Serving 716 students in grades 1-4, Somerset 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 61% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (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 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 1-4
- Enrollment: 716 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Somerset Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Somerset Elementary School's student population of 716 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-4
Total Students
716 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Somerset 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 Somerset 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
#1738 out of 8096 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
92%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
7%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.8%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-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 Somerset Elementary School's ranking?
Somerset Elementary School is ranked #1738 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?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Somerset Elementary School?
716 students attend Somerset Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Somerset Elementary School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
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 Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Somerset Elementary School offer ?
Somerset Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-4
What school district is Somerset Elementary School part of?
Somerset Elementary School is part of Somerset Independent School District.
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