Van Derveer School

Van Derveer School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
51 Union Ave,  Somerville, NJ
Somerville Public School District
4.1
734 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ms. Susan Moran
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Math Proficiency
34%
Reading Proficiency
41%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B
Teachers
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
41%
Math Proficiency
34%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Teachers
81
Full Time Teachers
81
Teachers in First or Second Year
18.2%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male
53.1%
Female
46.9%
White
38.6%
Hispanic
38.2%
Black
8.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
8.1%
Two or more races
6.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.1 9 Reviews
5.0 parent
6/27/2021
Our son attended VDV from kindergarten to fifth grade. All of the teachers gave him and the other students the love and the attention needed to make their education experience outstanding. The curriculum was exactly what our son needed, and if there were any adjustments required, the faculty made th...
5.0 parent
12/6/2019
VDV is a larger elementary school serving a very diverse community. Despite the challenges, they are able to offer high quality P.E., art, music, Spanish, coding, and library instruction in addition to core curriculum. Character education is reinforced throughout the year, and the staff works togeth...
5.0 parent
11/11/2019
Excellent all around. Great resources for both parents and students.
1.0 other
11/5/2015
the school it horrible. My 4th grade teacher bullied me and administration did nothing about it.

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Van Derveer School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Somerville, NJ, in the Somerville neighborhood, and is served by the Somerville Public School District in New Jersey. The school has a total enrollment of 734 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 9:1. Academic records show that 34% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 41% are proficient in reading. Van Derveer School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $560,611. Discover additional schools in the area, like Somerville High School, Somerset Secondary Academy, Manville High School, and more. Learn more about what Somerville has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Van Derveer School.

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