Top Rankings
Somerville Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,167 students in Somerville Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Somerville Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,562 Schools
# Students
2,167 Students
1,349,863 Students
# Teachers
211 Teachers
115,897 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Somerville Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 648 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has decreased from 96% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#431 out of 650 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
23%
Graduation Rate
94%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.72
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,677 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
148 Students
140,107 Students
% Asian Students
7%
10%
# Hispanic Students
661 Students
442,102 Students
% Hispanic Students
31%
33%
# Black Students
192 Students
195,286 Students
% Black Students
9%
15%
# White Students
1,037 Students
525,514 Students
% White Students
48%
39%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
2,905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
119 Students
40,592 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
58
50,423
# Students in K Grade:
95
85,815
# Students in 1st Grade:
106
91,199
# Students in 2nd Grade:
90
90,270
# Students in 3rd Grade:
102
91,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
103
92,313
# Students in 5th Grade:
107
93,652
# Students in 6th Grade:
109
95,366
# Students in 7th Grade:
104
96,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
113
100,013
# Students in 9th Grade:
276
104,594
# Students in 10th Grade:
291
104,719
# Students in 11th Grade:
266
99,186
# Students in 12th Grade:
258
97,576
# Ungraded Students:
89
56,478
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,263 in this school district is less than the state median of $27,145. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,280 is less than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$57 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$53 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,263
$27,145
Spending / Student
$24,280
$26,033
Best Somerville Public School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Van Derveer Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
51 Union Avenue
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 218-4105
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 218-4105
Grades: PK-5
| 717 students
Rank: #22.
Somerville High School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
222 Davenport Street
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 218-4108
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 218-4108
Grades: 9-12
| 1,109 students
Rank: #33.
Somerville Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
51 West Cliff Street
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 218-4107
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 218-4107
Grades: 6-8
| 341 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Somerville Public School District?
Somerville Public School District manages 3 public schools serving 2,167 students.
What is the rank of Somerville Public School District?
Somerville Public School District is ranked #444 out of 648 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Somerville Public School District?
48% of Somerville Public School District students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Somerville Public School District?
Somerville Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Somerville Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,280 is less than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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