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Somerset Elementary School

Public | 5-6 | 491 students

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Posted May 14, 2009

This is a great school, But they need to give them more freedom. The teachers are also very satisfiying.The nutrition is great. They are allowed to have salads for lunch everyday. But like I said they need more freedom. Thay maybe should be allowed to have free choice- seating, or somthing at lunch were they can be with their friends. This is very great school for your child to go to. I would choose Sommerset.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 21, 2008

The New Principal is great. He will turn things around. Some teachers on the six grade level need to be more kid friendly. But Mr. Sainte-Rose the Principal will turn them around.
—Submitted by a parent


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About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Language Arts Literacy

The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 62% in 2012.

259 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
40%

2011

 
 
40%

2010

 
 
46%

2009

 
 
39%
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2012.

259 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
60%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 65% in 2012.

241 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
40%

2011

 
 
45%

2010

 
 
41%

2009

 
 
49%
Math

The state average for Math was 79% in 2012.

241 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
51%

2009

 
 
53%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

All Students40%
Female50%
Male28%
Black42%
Asian53%
Hispanic30%
White64%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged28%
Non-economically disadvantaged57%
Special educationn/a
General education47%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant40%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students71%
Female75%
Male66%
Black73%
Asian87%
Hispanic65%
White85%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged68%
Non-economically disadvantaged75%
Special education43%
General education79%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant71%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former25%
Limited English Proficient Formern/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

All Students40%
Female50%
Male32%
Black45%
Asian39%
Hispanic32%
Pacific Islandern/a
White59%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged32%
Non-economically disadvantaged51%
Special educationn/a
General education48%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant40%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students65%
Female68%
Male61%
Black66%
Asian83%
Hispanic58%
Pacific Islandern/a
White74%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged59%
Non-economically disadvantaged71%
Special education18%
General education77%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant65%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 56% 20%
Black 23% 17%
White 15% 54%
Asian 5% 8%
Two or more races 1% 0%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 46%N/A30%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 10N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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303 Somerset Street
North Plainfield, NJ 07060
Phone: (908) 769-6080

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