Serving 200 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Somerville Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 200 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: SOMERVILLE EL's attendance zone encompasses the entire Somerville school district, covering an area of 107.4 square miles. Parents can typically expect a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance from the school to the zone's edge being 6.7 miles and the furthest edge located 13.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Somerville Elementary School's student population of 200 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
200 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Somerville Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Somerville Elementary School is 0.67, which is more 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
#7232 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
46%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
11%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
32%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 Somerville Elementary School's ranking?
Somerville Elementary School is ranked #7232 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Somerville Elementary School often compared to?
Somerville Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Caldwell Elementary School, Snook Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Somerville Elementary School?
200 students attend Somerville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Somerville Elementary School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Somerville Elementary School?
Somerville Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Somerville Elementary School offer ?
Somerville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Somerville Elementary School part of?
Somerville Elementary School is part of Somerville Independent School District.
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