Top Rankings
Somerdale School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 447 students in Somerdale School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public School in Somerdale School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
1 School
2,556 Schools
# Students
447 Students
1,355,555 Students
# Teachers
43 Teachers
116,382 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Somerdale School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 642 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#488 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.74
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
11%
% Hispanic
29%
35%
% Black
21%
14%
% White
37%
37%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,691 in this school district is less than the state median of $27,031. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,465 is higher than the state median of $25,924. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,691
$27,031
Spending / Student
$26,465
$25,924
Best Somerdale School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Somerdale Park School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 Grace Street
Somerdale, NJ 08083
(856) 783-6261
Somerdale, NJ 08083
(856) 783-6261
Gr: PK-8 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Somerdale School District?
Somerdale School District manages 1 public schools serving 447 students.
What is the rank of Somerdale School District?
Somerdale School District is ranked #483 out of 642 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Somerdale School District?
37% of Somerdale School District students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Somerdale School District?
Somerdale School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Somerdale School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,465 is higher than the state median of $25,924. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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