Serving 577 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Somerset Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 577 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Somerset Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Somerset, WI, encompassing approximately 60 square miles. Families typically drive 10-12 minutes to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being 4.4 miles and the furthest edge located 6.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Somerset Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Somerset Elementary School's student population of 577 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
577 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Somerset Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Somerset Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#280 out of 1962 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
9%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
88%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.3%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Somerset Elementary School's ranking?
Somerset Elementary School is ranked #280 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Somerset Elementary School often compared to?
Somerset Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like New Richmond Paperjack Elementary School, Saint Croix Central Elementary School, New Richmond Hillside Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Somerset Elementary School?
577 students attend Somerset Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Somerset Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Somerset Elementary School?
Somerset Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Somerset Elementary School offer ?
Somerset Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Somerset Elementary School part of?
Somerset Elementary School is part of Somerset School District.
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