Somerset Academy Charter Elementary School (South Homestead

Summary:

Somerset Academy Charter Elementary School (South Homestead) is a public charter elementary school in Homestead, Florida, serving 579 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. 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, 72% of 3rd graders, 76% of 4th graders, and 68% of 5th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 56%, 55%, and 56% for Miami-Dade, respectively. In math, 78% of 3rd graders, 65% of 4th graders, and 66% of 5th graders were proficient or better, compared to 65%, 62%, and 59% for Miami-Dade. The school's 5th-grade science proficiency rate was 56%, significantly higher than the Miami-Dade and Florida state averages of 53%. Somerset Academy has consistently ranked in the top 25% of Florida elementary schools, with a ranking of 452 out of 2,256 schools in the 2023-2024 school year.

While Somerset Academy outperforms nearby public schools like Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center and West Homestead K-8 Center, it faces some challenges. The school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 9.5% in 2019-2020 to 29.4% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the surrounding schools and the Miami-Dade district average. However, Somerset Academy's spending per student has increased from $7,409 in 2019-2020 to $9,265 in 2022-2023, indicating a growing investment in the school's resources.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

 300 SE 1st Dr
       Homestead, FL  33030


(305) 245-6108

District: Miami-Dade

SchoolDigger Rank:
452nd of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,265 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  18.0 Help
Number of students:  579

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
86.0%
African American:
7.8%
White:
4.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  81.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Somerset Academy Charter Elementary School (South Homestead ranks better than 80% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 63rd 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 78.4. (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 (86%), African American (7.8%), White (4.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 81.2% 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 Charter Elementary School (South Homestead is 18. 209 elementary schools in the Miami-Dade School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Somerset Academy Charter Elementary School (South Homestead employs 32 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Somerset Academy Charter Elementary School (South Homestead is $9,265. 267 elementary schools in the Miami-Dade School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Somerset Academy Charter Elementary School (South Homestead 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 Charter Elementary School (South Homestead

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 20.37 1622nd 1919 15.5%
2011 63.45 774th 1985 61.0%
2012 64.68 696th 1984 64.9%
2013 56.17 874th 2029 56.9%
2014 59.76 823rd 2064 60.1%
2016 68.27 640th 2087 69.3%
2017 68.44 645th 2112 69.5%
2018 74.03 505th 2118 76.2%
2019 78.67 434th 2182 80.1%
2021 60.26 853rd 2247 62.0%
2022 64.97 739th 2219 66.7%
2023 83.91 317th 2240 85.8%
2024 78.40 452nd 2256 80.0%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Somerset Academy Charter Elementary School (South Homestead Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Somerset Academy Charter Elementary School (South Homestead

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2009 8 0 0 13 0 n/a n/a 0 21
2010 48 30 5 182 0 n/a n/a 3 268
2011 49 34 2 202 0 0 5 0 292
2012 49 32 3 224 0 0 4 0 312
2013 49 34 3 227 0 0 5 0 318
2014 51 47 7 344 0 0 4 0 453
2015 46 40 6 392 2 0 7 0 493
2016 46 42 5 392 0 0 5 0 490
2017 36 48 7 418 0 0 6 0 515
2018 30 39 5 452 1 0 4 0 531
2019 37 37 3 453 1 0 5 0 536
2020 29 53 5 494 2 0 4 0 587
2021 27 57 4 480 2 0 3 0 573
2022 29 51 4 462 2 0 3 0 551
2023 28 45 3 498 3 0 2 0 579

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 Charter Elementary School (South Homestead

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 21 1.0 21.0 19
2010 268 13.0 20.6 58.1
2011 292 19.0 15.3 65.4
2012 312 19.0 16.4 71.2
2013 318 21.0 15.1 72
2014 453 19.0 23.8 73.1
2015 493 30.0 16.4 68.2
2016 490 31.0 15.8 77.1
2017 515 31.0 16.6 75.1
2018 531 36.0 14.7 23.9
2019 536 29.0 18.4 31.7
2020 587 32.0 18.3 37.5
2021 573 0.0 n/a 75.4
2022 551 31.0 17.7 72.6
2023 579 32.0 18.0 81.2

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 Charter Elementary School (South Homestead

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 21 1.0 21.0 19
2010 268 13.0 20.6 58.1
2011 292 19.0 15.3 65.4
2012 312 19.0 16.4 71.2
2013 318 21.0 15.1 72
2014 453 19.0 23.8 73.1
2015 493 30.0 16.4 68.2
2016 490 31.0 15.8 77.1
2017 515 31.0 16.6 75.1
2018 531 36.0 14.7 23.9
2019 536 29.0 18.4 31.7
2020 587 32.0 18.3 37.5
2021 573 0.0 n/a 75.4
2022 551 31.0 17.7 72.6
2023 579 32.0 18.0 81.2

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 Charter Elementary School (South Homestead

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $372 (5.6%) $6,266 (94.4%) $6,638
2019 $380 (5.3%) $6,852 (94.7%) $7,232
2020 $388 (5.2%) $7,022 (94.8%) $7,409
2021 $753 (9.4%) $7,225 (90.6%) $7,978
2022 $1,143 (14.0%) $7,011 (86.0%) $8,153
2023 $900 (9.7%) $8,365 (90.3%) $9,265

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Somerset Academy Charter Elementary School (South Homestead

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 434th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 317th of 2240 Elementary schools
 5.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Somerset Academy Charter Elementary School (South Homestead)7956
 23%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)6056
 4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Somerset Academy Charter Elementary School (South Homestead)7472
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)6760
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Somerset Academy Charter Elementary School (South Homestead)6684
 18%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)6462
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Somerset Academy Charter Elementary School (South Homestead)7368
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)6965
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Somerset Academy Charter Elementary School (South Homestead)7067
 3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)6059
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Somerset Academy Charter Elementary School (South Homestead)7748
 29%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)6554
 11%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Somerset Academy Charter Elementary School (South Homestead)6467
 3%
   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 Students536579
 8%
African American3745
 21.6%
American Indian13
 200%
Asian33
Hispanic453498
 9.9%
Pacific Islander00
White3728
 24.3%
Two or More Races52
 60%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients31.7%81.2%
 49.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Somerset Academy Charter Elementary School (South Homestead

In the 2022-23 school year, 579 students attended Somerset Academy Charter Elementary School (South Homestead.

Students at Somerset Academy Charter Elementary School (South Homestead are 86% Hispanic, 8% African American, 5% White.

Somerset Academy Charter Elementary School (South Homestead ranks 452nd of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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