Somerset School

Public 5-6

303 Somerset Street
North Plainfield, NJ 07060

(908) 769-6080

District: North Plainfield School District

Per Pupil Expenditures: $6,936

Students who attend Somerset School usually attend:

High:

North Plainfield High School

Feeder schools for Somerset School:

Elementary:	East End School
	Stony Brook School
	West End School

Student/teacher ratio: 9.5

Number of students: 499

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

70.9%

African American:

16.6%

White:

8.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 76.8%

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Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (70.9%), African American (16.6%), White (8.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 76.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Somerset School is 9.5. (See more...)

Compare Somerset School employs 52.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Somerset School is $6,936.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Somerset School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

North Plainfield School District:

SchoolDigger ranks North Plainfield School District 564^th of 613 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Enrollment information for Somerset School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	48	1	7	71	0	n/a	n/a	127
1989	42	5	11	92	0	n/a	n/a	150
1990	116	8	5	25	0	n/a	n/a	154
1991	123	8	5	32	0	n/a	n/a	168
1992	104	11	10	28	0	n/a	n/a	153
1993	109	13	4	49	0	n/a	n/a	175
1994	79	13	11	52	0	n/a	n/a	155
1995	103	35	12	64	0	n/a	n/a	214
1996	103	35	12	64	0	n/a	n/a	214
1998	104	28	16	66	0	n/a	n/a	214
1999	81	37	9	82	0	n/a	n/a	209
2000	94	42	17	98	1	n/a	n/a	252
2001	66	51	15	113	0	n/a	n/a	245
2002	47	68	11	116	1	n/a	n/a	243
2003	47	68	11	116	1	n/a	n/a	243
2004	39	55	12	137	0	n/a	n/a	243
2005	109	125	33	271	0	n/a	n/a	538
2006	95	132	28	291	0	n/a	n/a	546
2007	79	116	28	269	0	n/a	n/a	492
2008	71	106	28	272	0	n/a	n/a	477
2009	74	118	27	282	0	0	6	507
2010	79	120	27	271	0	0	7	504
2011	79	102	32	247	0	0	3	463
2012	71	119	34	263	0	0	4	491
2013	60	103	27	263	0	0	6	459
2014	54	98	19	264	0	0	3	438
2015	63	115	23	294	0	2	2	499
2016	79	100	26	303	0	1	4	513
2017	65	93	23	335	0	0	2	518
2018	42	95	22	362	0	0	1	522
2019	57	101	20	335	2	0	1	516
2020	64	87	11	324	2	0	1	489
2021	58	71	9	310	0	0	0	448
2022	41	71	10	326	2	0	5	455
2023	43	79	10	386	2	0	10	530
2024	44	83	11	354	0	0	7	499

