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Somerville

Massachusetts · Public School District
11
Schools
4,815
Students
$52,692
Per-Pupil Spend
+267% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
87.6%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Somerville is a public school district in Massachusetts serving 4,815 students across 11 schools. It includes 8 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 87.6% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $52,692 is above average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 48/100.

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All Schools (11)
Elementary Schools8 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Albert F. Argenziano School at Lincoln ParkPK–08544
Arthur D HealeyPK–08506
Benjamin G BrownKG–05211
Capuano Early Childhood CenterPK–01213
E Somerville CommunityPK–08729
John F KennedyPK–08440
West Somerville NeighborhoodPK–08371
Winter Hill CommunityPK–08422
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Next Wave Junior High07–0815
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Full Circle High School09–1254
Somerville High09–121,310
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$52,692+267% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
33%
59%
State
33.2%
Local (property tax)
59.2%
Federal
7.6%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (59%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
11
Schools
4,815
Students
—
Free Lunch
$53K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate87.6%
Opportunity Score48/100
StateMassachusetts →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $52,692 per pupil — 267% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Somerville?
Somerville has 11 public schools, serving a total of 4,815 students.
What is the graduation rate for Somerville?
The graduation rate is 87.6%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Somerville spend per student?
Somerville spends $52,692 per pupil — 267% above the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Somerville?
No, Somerville does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Somerville serve?
Somerville serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Somerville?
The median opportunity score across schools in Somerville is 48/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.