Serving 442 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Somerset Academy Bay ranks in the top 10% 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 79% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 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: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 442 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 79% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 83% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Somerset Academy Bay ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Somerset Academy Bay's student population of 442 students has grown by 60% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
442 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Somerset Academy Bay ranks within the top 10% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Somerset Academy Bay 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
#208 out of 3704 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
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
10%
47%
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 Somerset Academy Bay's ranking?
Somerset Academy Bay is ranked #208 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Somerset Academy Bay often compared to?
Somerset Academy Bayis often viewed alongside schools like Somerset Academy Elementary School (South Miami Campus) by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Somerset Academy Bay?
442 students attend Somerset Academy Bay.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Somerset Academy Bay students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Somerset Academy Bay?
Somerset Academy Bay has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Somerset Academy Bay offer ?
Somerset Academy Bay offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Somerset Academy Bay part of?
Somerset Academy Bay is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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