Serving 415 students in grades 5-8, Somerset Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 415 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Somerset Middle's attendance zone encompasses the entire Somerset school district, covering an area of approximately 60 square miles. Typically, families within this zone can expect a drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 4.4 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 6.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Somerset Middle School's student population of 415 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
415 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
School Rankings
Somerset Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Somerset Middle School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#538 out of 1962 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Hispanic
4%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Black
1%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 28-year historical data
White
90%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.9%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Somerset Middle School's ranking?
Somerset Middle School is ranked #538 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Somerset Middle School often compared to?
Somerset Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Saint Croix Central Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Somerset Middle School?
415 students attend Somerset Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Somerset Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Somerset Middle School?
Somerset Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Somerset Middle School offer ?
Somerset Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Somerset Middle School part of?
Somerset Middle School is part of Somerset School District.
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