Serving 579 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Somerset Academy Charter Elementary School (South Homestead) ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than 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 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: 579 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Somerset Academy Charter Elementary School (South Homestead) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Somerset Academy Charter Elementary School (South Homestead)'s student population of 579 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
579 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Somerset Academy Charter Elementary School (South Homestead) ranks within the top 30% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Somerset Academy Charter Elementary School (South Homestead) is 0.25, 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
#879 out of 3704 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
86%
37%
Black
8%
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
73%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 Charter Elementary School (South Homestead)'s ranking?
Somerset Academy Charter Elementary School (South Homestead) is ranked #879 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Somerset Academy Charter Elementary School (South Homestead) often compared to?
Somerset Academy Charter Elementary School (South Homestead)is often viewed alongside schools like Somerset Academy Silver Palms by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Somerset Academy Charter Elementary School (South Homestead)?
579 students attend Somerset Academy Charter Elementary School (South Homestead).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Somerset Academy Charter Elementary School (South Homestead) students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Somerset Academy Charter Elementary School (South Homestead)?
Somerset Academy Charter Elementary School (South Homestead) has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Somerset Academy Charter Elementary School (South Homestead) offer ?
Somerset Academy Charter Elementary School (South Homestead) offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Somerset Academy Charter Elementary School (South Homestead) part of?
Somerset Academy Charter Elementary School (South Homestead) is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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