Serving 650 students in grades 6-8, Somerton Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 650 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in AZ
Math Proficiency
: 22% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 27% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 18% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Somerton Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Somerton Middle School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Somerton Middle School is ranked #1221 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Somerton Middle School?
650 students attend Somerton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Somerton Middle School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Somerton Middle School?
Somerton Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Somerton Middle School offer ?
Somerton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Somerton Middle School part of?
The teachers work hard, and are treated like students by the admin. If you are thinking about coming to this district from another state, don't.
- Posted by Teacher - mount
54/20/2010
I am impressed by the positive climate that was created for my son and daughter when they attended Somerton Middle School as 6th, 7th and 8th graders. I became involved with the school as a parent and was able to see how much time the teachers and principal spend to get to know my kids. Not only did they care about them academically but also as a productive member of the school. I felt welcome at the school. A safe, friendly environment was seen towards students, parents, and staff. There was a lot of support in the school. Not only does SMS have daily tutoring but also has extra curricular activities for students through the 21st Century Program and sports.
- Posted by Parent - yumaa
24/23/2008
I don't recomend this school because teachers don't seem to care about students at all and they don't watch over students on what goes on witht teenagers.My daughter went to this school and all she learned was how to hang around with the wrong people and get bad grades.
- Posted by Parent - rick5
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 650 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 22% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 27% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 18% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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