SOMERSET SCHOOL
Somerset School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the North Plainfield School District school district, located in N PLAINFIELD, NJ with about 522 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 52 teachers, Somerset School has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Somerset School, located at 303 Somerset Street in North Plainfield, New Jersey, is a public educational institution serving the local community as part of the North Plainfield School District. As a primary school facility, it is dedicated to fostering the academic, social, and emotional development of its students during their foundational years. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body while preparing them for transition to higher grade levels within the district.
The school benefits from its location in a residential area of North Plainfield, which allows it to function as a central hub for neighborhood families. Like many schools in the district, Somerset School focuses on implementing core curriculum standards, promoting character education, and encouraging parental involvement to enhance the overall educational experience. By maintaining a structured and nurturing atmosphere, the school aims to cultivate a strong academic base and a sense of community engagement among its young learners.
For more information, contact Somerset School at (908) 769-6080 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
N PLAINFIELD, NJ 07060
(908) 769-6080
SOMERSET SCHOOL is a public Title I school in N PLAINFIELD, NJ with about 522 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- North Plainfield School District
- Total Students:
- 522
- Teachers:
- 52
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 522 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 69.3%
- Black or African American
- 18.2%
- White
- 8.0%
- Asian
- 4.2%
- Two or more races
- 0.2%
- Female
- 51.5%
- Male
- 48.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.