Somerset Academy

18491 Sw 134th Ave
Miami, FL 33177
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Top 10%
Serving 802 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Somerset Academy ranks in the top 10% 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% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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: 802 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Top 10% in FL
  • : 80% (Top 10%)
  • : 75% (Top 10%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Somerset Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Somerset Academy's student population of 802 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 3900% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
802 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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School Rankings

Somerset Academy ranks within the top 10% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Somerset Academy is 0.12, 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.
This School
State Level (FL)
#313 out of 3704 schools
(Top 10%)
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80%
52%
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75%
52%
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55-59%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Somerset Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
94%
37%
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Black
1%
21%
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White
3%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.12
This chart displays the diversity score of Somerset Academy and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
49%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
8%
3%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Somerset Academy's ranking?
Somerset Academy is ranked #313 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Somerset Academy?
802 students attend Somerset Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Somerset Academy students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Somerset Academy?
Somerset Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Somerset Academy offer ?
Somerset Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Somerset Academy part of?
Somerset Academy is part of Miami-Dade School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 802 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 80% (Top 10%)
  • : 75% (Top 10%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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