Somerset School vs Union County TEAMS Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Somerset School
North Plainfield · Public middle · Grades 5–6
485 students
Union County TEAMS Charter School
Plainfield · Charter other · Grades K–12
304 students
| Measure | Somerset School North Plainfield, New Jersey | Union County TEAMS Charter School Plainfield, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #401 of 440 | – |
| National rank | #11242 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 485 | 304 |
| Enrollment | 485 | 304 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.1% | 76% |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 38.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 28% |
| city | North Plainfield | Plainfield |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Union County TEAMS Charter School does better on math proficiency (28% vs 23%).
- •Union County TEAMS Charter School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 37%).
- •Union County TEAMS Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76% vs 82.1%).
- •Somerset School does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 38.0).
- •Somerset School is the larger school with 485 students compared with 304.
- •Somerset School is a public school while Union County TEAMS Charter School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Somerset School better than Union County TEAMS Charter School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Somerset School and Union County TEAMS Charter School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between North Plainfield and Plainfield in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Somerset School: 485. Union County TEAMS Charter School: 304. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Somerset School and Union County TEAMS Charter School rank in New Jersey?
Somerset School is 401st of 440 and Union County TEAMS Charter School is unranked among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).