Serving 470 students in grades 6-8, Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (South Homestead) ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% 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: 6-8
- Enrollment: 470 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 31:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Somerset Academy Charter Middle 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 Middle School (South Homestead)'s student population of 470 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
470 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (South Homestead) ranks within the top 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (South Homestead) is 0.30, 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
#1357 out of 3704 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
31:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
83%
37%
Black
8%
21%
White
7%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 Middle School (South Homestead)'s ranking?
Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (South Homestead) is ranked #1357 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (South Homestead) often compared to?
Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (South Homestead)is often viewed alongside schools like Everglades Preparatory Academy, Keys Gate Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (South Homestead)?
470 students attend Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (South Homestead).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (South Homestead) students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (South Homestead)?
Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (South Homestead) has a student ration of 31:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (South Homestead) offer ?
Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (South Homestead) offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (South Homestead) part of?
Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (South Homestead) is part of Miami-Dade School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
No School- Spring Break
March 24, 2025 (Monday)
No School- Spring Break
March 25, 2025 (Tuesday)
No School- Spring Break
March 26, 2025 (Wednesday)
No School- Spring Break
March 27, 2025 (Thursday)
No School- Spring Break
March 28, 2025 (Friday)
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