Serving 402 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Somerset Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 402 students
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Somerset Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Somerset Elementary School's student population of 402 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 88% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
402 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Somerset Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Somerset Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#200 out of 1860 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
17%
12%
Black
3%
12%
White
70%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Somerset Elementary School's ranking?
Somerset Elementary School is ranked #200 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Somerset Elementary School often compared to?
Somerset Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Garlough Environmental Magnet, Mendota Elementary School, Moreland Art/health Science Magnet by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Somerset Elementary School?
402 students attend Somerset Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Somerset Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Somerset Elementary School offer ?
Somerset Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Somerset Elementary School part of?
Somerset Elementary School is part of West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan School District.
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