Next Wave Junior High
PublicMiddleGrades 7–8Alternative Education School
81 Highland Ave, Somerville, MA 02143 · (617) 629-5640 · Part of Somerville School District
Students
16
Students per teacher
3:1
Setting
Suburb
Grades
7–8
What stands out about Next Wave Junior High
- Math proficiency 12 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 25 pts below the state
- Small classes: 3:1 students per teacher
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency24.5%
State average 36.7%
Reading / language arts24.5%
State average 49.3%
Location
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81 Highland Ave, Somerville
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 77
Grade 89
Enrollment over time
15’20
18’21
15’22
13’23
16’24
Up 6.7% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 38%Hispanic 38%Black 13%Two or more races 13%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.