Serving 188 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Somerset Academy Lone Star ranks in the top 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower 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)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 188 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Somerset Academy Lone Star ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Somerset Academy Lone Star's student population of 188 students has grown by 108% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 75% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
188 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Somerset Academy Lone Star ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Somerset Academy Lone Star is 0.24, 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
#3786 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
87%
53%
Black
3%
13%
White
7%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 Lone Star's ranking?
Somerset Academy Lone Star is ranked #3786 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Somerset Academy Lone Star?
188 students attend Somerset Academy Lone Star.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Somerset Academy Lone Star students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Somerset Academy Lone Star?
Somerset Academy Lone Star has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Somerset Academy Lone Star offer ?
Somerset Academy Lone Star offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Somerset Academy Lone Star part of?
Somerset Academy Lone Star is part of Somerset Academies Of Texas School District.
In what neighborhood is Somerset Academy Lone Star located?
Somerset Academy Lone Star is located in the North Central neighborhood of San Antonio, TX. There are 9 other public schools located in North Central.
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