Somerset Academy

Summary:

Somerset Academy is a public charter elementary school located in Pembroke Pines, Florida, serving 645 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. As part of the Broward County school district, Somerset Academy consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, with strong academic performance and a diverse student population.

Academically, Somerset Academy excels, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science that significantly outpace the Broward County and Florida state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 81% of 5th-grade students at Somerset Academy were proficient in ELA, compared to 60% in Broward and 55% statewide. The school's diverse student body is noteworthy, with a higher percentage of Hispanic students (77.36%) compared to nearby schools like Silver Shores Elementary (39.44%) and Dolphin Bay Elementary (30.82%).

However, Somerset Academy has faced a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 4.2% in 2020-2021 to 25.5% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state and district averages. This trend is in contrast to nearby charter schools like Franklin Academy Pembroke Pines, which have lower chronic absenteeism rates. Despite this challenge, Somerset Academy remains a standout institution, consistently ranking among the top elementary schools in Florida and providing a unique, diverse learning environment for its students.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

20801 Johnson St
Pembroke Pines, FL 33029

(954) 404-7616

District: Broward

SchoolDigger Rank:
83^rd of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,841

Student/teacher ratio: 22.2

Number of students: 645

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

77.4%

African American:

8.7%

White:

6.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 41.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Somerset Academy ranks better than 96.3% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 10^th among 189 ranked elementary schools in the Broward School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.28. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (77.4%), African American (8.7%), White (6.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 41.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Somerset Academy is 22.2. 173 elementary schools in the Broward School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Somerset Academy employs 29 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Somerset Academy is $8,841. 175 elementary schools in the Broward School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Somerset Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Broward:

SchoolDigger ranks Broward 30^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Somerset Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	82.70	250^th	1688	85.2%
2007	73.88	441^st	1786	75.3%
2008	72.44	472^nd	1789	73.6%
2009	77.19	376^th	1847	79.6%
2010	78.51	356^th	1919	81.4%
2011	76.75	415^th	1985	79.1%
2012	80.22	339^th	1984	82.9%
2013	84.52	250^th	2029	87.7%
2014	88.77	171^st	2064	91.7%
2016	87.74	204^th	2087	90.2%
2017	90.65	134^th	2112	93.7%
2018	85.49	271^st	2118	87.2%
2019	89.41	168^th	2182	92.3%
2021	89.93	192^nd	2247	91.5%
2022	90.81	161^st	2219	92.7%
2023	92.61	103^rd	2240	95.4%
2024	93.28	83^rd	2256	96.3%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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by a parent
Thursday, October 31, 2019

My daughter was in public school earlier and we just got her enrolled in the Somerset academy. It's a good school and seems to be almost same standard as public school she attended before and almost same rank. The time is little better as it opens late and stays late. I found it more convenient because it is from K-12. Also has less also bullying incidents in the school due to more restrictions. She likes it but to me personally there was more homework in the public school and that was good. I will see how it goes here. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Somerset Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2001	75	46	10	66	0	n/a	n/a	0	197
2002	277	113	50	361	2	n/a	n/a	0	803
2003	277	113	50	361	2	n/a	n/a	0	803
2004	242	155	53	401	2	n/a	n/a	0	853
2005	216	154	61	441	1	n/a	n/a	0	873
2006	198	196	56	482	1	n/a	n/a	0	933
2007	162	184	47	483	0	n/a	n/a	26	902
2008	116	162	58	468	0	n/a	n/a	23	827
2009	106	159	62	443	0	n/a	n/a	30	800
2010	75	169	63	497	1	n/a	n/a	27	832
2011	81	170	77	504	3	1	26	0	862
2012	89	154	78	531	2	2	30	0	886
2013	91	154	98	523	2	2	24	0	894
2014	89	140	104	578	1	2	21	0	935
2015	95	143	109	569	1	2	19	0	938
2016	92	124	106	606	0	2	14	0	944
2017	69	123	95	628	0	2	19	0	936
2018	67	115	85	647	1	4	22	0	941
2019	44	73	60	454	0	2	15	0	648
2020	37	88	51	500	1	3	15	0	695
2021	28	75	46	482	1	4	15	0	651
2022	33	58	34	477	1	1	14	0	618
2023	40	56	37	499	0	0	13	0	645

