Serving 624 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Somerset Oaks Academy 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 44% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
Minority enrollment is 96% 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: 624 students
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Somerset Oaks Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Somerset Oaks Academy's student population of 624 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
624 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (20-21)
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Somerset Oaks Academy 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 Oaks Academy is 0.19, 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
#2358 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
90%
37%
Black
5%
21%
White
4%
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
90%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Somerset Oaks Academy's ranking?
Somerset Oaks Academy is ranked #2358 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Somerset Oaks Academy often compared to?
Somerset Oaks Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Somerset Arts Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Somerset Oaks Academy?
624 students attend Somerset Oaks Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Somerset Oaks Academy students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Somerset Oaks Academy offer ?
Somerset Oaks Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Somerset Oaks Academy part of?
Somerset Oaks Academy is part of Miami-Dade School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
25-28 NO SCHOOL fall break
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
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