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Somerset School

303 Somerset Street, North Plainfield, NJ 07060, United States
+1 (908) 769-6080
http://npsis.nplainfield.org/
1.9
Overall Rating

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Somerset School Overview

About This School

Somerset School is a public middle in North Plainfield, New Jersey, serving 485 students in grades 5-6. Academic results show that students demonstrate 24% proficiency in ELA and 14% proficiency in math. The school maintains a 9:1 student-teacher ratio with 51 teachers and an average teacher salary of $75,776. Guidance services are available through a ratio of 242 students per counselor. The student body is composed of 52% female and 48% male students. Regarding ethnicity, the population is 75% Hispanic, 16% Black, 5% White, 2% Asian, and 1% identifying as two or more races.

485
Total Students
Grade 5-6
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
51 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts24%
Mathematics14%
Science0%

School Information

School Type
public
Grade Levels
Grade 5-6
County
Somerset County
Students per Counselor
242:1

Somerset School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

24%
English Language Arts
City Avg: 27%State Avg: 50%
14%
Mathematics
City Avg: 16%State Avg: 38%
N/A
Science

Class Information

9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
City Avg: 10:1
State Avg: 11.2:1
242
Students per Counselor

Somerset School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers
51

Average Teacher Salary

$75,776
City Avg: $75,776
State Avg: $83,715

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio9:1
Students per Counselor242:1

Somerset School Student Demographics

Student Body

48.25%
Male
51.75%
Female
Total Enrollment: 485 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White5.36%
Hispanic75.05%
Asian1.65%
Black16.49%
Two or More Races1.44%
Native American0%

Somerset School Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About Somerset School

Q: What is Somerset School?

A: Somerset School is a middle public located in North Plainfield.

Q: How many students attend Somerset School?

A: Somerset School has approximately 485 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Somerset School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Somerset School is 9:1.

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Detailed Information about Somerset School

Somerset School is a public middle in North Plainfield, New Jersey, serving 485 students in grades 5-6. Academic results show that students demonstrate 24% proficiency in ELA and 14% proficiency in math. The school maintains a 9:1 student-teacher ratio with 51 teachers and an average teacher salary of $75,776. Guidance services are available through a ratio of 242 students per counselor. The student body is composed of 52% female and 48% male students. Regarding ethnicity, the population is 75% Hispanic, 16% Black, 5% White, 2% Asian, and 1% identifying as two or more races.

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: . See methodology →
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About Somerset School - North Plainfield, NJ

Quick Facts about Somerset School
School NameSomerset School
School Typepublic
Grade LevelsGrade 5-6
Location303 Somerset Street, North Plainfield, NJ 07060, North Plainfield, NJ
CountySomerset County
Phone+1 (908) 769-6080
Total Students485
Student-Teacher Ratio9:1
Full-Time Teachers51
Rating1.9/10
ELA Proficiency24%
Math Proficiency14%
Science Proficiency%

Frequently Asked Questions about Somerset School

What is Somerset School?

Somerset School is a middle public located in North Plainfield.

How many students attend Somerset School?

Somerset School has approximately 485 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Somerset School?

The student-teacher ratio at Somerset School is 9:1.

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