Somerset Academy East Preparatory

Q: Is Somerset Academy East Preparatory a good school?

Somerset Academy East Preparatory ranks 596 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Somerset Academy East Preparatory is a public charter elementary school in Miramar, Florida, serving 201 students from kindergarten to 6th grade, with a predominantly African American (70.65%) and Hispanic (27.36%) student population.

The school has consistently outperformed the Broward County and Florida state averages in standardized test scores, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 97% of 4th-grade students achieved proficiency in FAST Math, significantly higher than the Broward County (63%) and Florida (58%) averages. However, the school has experienced a notable increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 1.7% in 2018-2019 to 13.3% in the 2022-2023 school year, which is in contrast to the higher chronic absenteeism rates at nearby schools like Sunshine Elementary School and Hollywood Park Elementary School.

Somerset Academy East Preparatory also has a significantly higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 89.05% in the 2022-2023 school year, compared to the nearby schools, which range from 73.94% to 85.93%. The school's spending per student has increased from $8,523 in 2019-2020 to $10,949 in the 2022-2023 school year, which is higher than the nearby schools, ranging from $7,778 to $16,196 per student. These factors suggest the school is serving a population of economically disadvantaged students and may require additional resources and support to ensure their academic success.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-6

2000 S State Road 7
Miramar, FL 33023

(954) 987-7890

District: Broward

SchoolDigger Rank:
596^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,949

Student/teacher ratio: 15.4

Number of students: 201

Racial breakdown:

African American:

70.6%

Hispanic:

27.4%

Two or more races:

1.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 89.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Somerset Academy East Preparatory ranks better than 73.6% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 55^th among 189 ranked elementary schools in the Broward School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.87. (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: African American (70.6%), Hispanic (27.4%), two or more races (1.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 89.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Somerset Academy East Preparatory is 15.4, which is the 30^th best among 189 elementary schools in the Broward School District. (See more...)

Compare Somerset Academy East Preparatory employs 13 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Somerset Academy East Preparatory is $10,949. 127 elementary schools in the Broward School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Somerset Academy East Preparatory 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 East Preparatory

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2011	47.23	1117^th	1985	43.7%
2012	54.34	904^th	1984	54.4%
2013	65.55	671^st	2029	66.9%
2014	73.98	482^nd	2064	76.6%
2016	60.40	812^th	2087	61.1%
2017	73.43	542^nd	2112	74.3%
2018	61.86	778^th	2118	63.3%
2019	69.34	639^th	2182	70.7%
2021	47.55	1146^th	2247	49.0%
2022	59.84	834^th	2219	62.4%
2023	52.93	1020^th	2240	54.5%
2024	71.87	596^th	2256	73.6%

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

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Review counts

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100%

Reviews:

by a parent
Wednesday, November 13, 2013

This school doesn't offer any extra-curricula activities such as sports activities, art or music classes to name a few. All they care about is FCAT so they won't close them down. It is so "MONEY DRIVEN" worse than a private school. You can be a minute tardy, early or late you will be charged $5 for morning care and $25 for late pick up or tardy (there's no such thing as warnings). Everything is money$$$ spirit day-$1 to wear jeans which adds up, $3.50 for lunch and $2.50 for breakfast if you don't qualify for free or reduced lunch. The class sizes are huge there should be a ratio of 1:14, my child's kinder class ratio is 1:26 with no teacher's assistance (WOW). My child's kindergarten teacher has a close door policy. There's no welcoming feeling for parents. The only good thing about this school is that its up the street from our house literally 5 minutes away. I'm pulling my child out next year and I'm willing to drive to another county over 30 minutes away. This was one of the worst decision I ever made putting my daughter in this charter school. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Somerset Academy East Preparatory

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2010	12	119	1	94	2	n/a	n/a	11	239
2011	10	127	1	90	1	0	7	0	236
2012	8	174	5	95	1	0	12	0	295
2013	10	173	9	95	0	0	8	0	295
2014	14	178	4	87	0	0	7	0	290
2015	11	201	5	71	0	0	4	0	292
2016	12	165	4	97	0	0	2	0	280
2017	9	175	6	54	0	0	4	0	248
2018	3	163	6	49	0	0	4	0	225
2019	3	170	3	59	0	0	2	0	237
2020	0	164	3	59	0	0	1	0	227
2021	0	144	2	74	0	0	2	0	222
2022	1	137	6	63	0	0	4	0	211
2023	0	142	1	55	0	0	3	0	201

