Serving 22 students in grades 6-8, Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (Country Palms) 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 was 40-59% (which was approximately equal to the Florida state average of 57%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-59% (which was approximately equal to the Florida state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
22 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)40-59%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)40-59%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
73%
37%
Black
n/a
21%
White
27%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 57% FL state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% FL state average).
How many students attend Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (Country Palms)?
22 students attend Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (Country Palms).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (Country Palms) students are Hispanic, and 27% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (Country Palms)?
Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (Country Palms) has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (Country Palms) offer ?
Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (Country Palms) offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (Country Palms) part of?
Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (Country Palms) is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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