Somerset Academy Riverside

Q: Is Somerset Academy Riverside a good school?

Somerset Academy Riverside ranks 1480 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Somerset Academy Riverside is a public charter elementary school serving 328 students in grades K-5 in Coral Springs, Florida, which is part of the Broward County school district. Despite being a charter school, Somerset Academy Riverside has struggled academically, receiving a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger and performing below average compared to other elementary schools in Florida.

One key differentiator for Somerset Academy Riverside is its diverse student population, with a higher percentage of African American (32.93%) and Hispanic (46.65%) students compared to nearby schools. However, the school has also seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 10.5% in 2018-2019 to 28.1% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the 22.1% to 38.0% range at nearby schools. Additionally, Somerset Academy Riverside's test scores are consistently lower than the Broward County and Florida state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with its 5th grade science proficiency rate at 36% compared to 52% for the county and 53% for the state.

Further, Somerset Academy Riverside has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 54.24% to 67.99% over the past few years, which is higher than the 57.71% to 76.69% range at nearby public schools. The school also spends between $9,591 and $11,019 per student, which is lower than the $11,710 to $14,405 per student spending at the nearby public schools. These factors, along with the school's declining performance and ranking compared to other elementary schools in the state, suggest that Somerset Academy Riverside may be facing unique challenges that are impacting its ability to effectively serve its diverse student population.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

2251 Riverside Dr
Coral Springs, FL 33065

(954) 255-9740

District: Broward

SchoolDigger Rank:
1480^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,019

Student/teacher ratio: 19.2

Number of students: 420

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

47.4%

African American:

31.9%

White:

17.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 65.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Somerset Academy Riverside ranks worse than 65.6% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 135^th among 189 ranked elementary schools in the Broward School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.34. (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 Student population at Somerset Academy Riverside is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (47.4%), African American (31.9%), White (17.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 65.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Somerset Academy Riverside is $11,019. 124 elementary schools in the Broward School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Somerset Academy Riverside 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 Riverside

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2019	24.52	1729^th	2182	20.8%
2021	38.96	1341^st	2247	40.3%
2022	47.83	1117^th	2219	49.7%
2023	41.08	1301^st	2240	41.9%
2024	35.34	1480^th	2256	34.4%

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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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Enrollment information for Somerset Academy Riverside

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2014	13	48	1	21	3	1	1	88
2015	8	29	1	19	0	0	0	57
2016	0	2	0	12	0	0	1	15
2017	0	18	0	6	0	0	0	24
2018	0	20	0	4	0	0	0	24
2019	24	45	3	57	0	0	4	133
2020	44	70	6	107	0	0	8	235
2021	39	97	2	119	0	0	14	271
2022	54	109	2	134	0	3	11	313
2023	56	108	3	153	0	3	5	328
2024	74	134	7	199	0	0	6	420

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 Riverside

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	88	4.0	22.0	80.7
2015	57	3.0	19.0	77.2
2016	15	n/a	n/a	80
2017	24	n/a	n/a	45.8
2018	24	n/a	n/a	83.3
2019	133	9.0	14.7	42.9
2020	235	14.0	16.7	98.7
2021	271	16.0	16.9	54.2
2022	313	14.0	22.3	58.5
2023	328	17.0	19.2	68
2024	420	0.0	n/a	65.2

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 Riverside

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	88	4.0	22.0	80.7
2015	57	3.0	19.0	77.2
2016	15	n/a	n/a	80
2017	24	n/a	n/a	45.8
2018	24	n/a	n/a	83.3
2019	133	9.0	14.7	42.9
2020	235	14.0	16.7	98.7
2021	271	16.0	16.9	54.2
2022	313	14.0	22.3	58.5
2023	328	17.0	19.2	68
2024	420	0.0	n/a	65.2

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 Riverside

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$00 (0.0%)	$12,609 (100.0%)	$12,609
2020	$346 (3.5%)	$9,609 (96.5%)	$9,955
2021	$1,601 (16.0%)	$8,376 (84.0%)	$9,977
2022	$1,315 (13.7%)	$8,276 (86.3%)	$9,591
2023	$1,233 (11.2%)	$9,786 (88.8%)	$11,019

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Somerset Academy Riverside

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 1729^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1301^st of 2240 Elementary schools	21.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Somerset Academy Riverside)	47	53	6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Broward)	60	54	6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Somerset Academy Riverside)	59	61	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Broward)	65	58	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Somerset Academy Riverside)	57	64	7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Somerset Academy Riverside)	38	50	12%
4th Grade Mathematics (Broward)	67	61	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Somerset Academy Riverside)	33	60	27%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)	59	58	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Somerset Academy Riverside)	23	41	18%
5th Grade Mathematics (Broward)	64	53	11%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Somerset Academy Riverside)	15	29	14%
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	133	328	146.6%
African American	45	108	140%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	3	3
Hispanic	57	153	168.4%
Pacific Islander	0	3
White	24	56	133.3%
Two or More Races	4	5	25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	42.9%	68%	25.1%

