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Somerset Academy Elementary South Campus vs. Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary School

Should you attend Somerset Academy Elementary South Campus or Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Somerset Academy Elementary South Campus
6340 Sunset Dr
Miami, FL 33143
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary School
851 Sw 117th Ave
Miami, FL 33184
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Somerset Academy Elementary South Campus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)

Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 349 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Somerset Academy Elementary South Campus 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 80-84% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). 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 25:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 585 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 73% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
349 students
585 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Somerset Academy Elementary South Campus over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Somerset Academy Elementary South Campus.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
37 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Somerset Academy Elementary South Campus over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Somerset Academy Elementary South Campus with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Broward School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Miami-Dade School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#162 out of 3704 schools in FL
(Top 5%)
#555 out of 3704 schools in FL
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Somerset Academy Elementary South Campus, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
80-84%
(Top 10% in FL)
73%
(Top 20% in FL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Somerset Academy Elementary South Campus who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Broward School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Miami-Dade School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
80-84%
(Top 5% in FL)
69%
(Top 20% in FL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Somerset Academy Elementary South Campus who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Broward School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Miami-Dade School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-64%
(Top 30% in FL)
55-59%
(Top 30% in FL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Somerset Academy Elementary South Campus who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Broward School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Miami-Dade School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Somerset Academy Elementary South Campus by grade.
This chart displays the students of Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
75
Kindergarten Students
50
71
Grade 1 Students
50
90
Grade 2 Students
50
84
Grade 3 Students
50
81
Grade 4 Students
50
87
Grade 5 Students
99
97

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Somerset Academy Elementary South Campus, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Broward School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Miami-Dade School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
80%
96%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Somerset Academy Elementary South Campus, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Broward School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Miami-Dade School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
8%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Somerset Academy Elementary South Campus, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Broward School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Miami-Dade School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
6%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Somerset Academy Elementary South Campus, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Broward School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Miami-Dade School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Somerset Academy Elementary South Campus, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Broward School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
n/a
0.35
0.08
This chart showcases the diversity score of Somerset Academy Elementary South Campus, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Broward School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Miami-Dade School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
54%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Somerset Academy Elementary South Campus, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Broward School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Miami-Dade School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Somerset Academy Elementary South Campus, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Broward School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Miami-Dade School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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