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 East Preparatory

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	239	13.5	17.7	69.7
2011	236	11.5	20.5	73.7
2012	295	13.0	22.6	80.3
2013	295	14.0	21.0	75.9
2014	290	16.0	18.1	77.9
2015	292	16.0	18.2	86
2016	280	14.0	20.0	85
2017	248	13.0	19.0	69.4
2018	225	14.0	16.0	75.6
2019	237	11.0	21.5	84
2020	227	13.0	17.4	85.9
2021	222	12.0	18.5	86.9
2022	211	13.0	16.2	88.2
2023	201	13.0	15.4	89.1

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 East Preparatory

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	239	13.5	17.7	69.7
2011	236	11.5	20.5	73.7
2012	295	13.0	22.6	80.3
2013	295	14.0	21.0	75.9
2014	290	16.0	18.1	77.9
2015	292	16.0	18.2	86
2016	280	14.0	20.0	85
2017	248	13.0	19.0	69.4
2018	225	14.0	16.0	75.6
2019	237	11.0	21.5	84
2020	227	13.0	17.4	85.9
2021	222	12.0	18.5	86.9
2022	211	13.0	16.2	88.2
2023	201	13.0	15.4	89.1

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 East Preparatory

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$504 (6.5%)	$7,275 (93.5%)	$7,779
2019	$475 (6.1%)	$7,307 (93.9%)	$7,782
2020	$496 (5.8%)	$8,028 (94.2%)	$8,523
2021	$772 (8.5%)	$8,349 (91.5%)	$9,121
2022	$792 (9.4%)	$7,668 (90.6%)	$8,461
2023	$1,086 (9.9%)	$9,862 (90.1%)	$10,949

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Somerset Academy East Preparatory

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 639^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1020^th of 2240 Elementary schools	16.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Somerset Academy East Preparatory)	60	78	18%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Broward)	60	54	6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Somerset Academy East Preparatory)	74	81	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Broward)	65	58	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Somerset Academy East Preparatory)	75	47	28%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Somerset Academy East Preparatory)	89	58	31%
4th Grade Mathematics (Broward)	67	61	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Somerset Academy East Preparatory)	67	68	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)	59	58	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Somerset Academy East Preparatory)	67	48	19%
5th Grade Mathematics (Broward)	64	53	11%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Somerset Academy East Preparatory)	33	27	6%
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	237	201	15.2%
African American	170	142	16.5%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	3	1	66.7%
Hispanic	59	55	6.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	3	0	100%
Two or More Races	2	3	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	84%	89.1%	5.1%

