Photo: Marine 69-71 · CC BY-SA 4.0Somerton’s public schools outscore 52% of Arizona districts
In Somerton, 90% of each class finishes high school in four years, above the Arizona average (78%). The grade covers the two public school districts serving Somerton, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Arizona, not nationally.
From Arizona state tests taken in spring 2022, when 96% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Somerton’s schools, in brief
Somerton runs its own schools through grade 8, then shares
Somerton Middle School (7–8) is Somerton’s own. From grade 9, students attend the Yuma Union High School District with San Luis and Yuma: Somerton High School. See the path ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 29% of tested students were proficient in reading and 29% in math, against 40% and 35% statewide; 96% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
90% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 78% across Arizona. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
Yuma Union High spends $10,484 per student and Somerton Elementary District $10,854, against $12,318 across Arizona (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
Choice beyond the district
PPEP TEC - Jose Yepez Learning Center is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Somerton’s grade
B−: better than 52% of Arizona school districts, #85 of 139 Arizona towns. Graduation is above the Arizona average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Somerton, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Somerton · depends on your address
Tierra Del Sol Elementary School
Grades PK–6 · 579 students · 19:1 students per teacher
Desert Sonora Elementary School
Grades PK–6 · 406 students · 18:1 students per teacher
Encanto Learning Center
Grades PK–6 · 403 students · 19:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Somerton
Somerton Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 697 students · 22:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Somerton
Somerton Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 697 students · 22:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Somerton
Somerton High School
Grades 9–12 · 608 students · 22:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Somerton
Somerton High School
Grades 9–12 · 608 students · 22:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Somerton
Somerton High School
Grades 9–12 · 608 students · 22:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Somerton
Somerton High School
Grades 9–12 · 608 students · 22:1 students per teacher
Somerton runs its own schools through grade 8 (Somerton Elementary District). From grade 9, students attend the Yuma Union High School District, shared with San Luis and Yuma. Parts of Somerton (7% of its land) are served by Crane Elementary District instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Two districts serve Somerton
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Somerton vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Arizona towns that share Somerton’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Somerton | B− | Somerton Elementary District PK–8 · Yuma Union High 9–12 |
Every school in Somerton
7 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Arizona’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Left off: 3 public programs with fewer than 25 students (STEDY - Somerton High School, PPEP Youth Build and Somerton Virtual Learning Institute).
Questions about Somerton’s schools
Are Somerton’s schools good?
They sit near the middle of Arizona: the public schools Somerton children attend outscore 52% of Arizona’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B− Schools grade, #85 of 139 Arizona towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 49%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Somerton in?
Two districts: Somerton Elementary District runs grades PK–8, and Yuma Union High School District runs grades 9–12, shared with San Luis and Yuma.
Where do Somerton kids go to high school?
Somerton High School, with 608 students.
What is Somerton’s graduation rate?
90% of the class of 2023 in Yuma Union High School District graduated in four years, against 78% across Arizona.
How much does Somerton spend per student?
$10,484 in Yuma Union High School District and $10,854 in Somerton Elementary District (FY2024), against $12,318 across Arizona. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Somerton families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Somerton → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Arizona. Stars are from neighbors.