SOMERSET J H
SOMERSET J H is a Title I public middle school that is part of the SOMERSET ISD school district, located in SOMERSET, TX with about 642 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 39 teachers, SOMERSET J H has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Somerset Junior High, located at 7791 6th St in Somerset, Texas, serves as a vital middle school component within the Somerset Independent School District. The campus is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development of early adolescents. By focusing on foundational learning and preparing students for the transition to high school, the school aims to instill a sense of community and school pride in its student body.
As part of the broader Somerset ISD, the junior high benefits from the district’s commitment to utilizing modern educational resources and technology to enhance classroom instruction. The school encourages active student participation through various extracurricular activities and academic programs designed to challenge students at different skill levels. For parents and community members, the district provides a dedicated online portal via their official website, offering access to school calendars, administrative information, and resources to support student success throughout the academic year.
For more information, contact SOMERSET J H at (866) 852-9862 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
SOMERSET, TX 78069-0279
(866) 852-9862
SOMERSET J H is a public Title I school in SOMERSET, TX with about 642 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- SOMERSET ISD
- Total Students:
- 642
- Teachers:
- 39.37
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 642 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SOMERSET J H is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 85% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 85.2%
- White
- 12.9%
- Two or more races
- 0.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Black or African American
- 0.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Female
- 44.9%
- Male
- 55.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.