Serving 974 students in grades 6-8, Somerset Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 974 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Somerset Middle School's student population of 974 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
974 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Somerset Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Somerset Middle School is 0.64, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5461 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
12%
Hispanic
53%
55%
Black
6%
5%
White
27%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Somerset Middle School's ranking?
Somerset Middle School is ranked #5461 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Somerset Middle School often compared to?
Somerset Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elizabeth Ustach Middle School, Daniel J. Savage Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Somerset Middle School?
974 students attend Somerset Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Somerset Middle School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Somerset Middle School?
Somerset Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Somerset Middle School offer ?
Somerset Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Somerset Middle School part of?
Somerset Middle School is part of Sylvan Union Elementary School District.
School Reviews
5 4/23/2008
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