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Somerset Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	197	0.0	0.0	6.1
2002	803	0.0	n/a	10.3
2003	803	0.0	n/a	10.3
2004	853	n/a	n/a	9.8
2005	873	0.0	n/a	16
2006	933	n/a	n/a	13.4
2007	902	n/a	n/a	14.3
2008	827	n/a	n/a	14.6
2009	800	n/a	n/a	18.8
2010	832	40.0	20.8	36.6
2011	862	38.0	22.6	29.1
2012	886	42.0	21.0	35.7
2013	894	43.0	20.7	35.1
2014	935	47.0	19.8	33.7
2015	938	47.0	19.9	30.9
2016	944	51.0	18.5	33.9
2017	936	46.0	20.3	36.5
2018	941	45.0	20.9	34.9
2019	648	31.0	20.9	35.6
2020	695	36.0	19.3	37.3
2021	651	30.0	21.7	34.1
2022	618	31.0	19.9	39.8
2023	645	29.0	22.2	41.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Somerset Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	197	0.0	0.0	6.1
2002	803	0.0	n/a	10.3
2003	803	0.0	n/a	10.3
2004	853	n/a	n/a	9.8
2005	873	0.0	n/a	16
2006	933	n/a	n/a	13.4
2007	902	n/a	n/a	14.3
2008	827	n/a	n/a	14.6
2009	800	n/a	n/a	18.8
2010	832	40.0	20.8	36.6
2011	862	38.0	22.6	29.1
2012	886	42.0	21.0	35.7
2013	894	43.0	20.7	35.1
2014	935	47.0	19.8	33.7
2015	938	47.0	19.9	30.9
2016	944	51.0	18.5	33.9
2017	936	46.0	20.3	36.5
2018	941	45.0	20.9	34.9
2019	648	31.0	20.9	35.6
2020	695	36.0	19.3	37.3
2021	651	30.0	21.7	34.1
2022	618	31.0	19.9	39.8
2023	645	29.0	22.2	41.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Somerset Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$00 (0.0%)	$7,171 (100.0%)	$7,171
2019	$36 (0.4%)	$8,522 (99.6%)	$8,558
2020	$00 (0.0%)	$8,505 (100.0%)	$8,505
2021	$256 (3.5%)	$7,054 (96.5%)	$7,309
2022	$187 (2.9%)	$6,330 (97.1%)	$6,517
2023	$467 (5.3%)	$8,374 (94.7%)	$8,841

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Somerset Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 168^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 103^rd of 2240 Elementary schools	3.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Somerset Academy)	84	81	3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Broward)	60	54	6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Somerset Academy)	92	84	8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Broward)	65	58	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Somerset Academy)	80	77	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Somerset Academy)	91	76	15%
4th Grade Mathematics (Broward)	67	61	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Somerset Academy)	80	83	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)	59	58	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Somerset Academy)	76	76
5th Grade Mathematics (Broward)	64	53	11%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Somerset Academy)	65	64	1%
5th Grade Science (Broward)	49	46	3%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	648	645	0.5%
African American	73	56	23.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	60	37	38.3%
Hispanic	454	499	9.9%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	44	40	9.1%
Two or More Races	15	13	13.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	35.6%	41.4%	5.7%

