- Enrollment
- 1,175
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Somerset, TX
Somerset J H
Federal NCES profile for Somerset J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 484074004624
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Somerset J H earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Somerset · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 81.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Somerset J H has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Somerset J H ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Somerset, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Somerset J H held near 618 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.6 → 40.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 484074004624 · Somerset, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
608 enr · 15.6:1 · 81.7% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Somerset H S (1,175 students)
Somerset J H held near 618 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.6 → 40.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Somerset J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Somerset H S
Somerset H S
1,175 students
- Somerset El
Somerset El
716 students
- S/Sgt Michael
S/Sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans El
639 students
- Savannah Heigh
Savannah Heights Int
618 students
- This school
Somerset J H
608 students
- Somerset Early 373
Somerset Early Childhood El
373 students
What this shows Somerset J H reports 608 students on the CCD universe file.
How Somerset J H compares
Somerset J H held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.7% | ▲ 32% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 608 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
608
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 67% in Texas - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,583
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 304 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
220
in-school suspensions + 155 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 36.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 61.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 92.8%
White 5.8%
Two or More 0.7%
Asian 0.5%
African American 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.5, Somerset J H is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Somerset Isd reports $12,583 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Somerset J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Somerset El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| S/Sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Savannah Heights Int | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Somerset Early Childhood El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Somerset J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 716
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 639
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~608 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Somerset J H
How many students attend Somerset J H?
Somerset J H has 608 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Somerset, TX. CCD year-over-year: 619 (2022-23) → 618 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Somerset J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Somerset J H is 15.6:1, which is 6% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Somerset J H?
81.7% of students at Somerset J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Somerset J H?
The largest demographic group at Somerset J H is Hispanic or Latino at 92.8% of enrollment, in Somerset, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Somerset J H?
Somerset J H has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Somerset J H rank among public schools in Somerset?
By Resource Investment Index, Somerset J H ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Somerset, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Somerset on the city page.
What other schools are in Somerset Isd?
Besides Somerset J H, Somerset Isd also operates Somerset H S (1,175 students), Somerset El (716 students), and S/Sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans El (639 students). See the Somerset Isd district page for the complete list.