Serving 259 students in grades 6-8, Somerset Academy Bay Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 259 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Somerset Academy Bay Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Somerset Academy Bay Middle School's student population of 259 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 200% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
259 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Somerset Academy Bay Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Somerset Academy Bay Middle School 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
#98 out of 3662 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
94%
38%
Black
n/a
21%
White
5%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6.2%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Somerset Academy Bay Middle School's ranking?
Somerset Academy Bay Middle School is ranked #98 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Somerset Academy Bay Middle School often compared to?
Somerset Academy Bay Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like True North Classical Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Somerset Academy Bay Middle School?
259 students attend Somerset Academy Bay Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Somerset Academy Bay Middle School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Somerset Academy Bay Middle School?
Somerset Academy Bay Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Somerset Academy Bay Middle School offer ?
Somerset Academy Bay Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Somerset Academy Bay Middle School part of?
Somerset Academy Bay Middle School is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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