Somerset Academy Charter Elementary School (south Homestead)
Tel:
(305)245-6108
- Somerset Academy Charter Elementary School (south Homestead) serves 515 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 61%.
School Overview
- Somerset Academy Charter Elementary School (south Homestead)'s student population of 515 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 63% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 515 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Somerset Academy Charter Elementary School (south Homestead)'s student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has decreased from 24:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Somerset Academy Charter Elementary School (south Homestead) is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
| Overall School Rank | #890 out of 3,601 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 57% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 82% | 32% |
| Black | 10% | 22% |
| White | 6% | 39% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.32 | 0.46 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 68% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Dade School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Somerset Academy Charter Elementary School (south Homestead) is School For Advanced Studies Homestead (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (south Homestead) (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (south Homestead) (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Homestead Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (south Homestead) Charter School
Grades: 6-8 | 439 students
0.0 miles
305 Ne 2nd Rd
Homestead, FL 33030
(305)258-7497 0.0 6-8 439 - Homestead Lincoln-marti Schools International Campus Charter School
Grades: K-7 | 335 students
0.4 miles
103 E Lucy St
Homestead, FL 33034
(305)242-3330 0.4 K-7 335 - Homestead School For Advanced Studies Homestead Grades: 11-12 | 113 students
0.4 miles
500 College Ter
Homestead, FL 33030
(305)237-5062 0.4 11-12 113 - Homestead South Dade Technical College Grades: AE
0.5 miles
109 Ne 8th St
Homestead, FL 33030
(305)248-5723 0.5 AE n/a - Homestead Neva King Cooper Educational Center Special Education School
Grades: PK-12 | 103 students
0.6 miles
151 Nw 5th St
Homestead, FL 33030
(305)247-4307 0.6 PK-12 103
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