Serving 1,890 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Somerset Academy Silver Palms ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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-8
- Enrollment: 1,890 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 70% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 70% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Somerset Academy Silver Palms ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Somerset Academy Silver Palms's student population of 1,890 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has grown by 63% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,890 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
Showing 2013–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Somerset Academy Silver Palms ranks within the top 20% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Somerset Academy Silver Palms is 0.22, 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
#523 out of 3662 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
Showing 2013–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
88%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.4%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-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 Silver Palms's ranking?
Somerset Academy Silver Palms is ranked #523 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Somerset Academy Silver Palms often compared to?
Somerset Academy Silver Palmsis often viewed alongside schools like Somerset Academy Silver Palms At Princeton by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Somerset Academy Silver Palms?
1,890 students attend Somerset Academy Silver Palms.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Somerset Academy Silver Palms students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Somerset Academy Silver Palms?
Somerset Academy Silver Palms has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Somerset Academy Silver Palms offer ?
Somerset Academy Silver Palms offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Somerset Academy Silver Palms part of?
Somerset Academy Silver Palms is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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