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Somerville Elementary School

45 South Pleasant Ave
Ridgewood, NJ 07451
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 367 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Somerville Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 367 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Top 5% in NJ
  • : 73% (Top 10%)
  • : 85% (Top 5%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Somerville Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Somerville Elementary School's student population of 367 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
367 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Somerville Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Somerville Elementary School is 0.58, 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.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#89 out of 2201 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Somerville Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
73%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Somerville Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Somerville Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Somerville Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
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American Indian
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Asian
19%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Somerville Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
10%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Somerville Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Somerville Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
61%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Somerville Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
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Two or more races
8%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Somerville Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Somerville Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.58
This chart displays the diversity score of Somerville Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Somerville Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Somerville Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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 Elementary School's ranking?
Somerville Elementary School is ranked #89 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Somerville Elementary School often compared to?
Somerville Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Travell Elementary School, Hawes Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Somerville Elementary School?
367 students attend Somerville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Somerville Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Somerville Elementary School?
Somerville Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Somerville Elementary School offer ?
Somerville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Somerville Elementary School part of?
Somerville Elementary School is part of Ridgewood Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 367 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 73% (Top 10%)
  • : 85% (Top 5%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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