Somerset Academy Elementary South Campus

Summary:

Somerset Academy Elementary South Campus is a public charter elementary school in Pembroke Pines, Florida, serving 347 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. This high-performing school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and boasting impressive proficiency rates that far exceed the Broward County and Florida state averages.

Somerset Academy's academic excellence is particularly noteworthy given its diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic students (78.1%) compared to the surrounding schools like Franklin Academy F, Silver Shores Elementary School, and Dolphin Bay Elementary School. The school's 5th-grade science proficiency rate of 72% in 2023-2024 is significantly higher than the Broward (52%) and Florida averages.

However, the school has faced a concerning trend of increasing chronic absenteeism, rising from 4.6% in 2019-2020 to 18.6% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average and the nearby schools. Additionally, Somerset Academy's spending per student has fluctuated over the years, ranging from $6,802 in 2021-2022 to $9,994 in 2019-2020, generally lower than the spending per student at the nearby public schools like Sunset Lakes Elementary School and Panther Run Elementary School. The school's ability to maintain its high academic performance with relatively lower spending is a testament to its educational quality, but it is important to ensure that the school has the necessary resources to support student success.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

6340 Sunset Dr
Miami, FL 33143

(954) 404-7616

District: Broward

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,328

Student/teacher ratio: 24.9

Number of students: 349

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

80.2%

African American:

7.4%

White:

6.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 37.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Somerset Academy Elementary South Campus ranks better than 96.6% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 9^th among 189 ranked elementary schools in the Broward School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.87. (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: Hispanic (80.2%), African American (7.4%), White (6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 37.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Somerset Academy Elementary South Campus is 24.9. 175 elementary schools in the Broward School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Somerset Academy Elementary South Campus employs 14 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Somerset Academy Elementary South Campus is $9,328. 165 elementary schools in the Broward School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Somerset Academy Elementary South Campus 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 Elementary South Campus

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2021	79.23	446^th	2247	80.2%
2022	88.56	222^nd	2219	90.0%
2023	92.87	99^th	2240	95.6%
2024	93.87	76^th	2256	96.6%

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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 Elementary South Campus

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2019	16	27	22	192	1	3	10	271
2020	18	27	21	221	0	2	9	298
2021	22	30	19	249	0	1	10	331
2022	18	29	20	267	0	2	8	344
2023	25	29	12	271	1	2	7	347
2024	21	26	15	280	0	1	6	349

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 Elementary South Campus

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	271	12.0	22.5	36.2
2020	298	13.0	22.9	35.2
2021	331	15.0	22.0	30.8
2022	344	15.0	22.9	39.2
2023	347	14.0	24.7	39.5
2024	349	14.0	24.9	37.8

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 Elementary South Campus

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	271	12.0	22.5	36.2
2020	298	13.0	22.9	35.2
2021	331	15.0	22.0	30.8
2022	344	15.0	22.9	39.2
2023	347	14.0	24.7	39.5
2024	349	14.0	24.9	37.8

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 Elementary South Campus

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$312 (3.1%)	$9,683 (96.9%)	$9,994
2021	$222 (2.8%)	$7,800 (97.2%)	$8,022
2022	$232 (3.4%)	$6,569 (96.6%)	$6,802
2023	$743 (8.0%)	$8,585 (92.0%)	$9,328

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Somerset Academy Elementary South Campus

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	271	347	28%
African American	27	29	7.4%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	22	12	45.5%
Hispanic	192	271	41.1%
Pacific Islander	3	2	33.3%
White	16	25	56.3%
Two or More Races	10	7	30%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	36.2%	39.5%	3.3%

