Somerset Preparatory Academy (Homestead)

3000 S.e. Ninth Street
Homestead, FL 33033
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 459 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Somerset Preparatory Academy (Homestead) 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 40-44% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 459 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50% in FL
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Somerset Preparatory Academy (Homestead)'s student population of 459 students has grown by 92% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 833% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
459 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

Somerset Preparatory Academy (Homestead) 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 Preparatory Academy (Homestead) 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.
This School
State Level (FL)
#2248 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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40-44%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Somerset Preparatory Academy (Homestead) and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
52%
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20-29%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Somerset Preparatory Academy (Homestead) 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
16:1
17:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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3%
Hispanic
84%
37%
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Black
10%
21%
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White
6%
35%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
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4%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.28
This chart displays the diversity score of Somerset Preparatory Academy (Homestead) and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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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 Preparatory Academy (Homestead)'s ranking?
Somerset Preparatory Academy (Homestead) is ranked #2248 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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Somerset Preparatory Academy (Homestead)?
459 students attend Somerset Preparatory Academy (Homestead).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Somerset Preparatory Academy (Homestead) students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, and 6% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Somerset Preparatory Academy (Homestead)?
Somerset Preparatory Academy (Homestead) has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Somerset Preparatory Academy (Homestead) offer ?
Somerset Preparatory Academy (Homestead) offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Somerset Preparatory Academy (Homestead) part of?
Somerset Preparatory Academy (Homestead) is part of Miami-Dade School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 459 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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