Serving 182 students in grades 6-8, Jefferson County Middle A Somerset Charter School 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 was 20-24% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 74% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
182 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#3435 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
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
15%
37%
Black
58%
21%
White
26%
35%
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
75%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jefferson County Middle A Somerset Charter School's ranking?
Jefferson County Middle A Somerset Charter School is ranked #3435 out of 3,704 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Jefferson County Middle A Somerset Charter School?
182 students attend Jefferson County Middle A Somerset Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Jefferson County Middle A Somerset Charter School students are Black, 26% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jefferson County Middle A Somerset Charter School?
Jefferson County Middle A Somerset Charter School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Jefferson County Middle A Somerset Charter School offer ?
Jefferson County Middle A Somerset Charter School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Jefferson County Middle A Somerset Charter School part of?
Jefferson County Middle A Somerset Charter School is part of Jefferson School District.
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