Serving 1,317 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Somerset Academy Brooks 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 is 17% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,317 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Somerset Academy Brooks's student population of 1,317 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
1,317 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Somerset Academy Brooks ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Somerset Academy Brooks is 0.19, 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
#6673 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
90%
53%
Black
3%
13%
White
5%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Somerset Academy Brooks's ranking?
Somerset Academy Brooks is ranked #6673 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Somerset Academy Brooks often compared to?
Somerset Academy Brooksis often viewed alongside schools like Harmony Hills Elementary School, Sst Alamo by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Somerset Academy Brooks?
The graduation rate of Somerset Academy Brooks is 90-94%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Somerset Academy Brooks?
1,317 students attend Somerset Academy Brooks.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Somerset Academy Brooks students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Somerset Academy Brooks?
Somerset Academy Brooks has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Somerset Academy Brooks offer ?
Somerset Academy Brooks offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Somerset Academy Brooks part of?
Somerset Academy Brooks is part of Somerset Academies Of Texas School District.
In what neighborhood is Somerset Academy Brooks located?
Somerset Academy Brooks is located in the Brooks City Base neighborhood of San Antonio, TX.
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