Somerville High School is a public high school located in Somerville, Texas. It is the sole high school in the Somerville Independent School District and is classified as a 2A school by the UIL. For the 2021-2022 school year, the school was given a "B" by the Texas Education Agency.
Serving 199 students in grades 8-12, Somerville High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 199 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Somerville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Somerville High School's student population of 199 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
199 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Somerville High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Somerville High School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7177 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
39%
53%
Black
17%
13%
White
36%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Somerville High School's ranking?
Somerville High School is ranked #7177 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Somerville High School?
The graduation rate of Somerville High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Somerville High School?
199 students attend Somerville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Somerville High School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Somerville High School?
Somerville High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Somerville High School offer ?
Somerville High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Somerville High School part of?
Somerville High School is part of Somerville Independent School District.
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