Very Good
#543 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 22% in state
Somerville Elementary School
Elementary School · Ridgewood Public School District · Ridgewood, NJ
A Ridgewood Public School District elementary school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
45 SOUTH PLEASANT AVE, Ridgewood, NJ 07451
- Math 86% vs NJ 47% (2025)
- Reading 89% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Somerville Elementary School score 88% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 23 points since 2021, reaching 88% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 86% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 41 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Somerville Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 37Car-Dependent
- Transit 41Some Transit
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average629/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Ridgewood Public School District
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #3 of 10
- District spending per student
- $24,261NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 1.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Somerville Elementary School is listed in Ridgewood Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Somerville Elementary School
Somerville Elementary School is a public elementary school in Ridgewood, NJ, part of Ridgewood Public School District, serving approximately 385 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #543 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Somerville Elementary School
What grades does Somerville Elementary School serve?
Somerville Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Somerville Elementary School?
Somerville Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 385 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Somerville Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Somerville Elementary School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Somerville Elementary School rank in NJ?
Somerville Elementary School ranks #543 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Somerville Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Somerville Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Somerville Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Somerville Elementary School has 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Somerville Elementary School a charter school?
No, Somerville Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Somerville Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Somerville Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Somerville Elementary School?
1.0% of students at Somerville Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 385
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bergen County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.6%
- Phone
- (201) 670-2750
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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