Serving 491 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Somerset Academy Elementary School (South Miami Campus) ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 96% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90% (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 90% 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: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 491 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 96% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Somerset Academy Elementary School (South Miami Campus) 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 Elementary School (South Miami Campus)'s student population of 491 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
491 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
Somerset Academy Elementary School (South Miami Campus) ranks within the top 1% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Somerset Academy Elementary School (South Miami Campus) is 0.23, 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
#17 out of 3662 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
96%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
87%
38%
Black
2%
21%
White
10%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)4.5%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
42%
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 Academy Elementary School (South Miami Campus)'s ranking?
Somerset Academy Elementary School (South Miami Campus) is ranked #17 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Somerset Academy Elementary School (South Miami Campus) often compared to?
Somerset Academy Elementary School (South Miami Campus)is often viewed alongside schools like True North Classical Academy, Henry S. West Laboratory School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
96% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Somerset Academy Elementary School (South Miami Campus)?
491 students attend Somerset Academy Elementary School (South Miami Campus).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Somerset Academy Elementary School (South Miami Campus) students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Somerset Academy Elementary School (South Miami Campus)?
Somerset Academy Elementary School (South Miami Campus) has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Somerset Academy Elementary School (South Miami Campus) offer ?
Somerset Academy Elementary School (South Miami Campus) offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Somerset Academy Elementary School (South Miami Campus) part of?
Somerset Academy Elementary School (South Miami Campus) is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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