Somerville J High School serves 95 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 84%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-84% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 88%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
95 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)55-59%
84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)80-84%
88%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
26%
53%
Black
22%
13%
White
51%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 84% TX state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 88% TX state average).
How many students attend Somerville J High School?
95 students attend Somerville J High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Somerville J High School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Somerville J High School?
Somerville J High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Somerville J High School offer ?
Somerville J High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Somerville J High School part of?
Somerville J High School is part of Somerville Independent School District.
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