Serving 569 students in grades 6-8, Somers Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Somers Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Somers Middle School is 0.38, 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.
Somers Middle School is ranked #956 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Somers Middle School often compared to?
Somers Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Scarsdale Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Somers Middle School?
569 students attend Somers Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Somers Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Somers Middle School?
Somers Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Somers Middle School offer ?
Somers Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Somers Middle School part of?
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