Schools Near Somerset Academy Elementary South Campus

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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
Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward	Public, Charter	K-8	6340 Sunset Dr	Miami	33143	Miami-Dade County	Broward	Yes	No	No	Yes	(954) 587-8348	342	22	15.5	80.4%	38 (11.1%)	203 (59.4%)	85 (24.9%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.1%)	63.1	796^th of 2256 public elementary schools	64.7%		52.4	1036^th of 2240 public elementary schools	53.8%	240	58.0	63.0	67.0	69.0	68.0	56.0	74.0	61.0	60.0	67.0	57.0	23.0	30.0	38.0	70.0			77.0	$10,205	$1,195	$9,010
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	349	14	24.9	37.8%	21 (6.0%)	26 (7.4%)	280 (80.2%)	15 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (1.7%)	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
Somerset Parkland Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	6340 Sunset Dr	Miami	33143	Miami-Dade County	Broward	Yes	No	No	No	(954) 718-3391	945	0	19.9	23.4%	431 (45.6%)	55 (5.8%)	340 (36.0%)	78 (8.3%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	38 (4.0%)	86.3	276^th of 2256 public elementary schools	87.8%		81.8	370^th of 2240 public elementary schools	83.5%	94	84.0	70.0	79.0	86.0	78.0	79.0	91.0	79.0	69.0	62.0	82.0	75.0	57.0	62.0	70.0	100.0	100.0	79.0	$8,570	$485	$8,085
Somerset Academy Lakes	Public, Charter	K-5	6340 Sunset Dr	Miami	33143	Miami-Dade County	Palm Beach	Yes	No	No	Yes	(561) 641-4449	416	25	16.5	75.5%	43 (10.3%)	40 (9.6%)	329 (79.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	37	1430^th of 2256 public elementary schools	36.6%		21.7	1847^th of 2240 public elementary schools	17.5%	417	53.0	50.0	34.0				64.0	60.0	38.0				21.0						$11,167	$738	$10,428
Pinecrest Academy Four Corners	Public, Charter	K-8	6340 Sunset Dr	Miami	33143	Miami-Dade County	Lake	Yes	No	No	No	(352) 978-3397	513	22	23.3	61.2%	111 (21.6%)	37 (7.2%)	341 (66.5%)	10 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	13 (2.5%)	41.9	1293^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	42.7%		49	1120^th of 2240 public elementary schools	50.0%	173	59.0	42.0	63.0	61.0	74.0	55.0	59.0	37.0	43.0	57.0	85.0	46.0	30.0	50.0	94.0			91.0	$7,778	$486	$7,292
Mater Academy At St Cloud	Public, Charter	K-8	6340 Sunset Dr	Miami	33143	Miami-Dade County	Osceola	Yes	No	No	No	(305) 343-2434	607	15	40.4	64.9%	108 (17.8%)	31 (5.1%)	431 (71.0%)	16 (2.6%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	18 (3.0%)	38.6	1376^th of 2256 public elementary schools	39.0%		29.5	1626^th of 2240 public elementary schools	27.4%	250	49.0	46.0	48.0	65.0	59.0	54.0	44.0	49.0	35.0	47.0	29.0	58.0	51.0	42.0	92.0			71.0	$8,398	$842	$7,556
Doral Academy North Charter Elementary	Public, Charter	K-5	6340 Sunset Drive	Miami	33143	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(305) 995-1000	114	5	22.8	2.6%	8 (7.0%)	0 (0.0%)	103 (90.4%)	3 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Ludlam Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6639 SW 74th St	South Miami	33143	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 667-5551	271	20	13.5	53.1%	12 (4.4%)	43 (15.9%)	207 (76.4%)	6 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	64	772^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	65.8%		68.3	654^th of 2240 public elementary schools	70.8%	118	50.0	59.0	64.0				67.0	76.0	62.0				51.0						$16,226	$3,136	$13,090
Somerset Academy Elementary School (South Miami Campus)	Public, Charter	K-5	5876 SW 68th St	South Miami	33143	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	No	(305) 740-0509	504	25	20.1	23.2%	40 (7.9%)	10 (2.0%)	449 (89.1%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	97.6	13^th of 2256 public elementary schools	99.4%		98	8^th of 2240 public elementary schools	99.6%	5	84.0	87.0	96.0				95.0	94.0	96.0				86.0						$10,628	$336	$10,292
South Miami K-8 Center	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	6800 SW 60th St	South Miami	33143	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	No	(305) 667-8847	549	37	14.8	46.1%	39 (7.1%)	72 (13.1%)	426 (77.6%)	8 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.7%)	55.3	962^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	57.4%		60	841^st of 2240 public elementary schools	62.5%	121	54.0	53.0	63.0	60.0	76.0	78.0	47.0	64.0	62.0	56.0	65.0	67.0	48.0	72.0	93.0			85.0	$14,556	$2,150	$12,405

Frequently Asked Questions about Somerset Academy Elementary South Campus

What district is Somerset Academy Elementary South Campus in?

Broward

What is the racial makeup of Somerset Academy Elementary South Campus?

Students at Somerset Academy Elementary South Campus are 80% Hispanic, 7% African American, 6% White, 4% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

How many students attend Somerset Academy Elementary South Campus?

In the 2023-24 school year, 349 students attended Somerset Academy Elementary South Campus.

Is Somerset Academy Elementary South Campus a good school?

Yes! Somerset Academy Elementary South Campus is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 76^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools.

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