Serving 1,939 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Somerset Academy Silver Palms 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 71% (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%).
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-8
- Enrollment: 1,939 students
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 70% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Somerset Academy Silver Palms ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Somerset Academy Silver Palms's student population of 1,939 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
1,939 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Somerset Academy Silver Palms 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 Silver Palms is 0.26, 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
#533 out of 3704 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
86%
37%
Black
8%
21%
White
3%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
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 Silver Palms's ranking?
Somerset Academy Silver Palms is ranked #533 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Somerset Academy Silver Palms often compared to?
Somerset Academy Silver Palmsis often viewed alongside schools like Somerset Academy Silver Palms At Princeton by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% 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 Silver Palms?
1,939 students attend Somerset Academy Silver Palms.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Somerset Academy Silver Palms students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Somerset Academy Silver Palms offer ?
Somerset Academy Silver Palms offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Somerset Academy Silver Palms part of?
Somerset Academy Silver Palms is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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