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Somerset School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	127	8.0	15.8	n/a
1989	150	8.0	18.7	n/a
1990	154	11.0	14.0	11
1991	168	11.0	15.2	12.5
1992	153	12.0	12.7	16.3
1993	175	15.8	11.1	18.9
1994	155	15.2	10.2	11
1995	214	20.9	10.2	23.4
1996	214	20.9	10.2	23.4
1998	214	18.5	11.6	16.4
1999	209	18.2	11.5	23
2000	252	21.8	11.6	34.1
2001	245	22.5	10.9	38
2002	243	24.0	10.1	34.6
2003	243	24.0	10.1	34.6
2004	243	24.0	10.1	42
2005	538	46.0	11.7	n/a
2006	546	45.0	12.1	44.3
2007	492	48.0	10.3	39.8
2008	477	44.0	10.8	47.4
2009	507	46.8	9.5	45.8
2010	504	37.0	13.6	54.2
2011	463	30.0	15.4	58.3
2012	491	43.4	11.3	59.1
2013	459	48.1	9.5	68
2014	438	49.0	8.9	65.8
2015	499	52.0	9.5	66.3
2016	513	52.0	9.8	67.6
2017	518	53.0	9.7	71.4
2018	522	52.0	10.0	71.8
2019	516	53.0	9.7	55
2020	489	51.0	9.5	68.7
2021	448	53.0	8.4	66.7
2022	455	51.0	8.9	66.4
2023	530	53.0	10.0	72.6
2024	499	52.5	9.5	76.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Somerset School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	127	8.0	15.8	n/a
1989	150	8.0	18.7	n/a
1990	154	11.0	14.0	11
1991	168	11.0	15.2	12.5
1992	153	12.0	12.7	16.3
1993	175	15.8	11.1	18.9
1994	155	15.2	10.2	11
1995	214	20.9	10.2	23.4
1996	214	20.9	10.2	23.4
1998	214	18.5	11.6	16.4
1999	209	18.2	11.5	23
2000	252	21.8	11.6	34.1
2001	245	22.5	10.9	38
2002	243	24.0	10.1	34.6
2003	243	24.0	10.1	34.6
2004	243	24.0	10.1	42
2005	538	46.0	11.7	n/a
2006	546	45.0	12.1	44.3
2007	492	48.0	10.3	39.8
2008	477	44.0	10.8	47.4
2009	507	46.8	9.5	45.8
2010	504	37.0	13.6	54.2
2011	463	30.0	15.4	58.3
2012	491	43.4	11.3	59.1
2013	459	48.1	9.5	68
2014	438	49.0	8.9	65.8
2015	499	52.0	9.5	66.3
2016	513	52.0	9.8	67.6
2017	518	53.0	9.7	71.4
2018	522	52.0	10.0	71.8
2019	516	53.0	9.7	55
2020	489	51.0	9.5	68.7
2021	448	53.0	8.4	66.7
2022	455	51.0	8.9	66.4
2023	530	53.0	10.0	72.6
2024	499	52.5	9.5	76.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Somerset School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$34 (0.5%)	$6,902 (99.5%)	$6,936

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Somerset School

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Somerset School)	28.3	27.7	0.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (North Plainfield School District)	28.3	27.7	0.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)	57.9	53.2	4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Somerset School)	22.8	17	5.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (North Plainfield School District)	22.8	17	5.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)	46.8	40.1	6.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Somerset School)	44.1	26.1	18%
6th Grade English Language Arts (North Plainfield School District)	44.1	26.1	18%
6th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)	56.1	49	7.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Somerset School)	22.4	15.6	6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (North Plainfield School District)	22.4	15.6	6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)	40.6	34.3	6.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	516	530	2.7%
African American	101	79	21.8%
American Indian	2	2
Asian	20	10	50%
Hispanic	335	386	15.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	57	43	24.6%
Two or More Races	1	10	900%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	55%	72.6%	17.6%

