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 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,145 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 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,573 Schools
# Students
2,145 Students
1,360,617 Students
# Teachers
214 Teachers
116,573 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Somerville Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 646 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
n/a
2,837 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
163 Students
141,451 Students
% Asian Students
8%
10%
# Hispanic Students
678 Students
458,869 Students
% Hispanic Students
32%
34%
# Black Students
178 Students
195,970 Students
% Black Students
8%
15%
# White Students
998 Students
515,021 Students
% White Students
46%
38%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
2,719 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
120 Students
42,985 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
84
61,597
# Students in K Grade:
128
91,086
# Students in 1st Grade:
106
93,943
# Students in 2nd Grade:
108
96,713
# Students in 3rd Grade:
97
95,865
# Students in 4th Grade:
109
97,373
# Students in 5th Grade:
102
98,202
# Students in 6th Grade:
113
99,575
# Students in 7th Grade:
115
100,830
# Students in 8th Grade:
113
101,895
# Students in 9th Grade:
263
107,031
# Students in 10th Grade:
261
106,285
# Students in 11th Grade:
295
106,937
# Students in 12th Grade:
251
103,061
# Ungraded Students:
-
224
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,533 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,931. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,529 is less than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$57 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$53 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,533
$26,931
Spending / Student
$24,529
$25,828
Best Somerville Public School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Van Derveer Elementary 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
| 734 students
Rank: #22.
Somerville High 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
| 1,070 students
Rank: #33.
Somerville Middle 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 2,145 students.
What is the rank of Somerville Public School District?
Somerville Public School District is ranked #442 out of 646 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?
46% of Somerville Public School District students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, and 6% 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 $24,529 is less than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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