Serving 401 students in grades 6-7, Somerset 6/7 Intermediate School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 5% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-7
- Enrollment: 401 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Somerset 6/7 Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Somerset 6/7 Intermediate School's student population of 401 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-7
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
401 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Somerset 6/7 Intermediate School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Somerset 6/7 Intermediate School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1092 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
11%
21%
Black
46%
33%
White
34%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Somerset 6/7 Intermediate School's ranking?
Somerset 6/7 Intermediate School is ranked #1092 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Somerset 6/7 Intermediate School?
401 students attend Somerset 6/7 Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Somerset 6/7 Intermediate School students are Black, 34% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Somerset 6/7 Intermediate School?
Somerset 6/7 Intermediate School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Somerset 6/7 Intermediate School offer ?
Somerset 6/7 Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 6-7 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Somerset 6/7 Intermediate School part of?
Somerset 6/7 Intermediate School is part of Somerset County Public Schools School District.
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