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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 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,259 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 50% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
8 Schools
9,283 Schools
# Students
4,259 Students
5,544,466 Students
# Teachers
269 Teachers
369,214 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Somerset Independent School District, which is ranked #430 of all 1,194 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#458 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
46%
Graduation Rate
89%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
93%
54%
% Black
n/a
13%
% White
6%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,974 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,352. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,959 is less than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$55 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$55 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,974
$13,352
Spending / Student
$12,959
$14,079
Best Somerset Independent School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Somerset Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7840 6th St
Somerset, TX 78069
(210) 750-8961
Somerset, TX 78069
(210) 750-8961
Gr: 1-4 | 716 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
S/sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4135 Smith Rd
Somerset, TX 78069
(210) 750-8963
Somerset, TX 78069
(210) 750-8963
Gr: PK-4 | 639 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Somerset J High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4730 Loop 1604 W
Somerset, TX 78069
(210) 750-8967
Somerset, TX 78069
(210) 750-8967
Gr: 7-8 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Savannah Heights Intermediate School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5040 Smith Rd
Somerset, TX 78069
(210) 750-8964
Somerset, TX 78069
(210) 750-8964
Gr: 5-6 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
Shirleen Zacharias Early Clge Leadership Academy
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7790 E 3rd St
Somerset, TX 78069
(210) 750-8959
Somerset, TX 78069
(210) 750-8959
Gr: 9-12 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #66.
Somerset High School
(Math: 22% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,175 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
Atascosa Co Alter
Alternative School
1511 Zanderson
Jourdanton, TX 78026
(830) 769-2925
Jourdanton, TX 78026
(830) 769-2925
Gr: 10-12 | 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
19930 Touchstone Rd
Somerset, TX 78069
(210) 750-8962
Somerset, TX 78069
(210) 750-8962
Gr: PK-K | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Somerset Independent School District?
Somerset Independent School District manages 8 public schools serving 4,259 students.
What is the rank of Somerset Independent School District?
Somerset Independent School District is ranked #430 out of 1,194 school districts in Texas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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?
93% of Somerset Independent School District students are Hispanic, 6% 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 $12,959 is less than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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