Serving 527 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Somerset Academy The Dr. Bernard Kimmel 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 29% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 527 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Somerset Academy The Dr. Bernard Kimmel Campus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Somerset Academy The Dr. Bernard Kimmel Campus's student population of 527 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
527 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Somerset Academy The Dr. Bernard Kimmel 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 The Dr. Bernard Kimmel Campus is 0.61, 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
#2951 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
47%
37%
Black
41%
21%
White
7%
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
66%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Somerset Academy The Dr. Bernard Kimmel Campus's ranking?
Somerset Academy The Dr. Bernard Kimmel Campus is ranked #2951 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?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Somerset Academy The Dr. Bernard Kimmel Campus?
527 students attend Somerset Academy The Dr. Bernard Kimmel Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Somerset Academy The Dr. Bernard Kimmel Campus students are Hispanic, 41% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Somerset Academy The Dr. Bernard Kimmel Campus?
Somerset Academy The Dr. Bernard Kimmel Campus has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Somerset Academy The Dr. Bernard Kimmel Campus offer ?
Somerset Academy The Dr. Bernard Kimmel Campus offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Somerset Academy The Dr. Bernard Kimmel Campus part of?
Somerset Academy The Dr. Bernard Kimmel Campus is part of Palm Beach School District.
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