Serving 1,951 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Somerset Silver Palms ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,951 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Somerset Silver Palms ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Somerset Silver Palms's student population of 1,951 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has grown by 62% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
1,951 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Somerset Silver Palms ranks within the top 20% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Somerset Silver Palms is 0.26, 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
#688 out of 3655 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
86%
36%
Black
8%
21%
White
3%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Somerset Silver Palms's ranking?
Somerset Silver Palms is ranked #688 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Somerset Silver Palms often compared to?
Somerset Silver Palmsis often viewed alongside schools like Somerset Silver Palms At Princeton by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Somerset Silver Palms?
1,951 students attend Somerset Silver Palms.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Somerset Silver Palms students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Somerset Silver Palms?
Somerset Silver Palms has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Somerset Silver Palms offer ?
Somerset Silver Palms offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Somerset Silver Palms part of?
Somerset Silver Palms is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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