Serving 87 students in grades 6-8, Somerset Boca Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 87 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Somerset Boca Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Somerset Boca Middle School's student population of 87 students has grown by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
87 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Somerset Boca Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Somerset Boca Middle School is 0.62, 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
#722 out of 3655 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
32%
36%
Black
10%
21%
White
52%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Somerset Boca Middle School's ranking?
Somerset Boca Middle School is ranked #722 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Somerset Boca Middle School?
87 students attend Somerset Boca Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Somerset Boca Middle School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Somerset Boca Middle School?
Somerset Boca Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Somerset Boca Middle School offer ?
Somerset Boca Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Somerset Boca Middle School part of?
Somerset Boca Middle School is part of Palm Beach School District.
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Date
Last Day of School
May 30, 2024 (Thursday)
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