Somerville Independent School District

625 8th St
Somerville, TX 77879-0997
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Somerville Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 567 students in Somerville Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Somerville Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
3 Schools
9,283 Schools
# Students
567 Students
5,544,466 Students
# Teachers
42 Teachers
369,214 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Somerville Independent School District, which is ranked #1075 of all 1,194 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-89% has increased from 80% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#1079 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
25%
44%
35%
51%
30-34%
46%
(21-22)
80-89%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.68
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
40%
54%
% Black
14%
13%
% White
38%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,531 is higher than the state median of $13,352. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,307 is higher than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,531
$13,352
Spending / Student
$16,307
$14,079

Best Somerville Independent School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Somerville Intermediate School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
700 8th St
Somerville, TX 77879
(979) 596-1502
Gr: 5-7 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Somerville High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
570 8th St
Somerville, TX 77879
(979) 596-1534
Gr: 8-12 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
Somerville Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
700 8th St
Somerville, TX 77879
(979) 596-1502
Gr: PK-4 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Somerville Independent School District?
Somerville Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 567 students.
What is the rank of Somerville Independent School District?
Somerville Independent School District is ranked #1075 out of 1,194 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Somerville Independent School District?
40% of Somerville Independent School District students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Somerville Independent School District?
Somerville Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Somerville Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,307 is higher than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 567 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : 80-89% (Top 50% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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