Schools Near Somerset Academy Riverside

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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 Riverside	Public, Charter	K-5	2251 Riverside Dr	Coral Springs	33065	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	Yes	(954) 255-9740	420	0	19.2	65.2%	74 (17.6%)	134 (31.9%)	199 (47.4%)	7 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.4%)	35.3	1480^th of 2256 public elementary schools	34.4%		41.1	1301^st of 2240 public elementary schools	41.9%	179	46.0	58.0	48.0				48.0	42.0	45.0				36.0						$11,019	$1,233	$9,786
Forest Hills Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3100 NW 85th Ave	Coral Springs	33065	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 322-6400	688	40	17.2	51.6%	89 (12.9%)	265 (38.5%)	285 (41.4%)	28 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	20 (2.9%)	70.3	634^th of 2256 public elementary schools	71.9%		52.3	1038^th of 2240 public elementary schools	53.7%	404	62.0	67.0	61.0				67.0	67.0	65.0				56.0						$11,710	$2,336	$9,372
Ramblewood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8950 Shadow Wood Blvd	Coral Springs	33071	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 322-8150	698	46	15.1	40.7%	155 (22.2%)	232 (33.2%)	263 (37.7%)	15 (2.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	31 (4.4%)	53.9	996^th of 2256 public elementary schools	55.9%		60.2	831^st of 2240 public elementary schools	62.9%	165	52.0	59.0	51.0				62.0	65.0	60.0				39.0						$12,577	$2,474	$10,104
James S. Hunt Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7800 NW 35th Ct	Coral Springs	33065	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 322-6500	511	31	16.4	62.2%	21 (4.1%)	304 (59.5%)	167 (32.7%)	9 (1.8%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.6%)	35.6	1471^st of 2256 public elementary schools	34.8%		30.3	1603^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	28.4%	132	54.0	45.0	42.0				54.0	48.0	31.0				50.0						$13,317	$2,717	$10,600
Margate Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6300 NW 18th St	Margate	33063	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 322-6900	1,054	61	17.2	53.5%	203 (19.3%)	440 (41.7%)	325 (30.8%)	26 (2.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	59 (5.6%)	57.4	914^th of 2256 public elementary schools	59.5%		38.6	1373^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	38.7%	459	55.0	57.0	52.0				59.0	69.0	62.0				50.0						$12,616	$2,622	$9,994
Maplewood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	9850 Ramblewood Dr	Coral Springs	33071	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 322-6850	548	34	16.1	46.5%	129 (23.5%)	160 (29.2%)	209 (38.1%)	18 (3.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	30 (5.5%)	59.5	873^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	61.3%		56.6	932^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	58.4%	59	53.0	59.0	63.0				55.0	62.0	64.0				54.0						$12,794	$2,258	$10,535
Parkside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10257 NW 29th St	Coral Springs	33065	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 322-7850	729	48	15.3	45.7%	133 (18.2%)	201 (27.6%)	327 (44.9%)	19 (2.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (6.6%)	57.6	907^th of 2256 public elementary schools	59.8%		59.2	860^th of 2240 public elementary schools	61.6%	47	59.0	56.0	59.0				63.0	67.0	52.0				45.0						$12,270	$2,486	$9,783
Renaissance Charter School At Coral Springs	Public, Charter	K-8	6250 W Sample Rd	Coral Springs	33067	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	Yes	(954) 369-1179	1,519	0		9.3%	320 (21.1%)	486 (32.0%)	592 (39.0%)	68 (4.5%)	4 (0.3%)	4 (0.3%)	45 (3.0%)	66.8	702^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	68.9%		73.8	538^th of 2240 public elementary schools	76.0%	164	59.0	60.0	63.0	69.0	68.0	70.0	72.0	67.0	62.0	71.0	69.0	84.0	47.0	56.0	95.0	100.0	88.0	88.0	$8,208	$312	$7,896
Rise Academy School Of Science And Technology	Public, Charter	K-8	6101 NW 31st St	Margate	33063	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	Yes	(954) 968-7977	347	18	19.2	4.3%	28 (8.1%)	250 (72.0%)	52 (15.0%)	9 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.3%)	74.8	530^th of 2256 public elementary schools	76.5%		70.3	626^th of 2240 public elementary schools	72.1%	96	74.0	56.0	59.0	66.0	76.0	75.0	85.0	76.0	68.0	77.0	92.0	98.0	55.0	38.0			100.0	92.0	$8,661	$405	$8,256
Atlantic West Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	301 NW 69th Ter	Margate	33063	Broward County	Broward	No	Yes	No	Yes	(754) 322-5300	607	41	14.8	64.7%	31 (5.1%)	367 (60.5%)	176 (29.0%)	17 (2.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (2.3%)	25.1	1762^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	21.9%		28.5	1651^st of 2240 public elementary schools	26.3%	111	44.0	41.0	43.0				50.0	43.0	34.0				33.0						$14,405	$3,331	$11,074

Frequently Asked Questions about Somerset Academy Riverside

Is Somerset Academy Riverside a good school?

Somerset Academy Riverside ranks 1480^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Somerset Academy Riverside in?

Broward

How many students attend Somerset Academy Riverside?

In the 2023-24 school year, 420 students attended Somerset Academy Riverside.

What is the racial makeup of Somerset Academy Riverside?

Students at Somerset Academy Riverside are 47% Hispanic, 32% African American, 18% White, 2% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

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