Serving 367 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Somerville Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 367 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Somerville Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Somerville Elementary School's student population of 367 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
367 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Somerville Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Somerville Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#89 out of 2201 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
19%
10%
Hispanic
10%
33%
Black
2%
15%
White
61%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Somerville Elementary School's ranking?
Somerville Elementary School is ranked #89 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Somerville Elementary School often compared to?
Somerville Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Travell Elementary School, Hawes Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Somerville Elementary School?
367 students attend Somerville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Somerville Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Somerville Elementary School?
Somerville Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Somerville Elementary School offer ?
Somerville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Somerville Elementary School part of?
Somerville Elementary School is part of Ridgewood Public School District.
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