Somerset Middle School
Somerset Middle School serves 433 students in grades 5-8.
Somerset Middle School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Somerset Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
- Category Attribute
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Somerset Middle School's student population of 433 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 5-8 |
| Total Students | 433 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 33 teachers |
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School Comparison
Somerset Middle School is ranked within the top 30% of all 2,029 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Somerset Middle School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #431 out of 2029 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 44% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 54% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 12% |
| Black | 1% | 9% |
| White | 90% | 70% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.19 | 0.49 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 14% | 32% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Somerset School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Somerset Middle School is Somerset High School (0.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is St Croix Correctional Center (6.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Somerset Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Somerset Somerset Elementary School Math: 58% | Reading: 53%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-4 | 644 students10
0.0 miles
635 Sunrise Dr
Somerset, WI 54025
(715) 247-3311 0 PK-4 644 - Somerset Somerset High School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 460 students10
0.0 miles
645 Sunrise Dr
Somerset, WI 54025
(715) 247-3355 0 9-12 460 - Houlton Hudson 4k Grades: PK | 300 students
5.0 miles
70 County Road E
Houlton, WI 54082
(715) 377-3850 5 PK 300 - New Richmond St Croix Correctional Center Alternative School Grades: 7-12 | 8 students
6.0 miles
1859 N 4th St
New Richmond, WI 54017
(715) 246-6971 6 7-12 8 - New Richmond New Richmond Middle School Math: 57% | Reading: 54%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 6-8 | 765 students10
6.8 miles
920 Riley Ave S
New Richmond, WI 54017
(715) 243-7472 6.8 6-8 765
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