C+ Top 65%

J.C. Solmonese Elementary School

Grades PK-03 NORTON, MA

Moved down 51 places from 2024 to 2025

#540 State Rank
C District Grade
315 West Main Street, NORTON, MA 02766
Rating sources & methodology MCAS scores from 2025 Data updated September 2026
476 Students
95.1% Attendance Rate
43.4 Composite Score
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MCAS score comparisons

Students meeting or exceeding expectations · 2025 results

Each subject shows the average of published grade percentages, without weighting by enrollment. The bars compare available years on a 0–100% scale. Grade coverage and student groups can change between years.

English Language Arts

34% Meeting or exceeding expectations

1% exceeding expectations

2023 40% 40%
2024 39% 39%
2025 34% 34%

Mathematics

26% Meeting or exceeding expectations

3% exceeding expectations

2023 38% 38%
2024 35% 35%
2025 26% 26%
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Available grade results for the latest 3 published years. An em dash means the value was not published.
YearSubjectGradeMeeting+Exceeding
2025English Language Arts03 34%1%
2025Mathematics03 26%3%
2024English Language Arts03 39%3%
2024Mathematics03 35%5%
2023English Language Arts03 40%6%
2023Mathematics03 38%4%

MCAS subject percentages differ from the composite school rating, which combines available academic and school indicators. Letter grades and state ranks compare schools at the same level. A rank change describes relative position, not a percentage-point change in test scores. Read the rating methodology.

Student Demographics

476 students enrolled

Race/Ethnicity

White 79.6%
Black 7.4%
Hispanic 5.9%
Multiracial 4.8%
Asian 2.3%

Gender

52.5% Male
47.5% Female

Student Programs

English Learners 4.4%
Special Education 24.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch 21.2%

School Performance

Key metrics and program information

Attendance

95.1% Attendance Rate
8.9% Chronic Absence

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Location

315 West Main Street, NORTON, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is J.C. Solmonese Elementary School's grade rating?

J.C. Solmonese Elementary School has earned a grade of C+, ranked #540 in Massachusetts, placing it in the top 65% of Massachusetts Elementary schools. This rating is based on 2025 MCAS test scores, attendance rates, and other performance metrics from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

How many students attend J.C. Solmonese Elementary School?

Approximately 476 students are enrolled at J.C. Solmonese Elementary School.

How does J.C. Solmonese Elementary School perform on MCAS tests?

Based on the most recent MCAS results, J.C. Solmonese Elementary School's proficiency rates are: English Language Arts (34% proficient), Mathematics (26% proficient). MCAS (Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System) tests measure student achievement in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

What is the attendance rate at J.C. Solmonese Elementary School?

J.C. Solmonese Elementary School has an attendance rate of 95.1%. Strong attendance is correlated with better academic outcomes.

What school district is J.C. Solmonese Elementary School part of?

J.C. Solmonese Elementary School is part of Norton School District. For enrollment information, contact the district office or visit the school's website. Enrollment typically requires proof of residency within the district boundaries.

How are Massachusetts school ratings calculated?

School ratings are calculated using multiple data points from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), including MCAS test scores (proficiency and growth), attendance rates, graduation rates (for high schools), and student-teacher ratios. Schools are ranked by percentile against similar schools statewide.