For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 536 students in 77879, TX.
The top ranked public schools in 77879, TX are Somerville Intermediate School, Somerville High School and Somerville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 77879 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 77879, TX have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 77879, TX Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Somerville Intermediate School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 8th St
Somerville, TX 77879
(979) 596-1502
Somerville, TX 77879
(979) 596-1502
Grades: 5-7
| 128 students
Rank: #22.
Somerville High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
570 8th St
Somerville, TX 77879
(979) 596-1534
Somerville, TX 77879
(979) 596-1534
Grades: 8-12
| 199 students
Rank: #33.
Somerville Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
700 8th St
Somerville, TX 77879
(979) 596-1502
Somerville, TX 77879
(979) 596-1502
Grades: PK-4
| 209 students
77879, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
715 Ave H
Somerville, TX 77879
(979) 596-1534
Somerville, TX 77879
(979) 596-1534
Grades: 8
| 1 students
715 Ave H
Somerville, TX 77879
(979) 596-1461
Somerville, TX 77879
(979) 596-1461
Grades: 6-8
| 95 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 77879, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 77879, TX include Somerville Intermediate School, Somerville High School and Somerville Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 77879?
3 public schools are located in 77879.
What is the racial composition of students in 77879?
77879 public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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