Somerset Elementary School

7840 6th St
Somerset, TX 78069
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Top 30%
Serving 718 students in grades 1-4, Somerset Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 1-4
  • Enrollment: 718 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Top 30% in TX
  • : 58% (Top 20%)
  • : 58% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Somerset Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

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School Overview

Somerset Elementary School's student population of 718 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-4
Total Students
718 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
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School Rankings

Somerset 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 Somerset Elementary School is 0.13, 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
#1739 out of 8188 schools
(Top 30%)
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58%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Somerset Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
58%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Somerset Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
93%
53%
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Black
1%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Somerset Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
White
6%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Somerset Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
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Two or more races
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3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.13
This chart displays the diversity score of Somerset Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Somerset Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Somerset Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Somerset Elementary School's ranking?
Somerset Elementary School is ranked #1739 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?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Somerset Elementary School?
718 students attend Somerset Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Somerset Elementary School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Somerset Elementary School?
Somerset Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Somerset Elementary School offer ?
Somerset Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-4
What school district is Somerset Elementary School part of?
Somerset Elementary School is part of Somerset Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 1-4
  • Enrollment: 718 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 58% (Top 20%)
  • : 58% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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