Serving 482 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Somerset Academy Bethany 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 482 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Somerset Academy Bethany ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Somerset Academy Bethany's student population of 482 students has grown by 1454% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 1050% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
482 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Somerset Academy Bethany 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 Academy Bethany is 0.71, which is more 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
#2321 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
36%
37%
Black
28%
21%
White
30%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 Academy Bethany's ranking?
Somerset Academy Bethany is ranked #2321 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Somerset Academy Bethany often compared to?
Somerset Academy Bethanyis often viewed alongside schools like Renaissance Charter School Of St. Lucie, Manatee Academy K-8 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Somerset Academy Bethany?
482 students attend Somerset Academy Bethany.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Somerset Academy Bethany students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 28% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Somerset Academy Bethany?
Somerset Academy Bethany has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Somerset Academy Bethany offer ?
Somerset Academy Bethany offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Somerset Academy Bethany part of?
Somerset Academy Bethany is part of St. Lucie School District.
In what neighborhood is Somerset Academy Bethany located?
Somerset Academy Bethany is located in the Saint Lucie West neighborhood of Port Saint Lucie, FL. There are 6 other public schools located in Saint Lucie West.
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