Serving 341 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 18% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 341 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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Somerville Middle School's student population of 341 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
341 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Somerville Middle 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 Somerville Middle School is 0.69, 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
#1581 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
11%
Hispanic
42%
34%
Black
10%
14%
White
35%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Somerville Middle School's ranking?
Somerville Middle School is ranked #1581 out of 2,184 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?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Somerville Middle School?
341 students attend Somerville Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Somerville Middle School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 10% 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 9:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Somerville Middle School part of?
Somerville Middle School is part of Somerville Public School District.
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