Top Rankings
Somerset School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,445 students in Somerset School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Somerset School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,186 Schools
# Students
1,445 Students
806,117 Students
# Teachers
96 Teachers
58,787 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Somerset School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 442 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#80 out of 447 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
44%
Graduation Rate
92%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)9.1%
24%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.54
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
1%
Showing 2010–2021. View full 34-year historical data
% Asian
2%
4%
Showing 2010–2023. View full 29-year historical data
% Hispanic
4%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 23-year historical data
% Black
1%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 25-year historical data
% White
89%
66%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,580 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,507. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,632 is less than the state median of $18,878. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$15,725 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$24 MM
$15,218 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$18,580
$19,507
Showing 2012–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$16,632
$18,878
Showing 2012–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Somerset School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Somerset Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
635 Sunrise Dr
Somerset, WI 54025
(715) 247-3311
Somerset, WI 54025
(715) 247-3311
Gr: PK-4 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Somerset Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
625 Sunrise Dr
Somerset, WI 54025
(715) 247-4400
Somerset, WI 54025
(715) 247-4400
Gr: 5-8 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Somerset High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
645 Sunrise Dr
Somerset, WI 54025
(715) 247-3355
Somerset, WI 54025
(715) 247-3355
Gr: 9-12 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Somerset School District?
Somerset School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,445 students.
What is the rank of Somerset School District?
Somerset School District is ranked #88 out of 442 school districts in Wisconsin (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Somerset School District?
89% of Somerset School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Somerset School District?
Somerset School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Somerset School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,632 is less than the state median of $18,878. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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