Schools Near Somerset School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NJSLA-S Science (2024)		NJSLA English Language Arts (2024)				NJSLA Mathematics (2024)				NJSLA Algebra I (2024)			NJSLA Geometry (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NJSLA-S Science 5th Grade	NJSLA-S Science 8th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 5th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 6th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 7th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 8th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 5th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 6th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 7th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 8th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I 7th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I 8th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I End of Course	NJSLA Geometry 8th Grade	NJSLA Geometry End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Somerset School	Public	5-6	303 Somerset Street	North Plainfield	07060	Union County	North Plainfield School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(908) 769-6080	499	53	9.5	76.8%	44 (8.8%)	83 (16.6%)	354 (70.9%)	11 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.4%)								(n/a)	6.8		20.6	29.9			8.7	16.9								$6,936	$34	$6,902
North Plainfield Middle School	Public	7-8	34 Wilson Avenue	North Plainfield	07060	Union County	North Plainfield School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(908) 769-6040	522	52	10.0	73.0%	34 (6.5%)	81 (15.5%)	387 (74.1%)	11 (2.1%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.1%)	19.2	608^th of 743 public middle schools	18.2%		24.1	560^th of 748 public middle schools	25.1%	48		7.4			30.0	33.4			14.7	6.0						$8,550	$03	$8,547
Hubbard Middle School	Public	6-8	661 W Eighth St	Plainfield	07060	Union County	Plainfield Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(908) 731-4320	771	58	13.2	89.2%	2 (0.3%)	89 (11.5%)	673 (87.3%)	5 (0.6%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12.5	679^th of 743 public middle schools	8.6%		11.3	694^th of 748 public middle schools	7.2%	15		1.0		10.0	15.4	16.1		10.1	14.1	6.5		89.2	89.2			$7,716	$269	$7,447
Maxson Middle School	Public	6-8	920 E Seventh St	Plainfield	07062	Union County	Plainfield Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(908) 731-4310	798	65	12.2	77.9%	10 (1.3%)	133 (16.7%)	644 (80.7%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.6%)	3 (0.4%)	12.3	683^rd of 743 public middle schools	8.1%		11.8	690^th of 748 public middle schools	7.8%	7		2.1		25.9	20.0	15.3		8.2	15.0	4.3		32.4	32.4			$9,328	$135	$9,193
Valley View School	Public	5-8	50 Valley View Road	Watchung	07069	Somerset County	Watchung Borough School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(908) 755-4422	276	28	9.8		130 (47.1%)	24 (8.7%)	46 (16.7%)	60 (21.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.8%)	85.3	79^th of 743 public middle schools	89.4%		87.4	62^nd of 748 public middle schools	91.7%	17	54.3	41.5	82.9	66.7	73.4	82.4	68.6	53.0	54.3	50.0		100.0	100.0			$9,487		$9,487
Green Brook Middle School	Public	5-8	132 Jefferson Avenue	Green Brook	08812	Middlesex County	Green Brook Township Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(732) 968-1051	321	39	8.3	17.8%	129 (40.2%)	15 (4.7%)	76 (23.7%)	82 (25.5%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	16 (5.0%)	64.7	239^th of 743 public middle schools	67.8%		79.5	130^th of 748 public middle schools	82.6%	109	31.0	27.2	51.4	40.0	47.0	66.0	29.2	44.0	48.0	51.6	100.0			100.0	100.0	$12,964	$91	$12,873
Grant Elementary School	Public	5-6	305 Cromwell Place	South Plainfield	07080	Middlesex County	South Plainfield School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(908) 754-4620	543	51	10.7	29.7%	202 (37.2%)	56 (10.3%)	158 (29.1%)	104 (19.2%)	2 (0.4%)	3 (0.6%)	18 (3.3%)								(n/a)	26.0		50.4	43.8			33.8	34.6								$5,967		$5,967
South Plainfield Middle School	Public	7-8	2201 Plainfield Avenue	South Plainfield	07080	Middlesex County	South Plainfield School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(908) 754-4620	503	54	9.3	34.6%	164 (32.6%)	56 (11.1%)	190 (37.8%)	77 (15.3%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	13 (2.6%)	51.6	330^th of 743 public middle schools	55.6%		58.9	277^th of 748 public middle schools	63.0%	53		20.8			44.5	49.0			37.2	27.3		94.1	94.1			$6,939	$255	$6,684
Malcolm E Nettingham Middle School	Public	5-8	580 Park Avenue	Scotch Plains	07076	Union County	Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(908) 322-4445	933	82	11.4	6.5%	515 (55.2%)	79 (8.5%)	176 (18.9%)	111 (11.9%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (5.3%)	74.1	167^th of 743 public middle schools	77.5%		71.3	187^th of 748 public middle schools	75.0%	20	40.2	30.6	68.5	72.5	70.6	77.4	48.7	42.8	52.9	0.0		71.8	71.8			$8,253	$52	$8,201
Terrill Middle School	Public	5-8	1301 Terrill Road	Scotch Plains	07076	Union County	Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(908) 322-5215	834	72	11.5	1.6%	534 (64.0%)	45 (5.4%)	94 (11.3%)	115 (13.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (5.4%)	73.3	172^nd of 743 public middle schools	76.9%		75	160^th of 748 public middle schools	78.6%	12	45.6	28.5	74.8	62.2	74.7	69.5	62.9	49.8	70.2	15.4		63.6	63.6			$9,029	$03	$9,026

Frequently Asked Questions about Somerset School

What high school do graduates of Somerset School attend?

Students who attend Somerset School usually go on to attend North Plainfield High School

What district is Somerset School in?

North Plainfield School District

What is the racial makeup of Somerset School?

Students at Somerset School are 71% Hispanic, 17% African American, 9% White, 2% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

How many students attend Somerset School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 499 students attended Somerset School.

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