Somerset Academy Bay

9500 Sw 97th Ave
Miami, FL 33176
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Top 10%
Serving 458 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 (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 458 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Top 10% in FL
  • : 79% (Top 10%)
  • : 83% (Top 5%)
  • : 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:

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School Overview

Somerset Academy Bay's student population of 458 students has grown by 65% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
458 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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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.
This School
State Level (FL)
#208 out of 3704 schools
(Top 10%)
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79%
52%
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83%
52%
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60-64%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Somerset Academy Bay and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
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American Indian
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
94%
37%
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Black
n/a
21%
White
5%
35%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
n/a
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.11
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
49%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
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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 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?
458 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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 458 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 79% (Top 10%)
  • : 83% (Top 5%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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