Summary:
The city of Somerville, New Jersey is home to three schools: Somerville High School, Van Derveer Elementary School, and Somerville Middle School, all part of the Somerville Public School District. While Somerville High School performs relatively well, with a 3-star rating and strong English Language Arts test scores, the district's elementary and middle schools struggle, particularly in mathematics.
Somerville High School stands out with a 91.1% four-year graduation rate and a low 1.2% dropout rate. However, the school faces challenges in mathematics, with only 7.7% of 10th graders proficient or better in Algebra I, compared to the state average of 15.7%. In contrast, Van Derveer Elementary School and Somerville Middle School both have 2-star ratings and struggle with math performance, with only 26.4% and 40.18% of students, respectively, meeting proficiency standards.
The data also reveals high free/reduced lunch rates at Van Derveer Elementary School and Somerville Middle School, indicating a significant population of students from low-income families. This information can be valuable in understanding the unique challenges faced by these schools and the potential need for additional resources and support to address the educational needs of their students.
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