Serving 473 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Somerset Gables 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 77% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% 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: 473 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 77% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 83% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Somerset Gables Academy 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 Gables Academy's student population of 473 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
473 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Somerset Gables 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 Gables Academy is 0.28, 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
#247 out of 3704 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
84%
37%
Black
1%
21%
White
12%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Somerset Gables Academy's ranking?
Somerset Gables Academy is ranked #247 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Somerset Gables Academy often compared to?
Somerset Gables Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Coral Gables Preparatory Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Somerset Gables Academy?
473 students attend Somerset Gables Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Somerset Gables Academy students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Somerset Gables Academy?
Somerset Gables Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Somerset Gables Academy offer ?
Somerset Gables Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Somerset Gables Academy part of?
Somerset Gables Academy is part of Miami-Dade School District.
In what neighborhood is Somerset Gables Academy located?
Somerset Gables Academy is located in the Country Club Section neighborhood of Miami, FL.
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