Serving 89 students in grades 9-12, Somerset Island Prep ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 45:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 89 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 45:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 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
Community Size
School Overview
Somerset Island Prep's student population of 89 students has grown by 122% 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
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
89 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
Somerset Island Prep ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 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
#1919 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
45:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
35%
37%
Black
9%
21%
White
54%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Somerset Island Prep's ranking?
Somerset Island Prep is ranked #1919 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 50-59% 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 60-79%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Somerset Island Prep?
89 students attend Somerset Island Prep.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Somerset Island Prep students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Somerset Island Prep?
Somerset Island Prep has a student ration of 45:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Somerset Island Prep offer ?
Somerset Island Prep offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
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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