Serving 447 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Somerdale Park 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 30% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 447 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Somerdale Park School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district, covering approximately 1.4 square miles in Somerdale, NJ. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located 1.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Somerdale Park School's student population of 447 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
447 students
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
School Rankings
Somerdale Park School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Somerdale Park School is 0.73, which is more 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
#1565 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
11%
Hispanic
29%
35%
Black
21%
14%
White
37%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Somerdale Park School's ranking?
Somerdale Park School is ranked #1565 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Somerdale Park School often compared to?
Somerdale Park Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Magnolia, Parkview Elementary School, Samuel S. Yellin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Somerdale Park School?
447 students attend Somerdale Park School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Somerdale Park School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Somerdale Park School?
Somerdale Park School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Somerdale Park School offer ?
Somerdale Park School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Somerdale Park School part of?
Somerdale Park School is part of Somerdale School District.
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