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Somerset Elementary School

1355 Dodd Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55118

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Tel: (651) 403-8201

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Somerset Elementary School serves 365 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.

Somerset Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 365 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
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:

School Overview

Somerset Elementary School's student population of 365 students has declined by 7% over five school years.

The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-4

Total Students

365 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

25 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Somerset Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Somerset Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (MN)

Overall Testing Rank

#181 out of 1734 schools
(Top 20%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Somerset Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

65-69%

45%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Somerset Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

60-64%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Somerset Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

15:1

14:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Somerset Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

18%

10%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Somerset Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

12%

White

70%

63%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Somerset Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.48

0.57

This chart display the diversity score of Somerset Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

16%

26%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Somerset Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Somerset Elementary School's ranking?

Somerset Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%).

What schools are Somerset Elementary School often compared to?

Somerset Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Garlough Environmental 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 53% MN state average).

How many students attend Somerset Elementary School?

365 students attend Somerset Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

70% of Somerset Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Somerset Elementary School?

Somerset Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.

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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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 365 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 30%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education