Serving 347 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Somerset Academy Elementary South Campus ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 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: 347 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Somerset Academy Elementary South Campus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Somerset Academy Elementary South Campus's student population of 347 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
347 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Somerset Academy Elementary South Campus ranks within the top 5% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Somerset Academy Elementary South Campus is 0.38, 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
#162 out of 3704 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
78%
37%
Black
8%
21%
White
7%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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 South Campus's ranking?
Somerset Academy Elementary South Campus is ranked #162 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Somerset Academy Elementary South Campus?
347 students attend Somerset Academy Elementary South Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Somerset Academy Elementary South Campus students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Somerset Academy Elementary South Campus?
Somerset Academy Elementary South Campus has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Somerset Academy Elementary South Campus offer ?
Somerset Academy Elementary South Campus offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Somerset Academy Elementary South Campus part of?
Somerset Academy Elementary South Campus is part of Broward School District.
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