SOMERSET J H

www.sisdk12.net/o/sjh

619 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

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.

619

Total Students

39.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOMERSET J H
Demographic	Student Count
White	47
Hispanic	563
Black	3
Asian	3
Two or More	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
563 (91.0 %)
White
47 (7.6 %)
Black
3 (0.5 %)
Asian
3 (0.5 %)
Two or More
2 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	SOMERSET ISD
Phone:	(210)750-8967
Website:	http://www.sisdk12.net/o/sjh
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	619
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	507
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 7 311

Grade 8 308