Somerset Academy Jfk Charter School

Rating

Bottom 50%

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Somerset Academy Jfk Charter School serves 518 students in grades Kindergarten-8.

Somerset Academy Jfk Charter School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.

Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Charter School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 518 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 92%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in FL
Math Proficiency
: 30% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 42% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Somerset Academy Jfk Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

School Overview

Somerset Academy Jfk Charter School's student population of 518 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

School Type

Charter School

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Total Students

518 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

30 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

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School Rankings

Somerset Academy Jfk Charter School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Somerset Academy Jfk Charter School is 0.64, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (FL)

Overall Testing Rank

#2637 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

30%

48%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

42%

52%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

17:1

16:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

44%

35%

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Black

41%

22%

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White

36%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.64

0.70

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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

78%

50%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Palm Beach School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Somerset Academy Jfk Charter School's ranking?

Somerset Academy Jfk Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).

How many students attend Somerset Academy Jfk Charter School?

518 students attend Somerset Academy Jfk Charter School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

44% of Somerset Academy Jfk Charter School students are Hispanic, 41% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Somerset Academy Jfk Charter School?

Somerset Academy Jfk Charter School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.

What grades does Somerset Academy Jfk Charter School offer ?

Somerset Academy Jfk Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8

What school district is Somerset Academy Jfk Charter School part of?

Somerset Academy Jfk Charter School is part of Palm Beach School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Charter School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 518 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 92%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 42% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education