Serving 583 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, S/sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 583 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
S/sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
S/sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans Elementary School's student population of 583 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
583 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
S/sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of S/sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans Elementary School is 0.15, which is less 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
#2387 out of 8188 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
92%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
7%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is S/sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans Elementary School's ranking?
S/sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans Elementary School is ranked #2387 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend S/sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans Elementary School?
583 students attend S/sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of S/sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans Elementary School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of S/sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans Elementary School?
S/sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does S/sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans Elementary School offer ?
S/sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is S/sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans Elementary School part of?
S/sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans Elementary School is part of Somerset Independent School District.
School Reviews
3 9/28/2020
This school is terrible, completely unorganized, and has set the kids up for failure this year. For the past 5 years it has continued to fail students. I can't wait till we move out of this district.
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