Serving 247 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Somerville Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-44% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 48% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
247 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)40-44%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)30-34%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
43%
21%
White
52%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% TN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% TN state average).
How many students attend Somerville Elementary School?
247 students attend Somerville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Somerville Elementary School students are White, 43% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Somerville Elementary School?
Somerville Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Somerville Elementary School offer ?
Somerville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Somerville Elementary School part of?
Somerville Elementary School is part of Fayette County Public Schools.
