The top reported proficiency rate is 56% in Math. The lowest is 40% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Somers Elementary
Somers Elementary is a regular public school serving pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in Kenosha, part of the Kenosha Unified School District. It is a mid-sized elementary school with a student body that is diverse in background. About two out of every five students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a marker of economic need that is somewhat higher than the national average but not extreme for a city of Kenosha’s size. The student population is predominantly white, with sizable shares of Hispanic and Black students and a smaller share of students who identify as two or more races; Asian and Native American students make up very small portions of the school.
Academically, Somers Elementary offers a mixed picture based on state assessment results from the 2024-25 school year. In math, proficiency rates across grades three through five hovered around the halfway mark, with the highest rate in third grade and a slight decline in the upper grades. English language arts proficiency was a bit lower, generally just under half of students meeting the state’s threshold in third and fourth grades, and climbing just above half in fifth grade. Fourth-grade science results were weaker, with two out of five students reaching proficiency, while social studies in the same grade matched the math rate at roughly half. Across all subjects and grades, the school’s overall proficiency index was below the midpoint among districts in Kenosha County, placing it in the lower end of that comparison group. Families considering the school may want to ask the school leadership about specific instructional strategies or support programs, especially in upper elementary grades where the numbers soften.
Because Somers Elementary serves only primary grades, there is no graduation rate to report. The school environment data a parent might typically look for, such as chronic absenteeism rates, staffing ratios, or discipline statistics, were not available in the source data, so those topics remain open questions best addressed directly with the school.
The surrounding community of Kenosha provides a distinctive backdrop. It is a mid-sized city with a deep history in manufacturing, now home to corporate headquarters like Snap-on and Jockey International as well as a growing logistics sector fed by its location between Milwaukee and Chicago. The downtown and lakefront have seen substantial redevelopment, including a restored electric streetcar line, museums, and public parks along Lake Michigan. Higher education institutions such as the University of Wisconsin–Parkside and Carthage College are within the city limits. Housing in the ZIP code that includes Somers Elementary is priced below the state benchmark for single-family homes, though monthly rent and mortgage costs reflect the broader run-up in the region; the national rent-to-income ratio suggests housing affordability is not a severe strain here compared with many parts of the country, but families should evaluate their own budget.
Somers Elementary sits within the Kenosha Unified School District, which has undergone notable change. The district has seen a steady enrollment decline for several years, prompting a 2023 decision to close five elementary schools and a middle school as part of a “rightsizing” plan. These closures redrew attendance boundaries, meaning some families have seen their neighborhood school assignment shift. For a family looking at Somers Elementary, it is worth understanding whether this school’s boundaries have been affected and how the district’s overall trajectory toward fewer schools may influence class size, program availability, or busing in the years ahead.
Overall, Somers Elementary is a modest-sized elementary school in a city with a strong industrial and civic identity, operating within a district that is shrinking and reorganizing. Its academic results place it on the lower end among Kenosha County districts, with particular softness in reading and science that a parent may want to explore further. The school’s diversity and relatively moderate housing costs in the area may appeal to families seeking an urban-adjacent setting with access to Lake Michigan amenities and the commuter rail link to Chicago, but the ongoing district consolidation is a practical consideration that will affect the school’s near-term stability and resource allocation.
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