Serving 515 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Somerset Academy The Dr. Bernard Kimmel Campus ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 515 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Somerset Academy The Dr. Bernard Kimmel Campus's student population of 515 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
515 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Somerset Academy The Dr. Bernard Kimmel Campus ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Somerset Academy The Dr. Bernard Kimmel Campus is 0.59, 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
#2582 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Hispanic
50%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Black
40%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
White
6%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.4%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 23-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Somerset Academy The Dr. Bernard Kimmel Campus's ranking?
Somerset Academy The Dr. Bernard Kimmel Campus is ranked #2582 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Somerset Academy The Dr. Bernard Kimmel Campus?
515 students attend Somerset Academy The Dr. Bernard Kimmel Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Somerset Academy The Dr. Bernard Kimmel Campus students are Hispanic, 40% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Somerset Academy The Dr. Bernard Kimmel Campus?
Somerset Academy The Dr. Bernard Kimmel Campus has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Somerset Academy The Dr. Bernard Kimmel Campus offer ?
Somerset Academy The Dr. Bernard Kimmel Campus offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Somerset Academy The Dr. Bernard Kimmel Campus part of?
Somerset Academy The Dr. Bernard Kimmel Campus is part of Palm Beach School District.
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