Enrollment
608
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
81.7%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Somerset J H compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Somerset J H
Somerset J H is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Somerset, Texas, enrolling 608 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 81.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 608 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 2,320 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #446.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (93% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 14/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 304 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 24.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 375 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 608 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Somerset Isd also operates Somerset H S (1,175 students) and Somerset El (716 students) alongside Somerset J H.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Somerset J H compares
Somerset J H on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,426
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Somerset Isd, which includes Somerset J H.
$12,426
Per student
-9%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.2%
State 59.4%
Federal 24.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,175
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~608 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Somerset J H a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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