Somerton Middle School

1011 North Somerton Ave.
Somerton, AZ 85350

www.ssd11.org/o/sms

625 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Somerton Middle School, located at 1011 North Somerton Ave. in Somerton, Arizona, serves as a key educational institution within the Somerton School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that caters to the academic, social, and emotional development of students during their critical middle school years. By offering a comprehensive curriculum and various extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of high school and beyond.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Somerton School District, which emphasizes community involvement, the integration of technology, and the academic achievement of all students. Families and community members can access resources, school calendars, and information regarding district policies through their official website at http://somerton.k12.az.us/. Through its dedicated faculty and staff, Somerton Middle School strives to cultivate a culture of excellence and lifelong learning for every student who walks through its doors.

625

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Somerton Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	603
Two or More	1
American Indian	10

Hispanic
603 (96.5 %)
White
11 (1.8 %)
American Indian
10 (1.6 %)
Two or More
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Somerton Elementary District (4500)
Phone:	(928)341-6100
Website:	http://www.ssd11.org/o/sms
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	625
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 315

Grade 8 310