Somerset Middle School serves 1,479 students in grades 7-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
1,479 students
Total Classroom Teachers
127 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
11%
Hispanic
51%
34%
Black
23%
14%
White
20%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Somerset Middle School?
1,479 students attend Somerset Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Somerset Middle School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 20% of students are White, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Somerset Middle School?
Somerset Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Somerset Middle School offer ?
Somerset Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Somerset Middle School part of?
Somerset Middle School is part of North Plainfield School District.
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