Serving 382 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Somerset Prepatory 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 18:1 is higher 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 (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 382 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Somerset Prepatory Academy - Homestead's student population of 382 students has grown by 59% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 600% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
382 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Somerset Prepatory 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 Prepatory Academy - Homestead is 0.30, 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
#2248 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
83%
37%
Black
11%
21%
White
6%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Somerset Prepatory Academy - Homestead's ranking?
Somerset Prepatory 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 Prepatory Academy - Homestead?
382 students attend Somerset Prepatory Academy - Homestead.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Somerset Prepatory Academy - Homestead students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, and 6% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Somerset Prepatory Academy - Homestead?
Somerset Prepatory Academy - Homestead has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Somerset Prepatory Academy - Homestead offer ?
Somerset Prepatory Academy - Homestead offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Somerset Prepatory Academy - Homestead part of?
Somerset Prepatory Academy - Homestead is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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