Somerville Middle School

51 West Cliff Street
Somerville, NJ 08876

www.somervilleschools.org/o/sms

339 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Somerville Middle School, located at 51 West Cliff Street in Somerville, New Jersey, serves as a central educational hub for the local community. As part of the Somerville Public School District, the institution is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development of students during their critical middle school years. The school’s curriculum is designed to prepare students for the challenges of high school by focusing on core subjects while also offering opportunities for personal growth and extracurricular engagement.

The school is known for being an integral part of the Somerville Borough community, emphasizing a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and students. By providing a diverse range of activities and a supportive classroom atmosphere, Somerville Middle School aims to cultivate a well-rounded student body. Its location in the heart of Somerville allows it to reflect the values of the surrounding town, focusing on inclusivity, academic achievement, and the preparation of responsible, lifelong learners.

339

Total Students

39.1

Full-Time Teachers

8.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Somerville Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	119
Hispanic	142
Black	29
Asian	24
Two or More	24
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
142 (41.9%)
White
119 (35.1%)
Black
29 (8.6%)
Asian
24 (7.1%)
Two or More
24 (7.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

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:	Somerville Public School District
Phone:	(908)218-4107
Website:	http://www.somervilleschools.org/o/sms
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	339
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.7
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	123
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 6 109

Grade 7 120

Grade 8 110