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Somerset Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,252 students in Somerset Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Somerset Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
8 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
4,252 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
263 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Somerset Independent School District, which is ranked #477 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#492 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
46%
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.64
# American Indian Students
5 Students
17,916 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
10 Students
296,049 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
3,911 Students
2,942,422 Students
% Hispanic Students
92%
53%
# Black Students
19 Students
706,008 Students
% Black Students
n/a
13%
# White Students
277 Students
1,384,941 Students
% White Students
7%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
8,841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
27 Students
173,807 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
295
275,832
# Students in K Grade:
243
361,958
# Students in 1st Grade:
297
385,427
# Students in 2nd Grade:
309
402,148
# Students in 3rd Grade:
304
399,623
# Students in 4th Grade:
298
398,690
# Students in 5th Grade:
311
399,071
# Students in 6th Grade:
294
402,143
# Students in 7th Grade:
293
406,424
# Students in 8th Grade:
326
414,179
# Students in 9th Grade:
328
472,263
# Students in 10th Grade:
345
438,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
317
406,207
# Students in 12th Grade:
292
367,397
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,996 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,980 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$55 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$55 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,996
$13,387
Spending / Student
$12,980
$14,116
Best Somerset Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Somerset Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7840 6th St
Somerset, TX 78069
(210) 750-8961
Somerset, TX 78069
(210) 750-8961
Grades: 1-4
| 718 students
Rank: #22.
S/sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4135 Smith Rd
Somerset, TX 78069
(210) 750-8963
Somerset, TX 78069
(210) 750-8963
Grades: PK-4
| 649 students
Rank: #33.
Somerset J High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7791 6th St
Somerset, TX 78069
(210) 750-8967
Somerset, TX 78069
(210) 750-8967
Grades: 7-8
| 618 students
Rank: #44.
Shirleen Zacharias Early Clge Leadership Academy
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7790 E 3rd St
Somerset, TX 78069
(210) 750-8959
Somerset, TX 78069
(210) 750-8959
Grades: 9-12
| 130 students
Rank: #55.
Savannah Heights Intermediate School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5040 Smith Rd
Somerset, TX 78069
(210) 750-8964
Somerset, TX 78069
(210) 750-8964
Grades: 5-6
| 605 students
Rank: #66.
Somerset High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7650 S Loop 1604 W
Somerset, TX 78069
(210) 750-8958
Somerset, TX 78069
(210) 750-8958
Grades: 9-12
| 1,150 students
Rank: n/an/a
Atascosa Co Alter
Alternative School
1511 Zanderson
Jourdanton, TX 78026
(830) 769-2925
Jourdanton, TX 78026
(830) 769-2925
Grades: 8-11
| 3 students
Rank: n/an/a
19930 Touchstone
Somerset, TX 78069
(210) 750-8962
Somerset, TX 78069
(210) 750-8962
Grades: PK-K
| 379 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Somerset Independent School District?
Somerset Independent School District manages 8 public schools serving 4,252 students.
What is the rank of Somerset Independent School District?
Somerset Independent School District is ranked #477 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Somerset Independent School District?
92% of Somerset Independent School District students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Somerset Independent School District?
Somerset Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Somerset Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,980 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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