Schools Near Somerset Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)						FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Somerset Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	20801 Johnson St	Pembroke Pines	33029	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	No	(954) 404-7616	645	29	22.2	41.4%	40 (6.2%)	56 (8.7%)	499 (77.4%)	37 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.0%)	93.3	83^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	96.3%		92.6	103^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	95.4%	20	79.0	81.0	81.0				95.0	86.0	80.0				71.0						$8,841	$467	$8,374
Somerset Academy Elementary South Campus	Public, Charter	K-5	6340 Sunset Dr	Miami	33143	Miami-Dade County	Broward	Yes	No	No	No	(954) 404-7616	347	14	24.7	39.5%	25 (7.2%)	29 (8.4%)	271 (78.1%)	12 (3.5%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	7 (2.0%)	93.9	76^th of 2256 public elementary schools	96.6%		92.9	99^th of 2240 public elementary schools	95.6%	23	80.0	84.0	84.0				82.0	96.0	89.0				72.0						$9,328	$743	$8,585
Franklin Academy Pembroke Pines	Public, Charter	K-8	18800 Pines Blvd	Pembroke Pines	33029	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	No	(954) 703-2294	1,390	79	17.5	32.5%	144 (10.4%)	196 (14.1%)	943 (67.8%)	77 (5.5%)	4 (0.3%)	3 (0.2%)	23 (1.7%)	86.3	277^th of 2256 public elementary schools	87.7%		85	289^th of 2240 public elementary schools	87.1%	12	77.0	76.0	79.0	82.0	79.0	75.0	72.0	72.0	71.0	83.0	54.0	53.0	70.0	63.0	100.0	97.0	100.0	95.0	$9,533	$498	$9,034
Chapel Trail Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	19595 Taft St	Pembroke Pines	33029	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	No	(754) 323-5000	739	42	17.5	38.3%	145 (19.6%)	97 (13.1%)	450 (60.9%)	22 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (3.4%)	81	381^st of 2256 public elementary schools	83.1%		75.6	493^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	78.0%	112	71.0	68.0	69.0				77.0	83.0	65.0				61.0						$11,810	$1,754	$10,057
Sunset Lakes Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	18400 SW 25th St	Miramar	33029	Broward County	Broward	No	Yes	No	No	(754) 323-7650	743	46	16.1	37.6%	141 (19.0%)	161 (21.7%)	331 (44.5%)	81 (10.9%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	24 (3.2%)	79.6	417^th of 2256 public elementary schools	81.5%		85.2	279^th of 2240 public elementary schools	87.5%	138	69.0	71.0	71.0				69.0	86.0	69.0				56.0						$12,596	$2,349	$10,247
The Pembroke Pines Florida	Public, Charter	K-5	601 SW 172nd Ave	Pembroke Pines	33029	Broward County	Fsu Lab School	Yes	No	No	No	(954) 499-4244	699	0	17.9	37.5%	137 (19.6%)	185 (26.5%)	316 (45.2%)	30 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	28 (4.0%)	91.7	120^th of 2256 public elementary schools	94.7%		87.5	232^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	89.6%	112	84.0	76.0	82.0				87.0	79.0	80.0				70.0						$11,419	$181	$11,238
Panther Run Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	801 NW 172nd Ave	Pembroke Pines	33029	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	No	(754) 323-6850	380	28	13.6	38.2%	60 (15.8%)	63 (16.6%)	230 (60.5%)	19 (5.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.8%)	67.9	683^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	69.7%		71.4	601^st of 2240 public elementary schools	73.2%	82	61.0	53.0	75.0				61.0	61.0	69.0				60.0						$16,276	$2,699	$13,577
Silver Lakes Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2300 SW 173rd Ave	Miramar	33029	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 323-7400	358	27	13.3	54.5%	28 (7.8%)	119 (33.2%)	188 (52.5%)	12 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.1%)	83.6	326^th of 2256 public elementary schools	85.5%		78.8	431^st of 2240 public elementary schools	80.8%	105	68.0	72.0	77.0				68.0	72.0	89.0				70.0						$18,285	$4,081	$14,203
Silver Shores Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1701 SW 160th Ave	Miramar	33027	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 323-7550	360	28	12.8	55.3%	29 (8.1%)	142 (39.4%)	153 (42.5%)	21 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.2%)	60.3	854^th of 2256 public elementary schools	62.1%		58.1	888^th of 2240 public elementary schools	60.4%	34	61.0	53.0	55.0				84.0	59.0	59.0				48.0						$17,165	$2,667	$14,497
Dolphin Bay Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	16450 Miramar Pkwy	Miramar	33027	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 323-8000	584	34	17.1	57.9%	55 (9.4%)	180 (30.8%)	276 (47.3%)	47 (8.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (4.3%)	82.1	355^th of 2256 public elementary schools	84.3%		73.8	539^th of 2240 public elementary schools	75.9%	184	66.0	65.0	76.0				70.0	77.0	81.0				70.0						$13,279	$2,692	$10,587

Frequently Asked Questions about Somerset Academy

What is the racial makeup of Somerset Academy?

Students at Somerset Academy are 77% Hispanic, 9% African American, 6% White, 6% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

What district is Somerset Academy in?

Broward

Is Somerset Academy a good school?

Yes! Somerset Academy is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 83^rd of 2256 Florida elementary schools.

How many students attend Somerset Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 645 students attended Somerset Academy.

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