Serving 805 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Somerset Academy ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than 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 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 805 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 80% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Somerset Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Somerset Academy's student population of 805 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
805 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2004
School Calendar
School Motto
We are an A+ School!
School Rankings
Somerset Academy ranks within the top 10% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Somerset Academy is 0.08, 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
#295 out of 3662 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
96%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.7%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Somerset Academy's ranking?
Somerset Academy is ranked #295 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Somerset Academy?
805 students attend Somerset Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Somerset Academy students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Somerset Academy?
Somerset Academy has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Somerset Academy offer ?
Somerset Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Somerset Academy part of?
Somerset Academy is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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