West Somerville Neighborhood
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Somerville, Massachusetts 02144 · Somerville
#662 of 1,009 elementary schools in Massachusetts
#24014 of 50,301 nationally
About West Somerville Neighborhood
West Somerville Neighborhood is a public elementary school located in Somerville, in the Somerville school district of Massachusetts, United States. It caters for Grades PK–8. In 2025 it enrolled 397 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 51.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 662nd of 1,009 ranked elementary schools in Massachusetts. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (52th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (51th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 397.
There are 9 schools in Somerville; West Somerville Neighborhood ranks 5th of 9 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)48%
- Reading proficiency (30%)50%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)14.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for West Somerville Neighborhood by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 14.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 50%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 48%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near West Somerville Neighborhood
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Thompson
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
537 students · 1.2 km away
Benjamin G Brown
Somerville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
219 students · 1.4 km away
Hardy
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
382 students · 1.6 km away
Peabody
Cambridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
314 students · 1.6 km away
Rindge Avenue Upper School
Cambridge · Public middle · Grades 6–8
292 students · 1.6 km away
Gibbs School
Arlington · Public middle · Grades 6–6
529 students · 1.6 km away
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
Cambridge · Charter elementary · Grades PK–6
352 students · 1.6 km away
Curtis-Tufts
Medford · Public high · Grades 10–12
11 students · 1.6 km away
Brooks School
Medford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
556 students · 1.7 km away
John F Kennedy
Somerville · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
439 students · 2.1 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Massachusetts with a comparable Enrollment.
Tracy
Lynn · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
397 students
John Eliot
Needham · Public elementary · Grades K–5
397 students
Pine Hill
Sherborn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
397 students
Eastford Road
Southbridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
397 students
Josiah Haynes
Sudbury · Public elementary · Grades K–5
397 students
Hoosac Valley Elementary School
Adams · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
398 students
Frequently asked questions
Is West Somerville Neighborhood a good school?
West Somerville Neighborhood has a Success Index (US) of 51.7 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #662 of 1,009 in Massachusetts. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does West Somerville Neighborhood rank in Massachusetts?
West Somerville Neighborhood ranks #662 of 1,009 elementary schools in Massachusetts and #24014 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend West Somerville Neighborhood?
West Somerville Neighborhood had 397 students in 2025.
Is West Somerville Neighborhood a elementary school or a high school?
West Somerville Neighborhood is classified as a elementary school covering Grades PK–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near West Somerville Neighborhood?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of West Somerville Neighborhood; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.