Serving 553 students in grades 6-8, Somers Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 553 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Somers Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Somers, NY, covering approximately 31 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 10-12 minutes, with an average distance of 3.4 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 7.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Somers Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Somers Middle School's student population of 553 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
553 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Somers Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Somers Middle School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#687 out of 4346 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
75%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Somers Middle School's ranking?
Somers Middle School is ranked #687 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Somers Middle School often compared to?
Somers Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Scarsdale Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Somers Middle School?
553 students attend Somers Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Somers Middle School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Somers Middle School?
Somers Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Somers Middle School offer ?
Somers Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Somers Middle School part of?
Somers Middle School is part of Somers Central School District.
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