Serving 214 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Somerset Academy Miramar South 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 ≥95% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% 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: 214 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in FL
- Math Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Somerset Academy Miramar South ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Somerset Academy Miramar South's student population of 214 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
214 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Somerset Academy Miramar South 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 Miramar South is 0.60, 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
#8 out of 3704 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
3%
Hispanic
57%
37%
Black
26%
21%
White
6%
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
37%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
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 Miramar South's ranking?
Somerset Academy Miramar South is ranked #8 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Somerset Academy Miramar South?
214 students attend Somerset Academy Miramar South.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Somerset Academy Miramar South students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 6% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Somerset Academy Miramar South?
Somerset Academy Miramar South has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Somerset Academy Miramar South offer ?
Somerset Academy Miramar South offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Somerset Academy Miramar South part of?
Somerset Academy Miramar South is part of Broward School District.
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