Serving 29 students in grades 10-12, Somerset Academic Achievement Center 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 was <50% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 72%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
29 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)<50%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
72%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
86%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
14%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% TX state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% TX state average).
How many students attend Somerset Academic Achievement Center?
29 students attend Somerset Academic Achievement Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Somerset Academic Achievement Center students are Hispanic, and 14% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Somerset Academic Achievement Center?
Somerset Academic Achievement Center has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Somerset Academic Achievement Center offer ?
Somerset Academic Achievement Center offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Somerset Academic Achievement Center part of?
Somerset Academic Achievement Center is part of Somerset Independent School District.
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