Schools Near Somerset Academy East Preparatory

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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 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 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 East Preparatory	Public, Charter	K-6	2000 S State Road 7	Miramar	33023	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	Yes	(954) 987-7890	201	13	15.4	89.1%	0 (0.0%)	142 (70.6%)	55 (27.4%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.5%)	71.9	596^th of 2256 public elementary schools	73.6%		52.9	1020^th of 2240 public elementary schools	54.5%	424	58.0	73.0	68.0				68.0	97.0	66.0				46.0					$10,949	$1,086	$9,862
Pembroke Pines Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6700 SW 9th St	Pembroke Pines	33023	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 323-7000	591	37	15.9	73.9%	46 (7.8%)	219 (37.1%)	287 (48.6%)	20 (3.4%)	5 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	13 (2.2%)	43.4	1257^th of 2256 public elementary schools	44.3%		35.5	1458^th of 2240 public elementary schools	34.9%	201	54.0	47.0	45.0				68.0	57.0	47.0				39.0					$13,037	$2,804	$10,233
Miramar Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6831 SW 26th St	Miramar	33023	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 323-6550	445	26	17.4	82.9%	9 (2.0%)	304 (68.3%)	117 (26.3%)	5 (1.1%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.8%)	52	1045^th of 2256 public elementary schools	53.7%		46	1189^th of 2240 public elementary schools	46.9%	144	45.0	55.0	53.0				53.0	69.0	73.0				41.0					$14,529	$2,899	$11,629
Watkins Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	3520 SW 52nd Ave	Pembroke Park	33023	Broward County	Broward	No	Yes	No	Yes	(754) 323-7800	398	27	14.8	85.9%	13 (3.3%)	276 (69.3%)	103 (25.9%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	19.7	1908^th of 2256 public elementary schools	15.4%		18.4	1953^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	12.8%	45	28.0	28.0	40.0				41.0	36.0	53.0				37.0					$16,196	$3,032	$13,163
Championship Academy Of Distinction At Hollywood	Public, Charter	K-5	1100 Hillcrest Dr	Hollywood	33021	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	Yes	(954) 924-8006	327	17	19.2	77.7%	30 (9.2%)	112 (34.3%)	179 (54.7%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	9.9	2153^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	4.6%		14.2	2049^th of 2240 public elementary schools	8.5%	104	28.0	29.0	33.0				31.0	35.0	34.0				15.0					$7,778	$803	$6,975
Lake Forest Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3550 SW 48th Ave	Pembroke Park	33023	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 323-6350	562	35	16.0	82.4%	16 (2.8%)	371 (66.0%)	165 (29.4%)	6 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.7%)	41.1	1312^th of 2256 public elementary schools	41.8%		39.3	1352^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	39.6%	40	39.0	31.0	53.0				61.0	52.0	59.0				49.0					$14,149	$3,174	$10,976
West Hollywood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6301 Hollywood Blvd	Hollywood	33024	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 323-7850	471	27	17.4	75.6%	25 (5.3%)	132 (28.0%)	298 (63.3%)	7 (1.5%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (1.1%)	23.9	1799^th of 2256 public elementary schools	20.3%		30.8	1590^th of 2240 public elementary schools	29.0%	209	33.0	41.0	43.0				35.0	45.0	45.0				43.0					$13,581	$2,755	$10,825
Annabel C. Perry Pk-8	Public	PK, KG-8	6850 SW 34th St	Miramar	33023	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 323-7050	623	39	15.9	82.7%	22 (3.5%)	494 (79.3%)	88 (14.1%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.2%)	30.6	1604^th of 2256 public elementary schools	28.9%		22.3	1820^th of 2240 public elementary schools	18.8%	216	39.0	46.0	48.0	48.0	47.0	58.0	54.0	52.0	33.0	48.0	64.0	67.0	26.0	17.0	79.0	100.0	56.0	$13,778	$2,882	$10,896
Orange Brook Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	715 S 46th Ave	Hollywood	33021	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 323-6750	679	37	18.3	80.0%	37 (5.4%)	373 (54.9%)	244 (35.9%)	10 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	14 (2.1%)	26	1738^th of 2256 public elementary schools	23.0%		21.2	1866^th of 2240 public elementary schools	16.7%	128	34.0	37.0	45.0				43.0	45.0	58.0				28.0					$13,410	$3,179	$10,231
Sunshine Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7737 Lasalle Blvd	Miramar	33023	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 323-7700	408	22	18.5	79.7%	7 (1.7%)	239 (58.6%)	145 (35.5%)	6 (1.5%)	5 (1.2%)	3 (0.7%)	3 (0.7%)	35.8	1467^th of 2256 public elementary schools	35.0%		41.1	1302^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	41.9%	165	49.0	31.0	47.0				54.0	48.0	54.0				48.0					$12,940	$2,484	$10,456

Frequently Asked Questions about Somerset Academy East Preparatory

How many students attend Somerset Academy East Preparatory?

In the 2022-23 school year, 201 students attended Somerset Academy East Preparatory.

Is Somerset Academy East Preparatory a good school?

Somerset Academy East Preparatory ranks 596^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Somerset Academy East Preparatory?

Students at Somerset Academy East Preparatory are 71% African American, 27% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

What district is Somerset Academy East Preparatory in?

Broward

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