Somerset Middle School

middle.somersetschools.org

575 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Somerset Middle School, located at 1141 Brayton Avenue in Somerset, Massachusetts, serves as a key educational institution within the Somerset Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive middle-level education that fosters academic growth, social responsibility, and personal development for its students. By focusing on a rigorous curriculum and a supportive learning environment, the school aims to prepare its students for the challenges of high school and beyond, while encouraging them to become active participants in their community.

The school’s official website serves as a central hub for students, parents, and faculty, offering essential resources such as academic calendars, administrative information, and district-wide updates. Through its commitment to excellence and its emphasis on fostering a positive school climate, Somerset Middle School works to balance traditional academic standards with opportunities for extracurricular enrichment, ensuring a well-rounded experience for the local student population.

575

Total Students

44.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Somerset Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	504
Hispanic	37
Black	4
Asian	11
Two or More	18
American Indian	1

White
504 (87.7 %)
Hispanic
37 (6.4 %)
Two or More
18 (3.1 %)
Asian
11 (1.9 %)
Black
4 (0.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Somerset
Phone:	(508)324-3140
Website:	http://middle.somersetschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	575
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 209

Grade 7 171

Grade 8 195