Serving 403 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Winter Hill Community ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 13% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Winter Hill Community ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
403 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1492 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
46%
25%
Black
9%
10%
White
36%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Winter Hill Community's ranking?
Winter Hill Community is ranked #1492 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Winter Hill Community?
403 students attend Winter Hill Community.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Winter Hill Community students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Winter Hill Community?
Winter Hill Community has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Winter Hill Community offer ?
Winter Hill Community offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Winter Hill Community part of?
Winter Hill Community is part of Somerville School District.
In what neighborhood is Winter Hill Community located?
Winter Hill Community is located in the Winter Hill neighborhood of Somerville, MA.
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