Somerset Independent School District

7791 6th St
Somerset, TX 78069-0279
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Somerset Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,252 students in Somerset Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Somerset Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
8 Schools
9,313 Schools
# Students
4,252 Students
5,529,835 Students
# Teachers
263 Teachers
374,835 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Somerset Independent School District, which is ranked #431 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#458 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 50%)
50%
44%
50%
51%
46%
46%
89%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.15
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
92%
53%
% Black
n/a
13%
% White
7%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,996 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,980 is less than the state median of $14,117. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$55 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$55 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,996
$13,387
Spending / Student
$12,980
$14,117

Best Somerset Independent School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Somerset Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7840 6th St
Somerset, TX 78069
(210) 750-8961
Gr: 1-4 | 718 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
S/sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4135 Smith Rd
Somerset, TX 78069
(210) 750-8963
Gr: PK-4 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Somerset J High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7791 6th St
Somerset, TX 78069
(210) 750-8967
Gr: 7-8 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Savannah Heights Intermediate School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5040 Smith Rd
Somerset, TX 78069
(210) 750-8964
Gr: 5-6 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
Shirleen Zacharias Early Clge Leadership Academy
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7790 E 3rd St
Somerset, TX 78069
(210) 750-8959
Gr: 9-12 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #66.
Somerset High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7650 S Loop 1604 W
Somerset, TX 78069
(210) 750-8958
Gr: 9-12 | 1,150 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
Atascosa Co Alter
Alternative School
1511 Zanderson
Jourdanton, TX 78026
(830) 769-2925
Gr: 8-11 | 3 students Minority enrollment: 67%
19930 Touchstone
Somerset, TX 78069
(210) 750-8962
Gr: PK-K | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Somerset Independent School District?
Somerset Independent School District manages 8 public schools serving 4,252 students.
What is the rank of Somerset Independent School District?
Somerset Independent School District is ranked #431 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Somerset Independent School District?
92% of Somerset Independent School District students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Somerset Independent School District?
Somerset Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Somerset Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,980 is less than the state median of $14,117. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 4,252 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : 89% (Top 30% in TX)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 50% (Top 30%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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