Serving 188 students in grades 6-8, Somerset Academy-middle Eagle Campus 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 is 15-19% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 47:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 188 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 47:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Somerset Academy-middle Eagle Campus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Somerset Academy-middle Eagle Campus's student population of 188 students has grown by 48% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
188 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Somerset Academy-middle Eagle Campus ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Somerset Academy-middle Eagle Campus is 0.29, 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
#3259 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
47:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
37%
Black
84%
21%
White
7%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
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-middle Eagle Campus's ranking?
Somerset Academy-middle Eagle Campus is ranked #3259 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Somerset Academy-middle Eagle Campus?
188 students attend Somerset Academy-middle Eagle Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Somerset Academy-middle Eagle Campus students are Black, 7% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Somerset Academy-middle Eagle Campus?
Somerset Academy-middle Eagle Campus has a student ration of 47:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Somerset Academy-middle Eagle Campus offer ?
Somerset Academy-middle Eagle Campus offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Somerset Academy-middle Eagle Campus part of?
Somerset Academy-middle Eagle Campus is part of Duval School District.
In what neighborhood is Somerset Academy-middle Eagle Campus located?
Somerset Academy-middle Eagle Campus is located in the Highlands neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL. There are 7 other public schools located in Highlands.
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