Somerset Academy

Summary:

Somerset Academy is a public charter elementary school located in Miami, Florida, serving 802 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Miami-Dade school district, which is ranked 24th out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Somerset Academy consistently outperforms the Miami-Dade and Florida state averages in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subjects. In the 2023-2024 school year, 71% of 3rd graders, 70% of 4th graders, and 79% of 5th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 56%, 55%, and 56% for Miami-Dade, respectively. In math, 90% of 3rd graders, 92% of 4th graders, and 85% of 5th graders were proficient or better, compared to 65%, 62%, and 59% for Miami-Dade, respectively. Somerset Academy's 5th-grade science proficiency rate was 68%, significantly higher than the Miami-Dade and Florida state averages of 53%.

Somerset Academy has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in Florida, with a ranking of 167 out of 2,256 schools in the 2023-2024 school year, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 145 to 729 out of over 2,000 Florida elementary schools, but has maintained a 4- or 5-star rating for most of the past decade. While Somerset Academy outperforms the nearby schools, such as Jack David Gordon Elementary School and Academir Charter School Preparatory, in academic metrics, these surrounding schools also demonstrate strong academic performance and are ranked highly within the state.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

 18491 SW 134th Ave
       Miami, FL  33177


(305) 969-6074

District: Miami-Dade

SchoolDigger Rank:
167th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,232 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  20.0 Help
Number of students:  802

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
94.1%
White:
2.6%
African American:
1.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  64% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Somerset Academy ranks better than 92.6% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 28th among 281 ranked elementary schools in the Miami-Dade School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.37. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (94.1%), White (2.6%), African American (1.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 64% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Somerset Academy is 20. 248 elementary schools in the Miami-Dade School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Somerset Academy employs 40 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Somerset Academy is $9,232. 269 elementary schools in the Miami-Dade School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Miami-Dade:

SchoolDigger ranks Miami-Dade 24th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2007 73.42 452nd 1786 74.7%
2008 78.09 354th 1789 80.2%
2009 81.75 288th 1847 84.4%
2010 78.61 352nd 1919 81.7%
2011 88.73 134th 1985 93.2%
2012 88.60 159th 1984 92.0%
2013 90.09 147th 2029 92.8%
2014 91.15 127th 2064 93.8%
2016 86.30 235th 2087 88.7%
2017 90.41 145th 2112 93.1%
2018 89.90 154th 2118 92.7%
2019 89.55 166th 2182 92.4%
2021 66.21 729th 2247 67.6%
2022 86.46 278th 2219 87.5%
2023 82.50 357th 2240 84.1%
2024 90.37 167th 2256 92.6%
See the entire list of Florida Elementary School Rankings!

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

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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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
2005 3 1 0 34 0 n/a n/a 0 38
2006 62 22 6 435 0 n/a n/a 0 525
2007 62 26 9 456 0 n/a n/a 10 563
2008 73 21 8 429 0 n/a n/a 9 540
2009 62 25 10 433 0 n/a n/a 9 539
2010 48 24 12 454 0 n/a n/a 5 543
2011 44 23 12 445 0 0 3 0 527
2012 33 20 11 413 0 2 2 0 481
2013 29 19 12 512 1 2 0 0 575
2014 18 18 11 518 1 2 0 0 568
2015 17 15 7 543 2 3 0 0 587
2016 12 14 7 545 1 3 0 0 582
2017 8 12 7 584 1 2 1 0 615
2018 14 14 5 623 1 1 1 0 659
2019 19 12 8 655 0 1 4 0 699
2020 16 13 8 719 1 1 3 0 761
2021 18 19 8 768 1 1 4 0 819
2022 18 10 7 787 1 1 4 0 828
2023 21 11 10 755 1 1 3 0 802

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
2005 38 1.0 38.0 42.1
2006 525 23.0 22.8 40.6
2007 563 n/a n/a 42.1
2008 540 34.0 15.9 40.9
2009 539 32.6 16.6 42.1
2010 543 32.5 16.7 44.1
2011 527 37.0 14.2 53.7
2012 481 30.0 16.0 51.6
2013 575 34.0 16.9 37.4
2014 568 27.0 21.0 58.8
2015 587 29.0 20.2 57.8
2016 582 n/a n/a 63.6
2017 615 24.0 25.6 64.9
2018 659 36.0 18.3 62.7
2019 699 1.0 699.0 66
2020 761 41.0 18.5 68.3
2021 819 40.0 20.4 66.3
2022 828 42.0 19.7 74.8
2023 802 40.0 20.0 64

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
2005 38 1.0 38.0 42.1
2006 525 23.0 22.8 40.6
2007 563 n/a n/a 42.1
2008 540 34.0 15.9 40.9
2009 539 32.6 16.6 42.1
2010 543 32.5 16.7 44.1
2011 527 37.0 14.2 53.7
2012 481 30.0 16.0 51.6
2013 575 34.0 16.9 37.4
2014 568 27.0 21.0 58.8
2015 587 29.0 20.2 57.8
2016 582 n/a n/a 63.6
2017 615 24.0 25.6 64.9
2018 659 36.0 18.3 62.7
2019 699 1.0 699.0 66
2020 761 41.0 18.5 68.3
2021 819 40.0 20.4 66.3
2022 828 42.0 19.7 74.8
2023 802 40.0 20.0 64

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Somerset Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $00 (0.0%) $7,204 (100.0%) $7,204
2019 $25 (0.3%) $7,987 (99.7%) $8,013
2020 $20 (0.2%) $8,302 (99.8%) $8,322
2021 $453 (6.2%) $6,901 (93.9%) $7,353
2022 $810 (10.8%) $6,679 (89.2%) $7,489
2023 $231 (2.5%) $9,001 (97.5%) $9,232

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 166th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 357th of 2240 Elementary schools
 8.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Somerset Academy)8478
 6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)6056
 4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Somerset Academy)8184
 3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)6760
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Somerset Academy)8172
 9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)6462
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Somerset Academy)9182
 9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)6965
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Somerset Academy)7874
 4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)6059
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Somerset Academy)8172
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)6554
 11%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Somerset Academy)6750
 17%
   5th Grade Science (Miami-Dade)5350
 3%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students699802
 14.7%
African American1211
 8.3%
American Indian01
Asian810
 25%
Hispanic655755
 15.3%
Pacific Islander11
White1921
 10.5%
Two or More Races43
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients66%64%
 2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Somerset Academy

Students at Somerset Academy are 94% Hispanic, 3% White, 1% African American, 1% Asian.

Yes. Somerset Academy ranks in the top 7.4% of Florida elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 802 students attended Somerset Academy.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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