Serving 346 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Somerset Prepatory - Homestead 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% 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-5
- Enrollment: 346 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Somerset Prepatory - Homestead's student population of 346 students has grown by 44% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 566% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
346 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Somerset Prepatory - Homestead ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Somerset Prepatory - Homestead is 0.31, 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
#2347 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
82%
36%
Black
10%
21%
White
8%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Somerset Prepatory - Homestead's ranking?
Somerset Prepatory - Homestead is ranked #2347 out of 3,655 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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Somerset Prepatory - Homestead?
346 students attend Somerset Prepatory - Homestead.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Somerset Prepatory - Homestead students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, and 8% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Somerset Prepatory - Homestead?
Somerset Prepatory - Homestead has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Somerset Prepatory - Homestead offer ?
Somerset Prepatory - Homestead offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Somerset Prepatory - Homestead part of?
Somerset Prepatory - Homestead is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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