Serving 83 students in grades 9-12, Somerset Island Prep ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 42:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 83 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 42:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Somerset Island Prep ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Somerset Island Prep's student population of 83 students has grown by 107% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
83 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Somerset Island Prep ranks within the top 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Somerset Island Prep is 0.58, 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
#1354 out of 3655 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
42:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
31%
36%
Black
7%
21%
White
57%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 Island Prep's ranking?
Somerset Island Prep is ranked #1354 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Somerset Island Prep?
The graduation rate of Somerset Island Prep is 80%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend Somerset Island Prep?
83 students attend Somerset Island Prep.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Somerset Island Prep students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Somerset Island Prep?
Somerset Island Prep has a student ration of 42:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Somerset Island Prep offer ?
Somerset Island Prep offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Somerset Island Prep part of?
Somerset Island Prep is part of Monroe School District.
School Reviews
2 1/29/2015
Some good students some bad students. Some good parents some bad parents. If the school gets rid of the bad students and bad parents it will be a much better school. As the school is a "C" school it does not get my recommendation.
2 11/28/2014
Quality of Academic Program, Limited, some good, some bad
Teachers, I think that there are four in the entire school. Half wonderful, half terrible.
Availability of music,(no) art (no), sports(no) and other extracurricular activities (limited) You can go to the high school (no transportation) and request that you participate in their activities but why not go to the high school?
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