Serving 505 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Somerset Academy Elementary School South Miami Campus ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 98% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 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: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 505 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 98% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Somerset Academy Elementary School South Miami Campus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Somerset Academy Elementary School South Miami Campus's student population of 505 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
505 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Somerset Academy Elementary School South Miami Campus ranks within the top 1% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Somerset Academy Elementary School South Miami Campus is 0.19, 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
#19 out of 3704 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
98%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
90%
37%
Black
2%
21%
White
7%
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
17%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Elementary School South Miami Campus's ranking?
Somerset Academy Elementary School South Miami Campus is ranked #19 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Somerset Academy Elementary School South Miami Campus often compared to?
Somerset Academy Elementary School South Miami Campusis often viewed alongside schools like True North Classical Academy, Henry S. West Laboratory School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
98% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Somerset Academy Elementary School South Miami Campus?
505 students attend Somerset Academy Elementary School South Miami Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Somerset Academy Elementary School South Miami Campus students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Somerset Academy Elementary School South Miami Campus?
Somerset Academy Elementary School South Miami Campus has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Somerset Academy Elementary School South Miami Campus offer ?
Somerset Academy Elementary School South Miami Campus offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Somerset Academy Elementary School South Miami Campus part of?
Somerset Academy Elementary School South Miami Campus is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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