Somerville Middle School

51 West Cliff St.
Somerville, NJ 08876
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 314 students in grades 6-8, Somerville Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 314 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : Bottom 50% in NJ
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Somerville Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

School Overview

Somerville Middle School's student population of 314 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
314 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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School Rankings

Somerville Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Somerville Middle School is 0.71, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (NJ)
#1393 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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13%
26%
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46%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Somerville Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
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American Indian
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Asian
7%
10%
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Hispanic
34%
32%
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Black
14%
15%
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White
39%
40%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
6%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.71
This chart display the diversity score of Somerville Middle School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Somerville Middle School's ranking?
Somerville Middle School is ranked #1393 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Somerville Middle School often compared to?
Somerville Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bridgewater-raritan Middle School, Franklin Middle School At Hamilton Street Campus by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Somerville Middle School?
314 students attend Somerville Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Somerville Middle School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Somerville Middle School?
Somerville Middle School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Somerville Middle School offer ?
Somerville Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Somerville Middle School part of?
Somerville Middle School is part of Somerville Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 314 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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