Serving 506 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Somerset Preparatory Academy (Homestead) ranks in the top 50% 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 60-64% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 506 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Somerset Preparatory Academy (Homestead)'s student population of 506 students has grown by 111% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 733% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
506 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Somerset Preparatory Academy (Homestead) ranks within the top 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Somerset Preparatory Academy (Homestead) is 0.28, 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
#1507 out of 3662 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
84%
38%
Black
11%
21%
White
5%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.1%
33.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Somerset Preparatory Academy (Homestead)'s ranking?
Somerset Preparatory Academy (Homestead) is ranked #1507 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Somerset Preparatory Academy (Homestead)?
506 students attend Somerset Preparatory Academy (Homestead).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Somerset Preparatory Academy (Homestead) students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, and 5% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Somerset Preparatory Academy (Homestead)?
Somerset Preparatory Academy (Homestead) has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Somerset Preparatory Academy (Homestead) offer ?
Somerset Preparatory Academy (Homestead) offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Somerset Preparatory Academy (Homestead) part of?
Somerset Preparatory Academy (Homestead) is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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