Everglades Preparatory Academy vs. Somerset Charter Middle School (South Homestead)
Should I attend Everglades Preparatory Academy or Somerset Charter Middle School (South Homestead)? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Somerset Charter Middle School (South Homestead)
305 Ne 2nd Rd
Homestead, FL 33030
Homestead, FL 33030
Rating
: 8/
Top 30%10
Overview
Serving 460 students in grades 6-8, Everglades Preparatory Academy 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 30% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 474 students in grades 6-8, Somerset Charter Middle School (South Homestead) ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
460 students
474 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
18 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
26:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2858 out of 3655 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1095 out of 3655 schools in FL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
62%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
123
158
Grade 7 Students
174
156
Grade 8 Students
163
160
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
86%
83%
% Black
9%
5%
% White
4%
11%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.25
0.30
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
