S/sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans Elementary School
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(866)465-8808
- S/sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans Elementary School serves 640 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 69% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 78%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 59% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 72%.
School Overview
- S/sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans Elementary School's student population of 640 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 640 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 42 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- S/sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of S/sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
| Overall School Rank | #6906 out of 7,879 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 69% | 78% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 59% | 72% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 92% | 52% |
| Black | n/a | 13% |
| White | 8% | 28% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.15 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 74% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Somerset Isd School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to S/sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans Elementary School is Shirleen Zacharias Early Clge Leadership Academy (4.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Somerset J High School (4.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Savannah Heights Intermediate School (1.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Somerset Savannah Heights Intermediate School Grades: 5-6 | 625 students
1.0 miles
5040 Smith Rd
Somerset, TX 78069
(866)852-9863 1.0 5-6 625 - Somerset Shirleen Zacharias Early Clge Leadership Academy Grades: 9-11 | 76 students
4.3 miles
7790 E 3rd St
Somerset, TX 78069
(866)852-9858 4.3 9-11 76 - Somerset Somerset Elementary School Grades: 1-4 | 699 students
4.3 miles
7840 6th St
Somerset, TX 78069
(866)852-9864 4.3 1-4 699 - Somerset Somerset High School Grades: 9-12 | 1037 students
4.3 miles
7650 S Loop 1604 W
Somerset, TX 78069
(866)852-9861 4.3 9-12 1037 - Somerset Somerset Early Childhood Elementary School Grades: PK-K | 354 students
4.4 miles
19930 Touchstone
Somerset, TX 78069
(866)852-9865 4.4 PK-K 354
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