For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 577 students in 02143, MA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 02143, MA are Next Wave Junior High School and Albert F. Argenziano School At Lincoln Park. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 02143 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Massachusetts public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 02143, MA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public middle school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02143, MA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Next Wave Junior High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
81 Highland Ave
Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 629-5640
Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 629-5640
Gr: 7-8 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Albert F. Argenziano School At Lincoln Park
(Math: 34% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
290 Washington Street
Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 629-5460
Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 629-5460
Gr: PK-8 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
02143, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
42 Prescott Street
Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 625-6600
Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 625-6600
Gr: 1-8 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 02143, MA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 02143, MA include Next Wave Junior High School and Albert F. Argenziano School At Lincoln Park.
How many public middle schools are located in 02143?
2 public middle schools are located in 02143.
What is the racial composition of students in 02143?
02143 public middle schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public middle schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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