Serving 1,068 students in grades 6-8, Somerset Academy Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (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 91% 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: 1,068 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 31:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 74% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Somerset Academy Middle School 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 Middle School's student population of 1,068 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,068 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Somerset Academy Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Somerset Academy Middle School is 0.50, 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
#469 out of 3704 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
31:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
69%
37%
Black
14%
21%
White
9%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 School's ranking?
Somerset Academy Middle School is ranked #469 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Somerset Academy Middle School often compared to?
Somerset Academy Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like City/pembroke Pines Charter Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Somerset Academy Middle School?
1,068 students attend Somerset Academy Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Somerset Academy Middle School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Somerset Academy Middle School?
Somerset Academy Middle School has a student ration of 31:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Somerset Academy Middle School offer ?
Somerset Academy Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Somerset Academy Middle School part of?
Somerset Academy Middle School is part of Broward School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break!
March 24, 2025 (Monday)
Seniors Last Day
May 23, 2025 (Friday)
Last Day of School
June 03, 2025 (Tuesday)
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