Serving 639 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, S/sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 639 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
S/sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
S/sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans Elementary School's student population of 639 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
639 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
S/sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
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 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1805 out of 8096 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
92%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
13%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
6%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.3%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is S/sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans Elementary School's ranking?
S/sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans Elementary School is ranked #1805 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend S/sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans Elementary School?
639 students attend S/sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of S/sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans Elementary School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of S/sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans Elementary School?
S/sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does S/sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans Elementary School offer ?
S/sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is S/sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans Elementary School part of?
S/sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans Elementary School is part of Somerset Independent School District.
School Reviews
3 10/10/2025
This school is terrible, completely unorganized, and has set the kids up for failure this year. For the past 5 years it has continued to fail students. I can't wait till we move out of this district.
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