Serving 242 students in grades 6-8, Somerset Academy Bay Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 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 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 242 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 80% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Somerset Academy Bay Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Somerset Academy Bay Middle School's student population of 242 students has grown by 165% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 150% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
242 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Somerset Academy Bay Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Somerset Academy Bay Middle School is 0.11, 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
#179 out of 3704 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
94%
37%
Black
n/a
21%
White
5%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Somerset Academy Bay Middle School's ranking?
Somerset Academy Bay Middle School is ranked #179 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Somerset Academy Bay Middle School often compared to?
Somerset Academy Bay Middle Schoolis 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?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Somerset Academy Bay Middle School?
242 students attend Somerset Academy Bay Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Somerset Academy Bay Middle School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Somerset Academy Bay Middle School?
Somerset Academy Bay Middle School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Somerset Academy Bay Middle School offer ?
Somerset Academy Bay Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Somerset Academy Bay Middle School part of?
Somerset Academy Bay Middle School is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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