- Enrollment
- 1,072
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Somerville, NJ
Somerville Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Somerville Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 341509005288
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Somerville Middle School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Somerville · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.2:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 34.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Somerville Middle School has class sizes smaller than 85% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Somerville Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Somerville, NJ.
School address
District: Somerville Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341509005288 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Somerville Middle School held near 341 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 39.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 341509005288 · Somerville, NJ Middle · SMALL · TRAD
339 enr · 9.2:1 · 34.6% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Somerville High School (1,072 students)
Somerville Middle School held near 341 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 39.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Somerville Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Somerville Hig
Somerville High School
1,072 students
- Van Derveer El
Van Derveer Elementary School
745 students
- This school 339
Somerville Middle School
339 students
What this shows Somerville Middle School reports 339 students on the CCD universe file.
How Somerville Middle School compares
Somerville Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.2:1 | ▼ 22% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.6% | ▲ 17% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 339 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.2:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
339
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9.2:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 15% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$25,657
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 339 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 41.9%
White 35.1%
African American 8.6%
Asian 7.1%
Two or More 7.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.4, Somerville Middle School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Somerville Public School District reports $25,657 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Somerville Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somerville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Van Derveer Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Somerville Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 745
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~339 students)
Frequently asked questions about Somerville Middle School
How many students attend Somerville Middle School?
Somerville Middle School has 339 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Somerville, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 341 (2022-23) → 341 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Somerville Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Somerville Middle School is 9.2:1, which is 22% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 41% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Somerville Middle School?
34.6% of students at Somerville Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Somerville Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Somerville Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 41.9% of enrollment, in Somerville, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Somerville Middle School?
Somerville Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Somerville Middle School rank among public schools in Somerville?
By Resource Investment Index, Somerville Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Somerville, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Somerville Public School District?
Besides Somerville Middle School, Somerville Public School District also operates Somerville High School (1,072 students) and Van Derveer Elementary School (745 students). See the Somerville Public School District district page for the complete list.