Serving 669 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Somerset Academy St. Lucie ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 669 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Somerset Academy St. Lucie ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
School Overview
Somerset Academy St. Lucie's student population of 669 students has grown by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 53% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
669 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Somerset Academy St. Lucie ranks within the top 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Somerset Academy St. Lucie is 0.72, which is more 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
#1527 out of 3704 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
35%
37%
Black
26%
21%
White
31%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Somerset Academy St. Lucie's ranking?
Somerset Academy St. Lucie is ranked #1527 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Somerset Academy St. Lucie often compared to?
Somerset Academy St. Lucieis often viewed alongside schools like Fau/slcsd Palm Pointe Educational Research School Traditi by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Somerset Academy St. Lucie?
669 students attend Somerset Academy St. Lucie.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Somerset Academy St. Lucie students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 26% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Somerset Academy St. Lucie?
Somerset Academy St. Lucie has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Somerset Academy St. Lucie offer ?
Somerset Academy St. Lucie offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Somerset Academy St. Lucie part of?
Somerset Academy St. Lucie is part of St. Lucie School District.
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