Somerton Middle School

Somerton Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 7-8
1011 N SOMERTON Ave,  Somerton, AZ
Somerton Elementary School District
4.0
3.0
650 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Math Proficiency
22%
Reading Proficiency
27%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
22%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
37
Full Time Teachers
37
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.5%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
78%
State Average
44%
Science
12%
State Average
31%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
660:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.5%
Female
48.5%
Hispanic
96.5%
White
1.8%
Native American
1.6%
Two or more races
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 2 Reviews
3.0 Alum
7/1/2019
I used to be a teachers aid for sped. It was tough because the parents were not so involved in their children's education. Kids would get a bit wild and would make it really difficult to get control back. State test would be exceeded and students would dominate in sports.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 3 Reviews
2.0 parent
7/13/2025
The school wants to scare you into doing what you’re supposed to, rather than wanting you to do so. They often have staff or teacher that give up on students once they’ve gone wrong, rather than wanting to see the child’s perspective first. I do think it is ill to leave the child scared of wanting t...
5.0 parent
3/8/2010
2.0 parent
5/4/2008

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Somerton Middle School is a public school for students in grades 7-8 in Somerton, AZ, in the Somerton neighborhood, and is served by the Somerton Elementary School District in Arizona. The school has a total enrollment of 650 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 22% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 27% are proficient in reading. Somerton Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 1 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $286,193. Discover additional schools in the area, like Desert View Middle & High School, Desert View Online School, Yuma SDA School, and more. Learn more about what Somerton has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Somerton Middle School.

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