Serving 947 students in grades 6-8, Somerset Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 947 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Somerset Middle serves the west part of Modesto, CA, covering an area of approximately 4.9 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest distance to the zone edge being about 2.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Somerset Middle School's student population of 947 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 6-8
Total Students
947 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Somerset Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Somerset Middle School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5351 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
9%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
53%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
25%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.5%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Somerset Middle School's ranking?
Somerset Middle School is ranked #5351 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Somerset Middle School often compared to?
Somerset Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elizabeth Ustach Middle School, Daniel J. Savage Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Somerset Middle School?
947 students attend Somerset Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Somerset Middle School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Somerset Middle School?
Somerset Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Somerset Middle School offer ?
Somerset Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Somerset Middle School part of?
Somerset Middle School is part of Sylvan Union Elementary School District.
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