Serving 745 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Van Derveer Elementary 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 35% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (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 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 745 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Van Derveer Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Somerville, NJ, encompassing approximately 2.4 square miles, with a typical drive to the school taking about 5-10 minutes and the furthest edge located 1.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Van Derveer Elementary School's student population of 745 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
745 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Van Derveer Elementary 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 Van Derveer Elementary School is 0.68, 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
#1348 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
36%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
42%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.8%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Van Derveer Elementary School's ranking?
Van Derveer Elementary School is ranked #1348 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Van Derveer Elementary School often compared to?
Van Derveer Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Adamsville Primary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Van Derveer Elementary School?
745 students attend Van Derveer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Van Derveer Elementary School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Van Derveer Elementary School?
Van Derveer Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Van Derveer Elementary School offer ?
Van Derveer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Van Derveer Elementary School part of?
Van Derveer Elementary School is part of Somerville Public School District.
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