Somerset Academy Bethany

500 Sw Bethany Dr
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34986
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Bottom 50%
Serving 339 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Somerset Academy Bethany 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 is 30-34% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% 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: 339 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : Bottom 50% in FL
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Somerset Academy Bethany ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

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School Overview

Somerset Academy Bethany's student population of 339 students has grown by 993% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 850% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
339 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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School Rankings

Somerset Academy Bethany ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Somerset Academy Bethany is 0.71, which is more 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)
#2321 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
30-34%
52%
50-54%
52%
21-39%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
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American Indian
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Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
39%
37%
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Black
22%
21%
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White
30%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.71
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Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
49%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Bethany's ranking?
Somerset Academy Bethany is ranked #2321 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Somerset Academy Bethany often compared to?
Somerset Academy Bethanyis often viewed alongside schools like Renaissance Charter School Of St. Lucie, Manatee Academy K-8 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Somerset Academy Bethany?
339 students attend Somerset Academy Bethany.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Somerset Academy Bethany students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 22% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Somerset Academy Bethany?
Somerset Academy Bethany has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Somerset Academy Bethany offer ?
Somerset Academy Bethany offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Somerset Academy Bethany part of?
Somerset Academy Bethany is part of St. Lucie School District.
In what neighborhood is Somerset Academy Bethany located?
Somerset Academy Bethany is located in the Saint Lucie West neighborhood of Port Saint Lucie, FL. There are 6 other public schools located in Saint Lucie West.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 339 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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