Photo: Freeholdman12 · CC BY 4.0Somerville’s public schools score below 63% of New Jersey districts on tests and graduation
On the state math tests, 26% of Somerville’s students scored proficient, below the New Jersey average (36%). The grade covers the public school district serving Somerville, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within New Jersey, not nationally.
From New Jersey state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Somerville’s schools, in brief
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 44% of tested students were proficient in reading and 26% in math, against 49% and 36% statewide; 100% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
91% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 90% across New Jersey. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $27,317 per student, against $28,441 across New Jersey (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle and one high school
From grade 6 the district’s path is Somerville Middle School, then Somerville High School. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Immaculata High School (private) and Immaculate Conception School (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Somerville’s grade
C+: better than 37% of New Jersey school districts, #306 of 465 New Jersey towns. Graduation is above the New Jersey average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Somerville, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Somerville
Van Derveer Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 745 students · 10:1 students per teacher
Kindergarten in Somerville
Van Derveer Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 745 students · 10:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Somerville
Van Derveer Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 745 students · 10:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Somerville
Van Derveer Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 745 students · 10:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Somerville
Van Derveer Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 745 students · 10:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Somerville
Van Derveer Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 745 students · 10:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Somerville
Van Derveer Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 745 students · 10:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Somerville
Somerville Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 339 students · 9:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Somerville
Somerville Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 339 students · 9:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Somerville
Somerville Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 339 students · 9:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Somerville
Somerville High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,072 students · 11:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Somerville
Somerville High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,072 students · 11:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Somerville
Somerville High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,072 students · 11:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Somerville
Somerville High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,072 students · 11:1 students per teacher
Somerville’s public schools are run by Somerville Borough School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Below the state in reading
Somerville vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the New Jersey towns that share Somerville’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Somerville | C+ | Somerville Borough |
| Bridgewater | B+ | Bridgewater-Raritan Regional |
| Hillsborough | A− | Hillsborough Township |
| Raritan | B+ | Bridgewater-Raritan Regional |
Every school in Somerville
5 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with New Jersey’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Somerville’s schools
Are Somerville’s schools good?
On New Jersey’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Somerville children attend score below 63% of New Jersey’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade, #306 of 465 New Jersey towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 41%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Somerville in?
Somerville Borough School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 2,156 students in 3 schools (2024–25).
Where do Somerville kids go to high school?
Somerville High School, with 1,072 students; its own test results earn a B.
What is Somerville’s graduation rate?
91% of the class of 2023 in Somerville Borough School District graduated in four years, against 90% across New Jersey.
How much does Somerville spend per student?
$27,317 in Somerville Borough School District (FY2024), against $28,441 across New Jersey. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Somerville?
Yes: Immaculata High School (Catholic, grades 9–12, 692 students) and Immaculate Conception School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 376 students).
Parents talk
What Somerville families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Somerville → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within New Jersey. Stars are from neighbors.