Serving 403 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Somerset Preparatory Sunset ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher 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 95% 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: 403 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Somerset Preparatory Sunset ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Somerset Preparatory Sunset's student population of 403 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
403 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Somerset Preparatory Sunset ranks within the top 1% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Somerset Preparatory Sunset is 0.21, 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
#34 out of 3655 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
89%
36%
Black
3%
21%
White
5%
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
29%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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 Sunset's ranking?
Somerset Preparatory Sunset is ranked #34 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Somerset Preparatory Sunset often compared to?
Somerset Preparatory Sunsetis often viewed alongside schools like True North Classical Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Somerset Preparatory Sunset?
403 students attend Somerset Preparatory Sunset.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Somerset Preparatory Sunset students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Somerset Preparatory Sunset?
Somerset Preparatory Sunset has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Somerset Preparatory Sunset offer ?
Somerset Preparatory Sunset offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Somerset Preparatory Sunset part of?
Somerset Preparatory Sunset is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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