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Albert F. Argenziano School At Lincoln Park vs. Benjamin G Brown

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School Overview

School
Albert F. Argenziano School At Lincoln Park
290 Washington Street
Somerville, MA 02143
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Benjamin G Brown
201 Willow Avenue
Somerville, MA 02144
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Albert F. Argenziano School At Lincoln Park ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)

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%)
Overview
Serving 564 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Albert F. Argenziano School At Lincoln Park 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 is 34% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower 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 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher 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
564 students
225 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Albert F. Argenziano School At Lincoln Park over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Benjamin G Brown over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
43% | 57%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Albert F. Argenziano School At Lincoln Park.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Benjamin G Brown.
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
15 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Albert F. Argenziano School At Lincoln Park over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Benjamin G Brown over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Albert F. Argenziano School At Lincoln Park 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 2023-24 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 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#950 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
#206 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Albert F. Argenziano School At Lincoln Park, 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.
34%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
55-59%
(Top 30% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Albert F. Argenziano School At Lincoln Park 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.
42%
(Bottom 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 Albert F. Argenziano School At Lincoln Park 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.
40-44%
(Bottom 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 Albert F. Argenziano School At Lincoln Park 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.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Albert F. Argenziano School At Lincoln Park by grade.
This chart displays the students of Benjamin G Brown by grade.
Pre-K Students
18
-
Kindergarten Students
65
45
Grade 1 Students
66
37
Grade 2 Students
68
44
Grade 3 Students
78
31
Grade 4 Students
62
38
Grade 5 Students
59
30
Grade 6 Students
44
-
Grade 7 Students
49
-
Grade 8 Students
55
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Albert F. Argenziano School At Lincoln Park, 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 2023-24 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 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
35%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Albert F. Argenziano School At Lincoln Park, 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 2023-24 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 2023-24 school year.
% Black
5%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Albert F. Argenziano School At Lincoln Park, 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 2023-24 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 2023-24 school year.
% White
44%
60%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Albert F. Argenziano School At Lincoln Park, 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 2023-24 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 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Albert F. Argenziano School At Lincoln Park, 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 2023-24 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 2023-24 school year.
0.68
0.60
This chart showcases the diversity score of Albert F. Argenziano School At Lincoln Park, 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 2023-24 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 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
24%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Albert F. Argenziano School At Lincoln Park, 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 2023-24 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 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Albert F. Argenziano School At Lincoln Park, 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 2023-24 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 2023-24 school year.
 
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