Serving 443 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Somerset Bay ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 443 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Somerset Bay ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Somerset Bay's student population of 443 students has grown by 60% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
443 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Somerset Bay ranks within the top 5% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Somerset Bay is 0.11, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#164 out of 3655 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
94%
36%
Black
n/a
21%
White
5%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Somerset Bay's ranking?
Somerset Bay is ranked #164 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Somerset Bay?
443 students attend Somerset Bay.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Somerset Bay students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Somerset Bay?
Somerset Bay has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Somerset Bay offer ?
Somerset Bay offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Somerset Bay part of?
Somerset Bay is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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