Top Rankings
Somerville Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,156 students in Somerville Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Somerville Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,556 Schools
# Students
2,156 Students
1,355,555 Students
# Teachers
207 Teachers
116,382 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Somerville Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 642 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#451 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
23%
Graduation Rate
91%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
11%
% Hispanic
32%
35%
% Black
9%
14%
% White
46%
37%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,397 in this school district is less than the state median of $27,031. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,404 is less than the state median of $25,924. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$57 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$53 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,397
$27,031
Spending / Student
$24,404
$25,924
Best Somerville Public School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Van Derveer Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
51 Union Avenue
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 218-4105
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 218-4105
Gr: PK-5 | 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Somerville High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
222 Davenport Street
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 218-4108
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 218-4108
Gr: 9-12 | 1,072 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Somerville Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
51 West Cliff Street
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 218-4107
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 218-4107
Gr: 6-8 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Somerville Public School District?
Somerville Public School District manages 3 public schools serving 2,156 students.
What is the rank of Somerville Public School District?
Somerville Public School District is ranked #455 out of 642 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Somerville Public School District?
46% of Somerville Public School District students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Somerville Public School District?
Somerville Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Somerville Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,404 is less than the state median of $25,924. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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