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West Somerville Neighborhood vs. Benjamin G Brown

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<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">School Overview
School
West Somerville Neighborhood
177 Powderhouse Blvd
Somerville, MA 02144
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Benjamin G Brown
201 Willow Avenue
Somerville, MA 02144
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

West Somerville Neighborhood ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)

Benjamin G Brown ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 378 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, West Somerville Neighborhood ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 225 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Benjamin G Brown ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-8
K-5
Total Students
378 students
225 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at West Somerville Neighborhood over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Benjamin G Brown over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
43% | 57%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at West Somerville Neighborhood.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Benjamin G Brown.
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
15 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at West Somerville Neighborhood over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Benjamin G Brown over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at West Somerville Neighborhood with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Somerville School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Benjamin G Brown with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Somerville School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Test Scores
#722 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 50%)
#206 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of West Somerville Neighborhood, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Benjamin G Brown, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
43%
(Top 50% in MA)
55-59%
(Top 30% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Somerville Neighborhood who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Somerville School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Benjamin G Brown who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Somerville School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
51%
(Top 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
80-84%
(Top 5% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Somerville Neighborhood who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Somerville School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Benjamin G Brown who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Somerville School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
45-49%
(Top 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
≥80%
(Top 5% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Somerville Neighborhood who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Somerville School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Benjamin G Brown who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Somerville School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Grade
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of West Somerville Neighborhood by grade.
This chart displays the students of Benjamin G Brown by grade.
Pre-K Students
18
-
Kindergarten Students
43
45
Grade 1 Students
39
37
Grade 2 Students
41
44
Grade 3 Students
39
31
Grade 4 Students
43
38
Grade 5 Students
33
30
Grade 6 Students
39
-
Grade 7 Students
43
-
Grade 8 Students
40
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at West Somerville Neighborhood, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Somerville School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Benjamin G Brown, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Somerville School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
10%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at West Somerville Neighborhood, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Somerville School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Benjamin G Brown, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Somerville School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
10%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at West Somerville Neighborhood, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Somerville School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Benjamin G Brown, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Somerville School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
60%
60%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at West Somerville Neighborhood, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Somerville School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Benjamin G Brown, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Somerville School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at West Somerville Neighborhood, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Somerville School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Benjamin G Brown, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Somerville School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.61
0.60
This chart showcases the diversity score of West Somerville Neighborhood, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Somerville School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Benjamin G Brown, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Somerville School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
24%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at West Somerville Neighborhood, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Somerville School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Benjamin G Brown, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Somerville School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at West Somerville Neighborhood, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Somerville School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Benjamin G Brown, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Somerville School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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