Serving 240 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Somerset Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 240 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Somerset Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Somerset Elementary School's student population of 240 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
240 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Somerset Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Somerset Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#457 out of 512 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
84%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
3%
Black
n/a
5%
White
95%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Somerset Elementary School's ranking?
Somerset Elementary School is ranked #457 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Somerset Elementary School?
240 students attend Somerset Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Somerset Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Somerset Elementary School?
Somerset Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Somerset Elementary School offer ?
Somerset Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Somerset Elementary School part of?
Somerset Elementary School is part of RSU 19 School District.
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