Serving 535 students in grades 3-5, Somers Intermediate School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 535 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 78% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Somers Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
School Overview
Somers Intermediate School's student population of 535 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
535 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Somers Intermediate School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Somers Intermediate School is 0.37, 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
#851 out of 4093 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
16%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
78%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Somers Intermediate School's ranking?
Somers Intermediate School is ranked #851 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Somers Intermediate School often compared to?
Somers Intermediate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ardsley Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Somers Intermediate School?
535 students attend Somers Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Somers Intermediate School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Somers Intermediate School?
Somers Intermediate School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Somers Intermediate School offer ?
Somers Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Somers Intermediate School part of?
Somers Intermediate School is part of Somers Central School District.
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