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#1919 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 40% in state
Somers Middle School
Middle School · Somers Central School District · Somers, NY
A Somers Central School District middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
250 RT 202, Somers, NY 10589
- Math 60% proficient (2022)
- Reading 71% proficient (2022)
- 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Somers Middle School score 65% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 12 points since 2019, reaching 65% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
12.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Somers Middle 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 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$123,293
Median home value
$521,200
Median rent
$3,501/mo
College educated
65.8%
Homeownership
90.8%
Poverty rate
3.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10589; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mahopac Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 6–9 | 4.4 mi | 924 | Compare → |
| Putnam-westchester BocesEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | K–12 | 5.0 mi | 317 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Somers Central School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $38,598NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Somers Middle School is listed in SOMERS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Somers Middle School
Somers Middle School is a public middle school in Somers, NY, part of Somers Central School District, serving approximately 564 students in grades 6th-8th with a 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,919 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Somers Middle School
What grades does Somers Middle School serve?
Somers Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Somers Middle School?
Somers Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 564 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Somers Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Somers Middle School is 9.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Somers Middle School rank in NY?
Somers Middle School ranks #1,919 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Somers Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Somers Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Somers Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Somers Middle School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Somers Middle School a charter school?
No, Somers Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Somers Middle School a Title I school?
No, Somers Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Somers Middle School?
12.6% of students at Somers Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 564
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 62
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Westchester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.8%
- Phone
- (914) 277-3399
- Area population (ZIP 10589)
- 7,266
- Area average commute
- 42.5 min
- Area median age
- 63.3
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · 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.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 10589; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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