Somerset School

303 Somerset Street
North Plainfield, NJ 07060

npsis.nplainfield.org/

485 Students

Middle School 5th - 6th

School Overview

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.

485

Total Students

51.3

Full-Time Teachers

9.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Somerset School
Demographic	Student Count
White	26
Hispanic	364
Black	80
Asian	8
Two or More	7

Hispanic
364 (75.1%)
Black
80 (16.5%)
White
26 (5.4%)
Asian
8 (1.6%)
Two or More
7 (1.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	North Plainfield School District
Phone:	(908)769-6080
Website:	http://npsis.nplainfield.org/
Grade Range:	5th - 6th
Total Students:	485
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	352
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	46

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 5 228

Grade 6 257