Top Rankings
Somerset School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,452 students in Somerset School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Somerset School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,222 Schools
# Students
1,452 Students
813,971 Students
# Teachers
93 Teachers
58,976 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Somerset School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 444 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#75 out of 450 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
44%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
5%
14%
% Black
1%
9%
% White
90%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,304 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,039. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,584 is higher than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$37 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,304
$17,039
Spending / Student
$25,584
$17,011
Best Somerset School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Somerset Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
635 Sunrise Dr
Somerset, WI 54025
(715) 247-3311
Somerset, WI 54025
(715) 247-3311
Grades: PK-4
| 567 students
Rank: #22.
Somerset Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
625 Sunrise Dr
Somerset, WI 54025
(715) 247-4400
Somerset, WI 54025
(715) 247-4400
Grades: 5-8
| 421 students
Rank: #33.
Somerset High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
645 Sunrise Dr
Somerset, WI 54025
(715) 247-3355
Somerset, WI 54025
(715) 247-3355
Grades: 9-12
| 464 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Somerset School District?
Somerset School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,452 students.
What is the rank of Somerset School District?
Somerset School District is ranked #90 out of 444 school districts in Wisconsin (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Somerset School District?
90% of Somerset School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Somerset School District?
Somerset School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Somerset School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,584 is higher than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Recent Articles
Segregation in K-12 Education: Colonial Era
Explore the origins of educational segregation during the colonial era and the differential treatment of Native American, African American, and white students. This article delves into the historical context, policies, and societal attitudes that shaped early education in colonial America, highlighting the disparities and injustices that persisted within the schooling systems of that time.
2011 Classroom Size Update: Are Classes Still Growing Larger?
Since the recession, public school classrooms have seen major budget cuts - and many increases in class sizes. How is the situation in 2011? Read this article to find out.
Will Single Sex Classrooms Save Public Schools?
Learn about the benefits of single sex classrooms and why public schools are hoping this type of classroom will save the American school system.
