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:
452^nd of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,265

Student/teacher ratio: 18.0

Number of students: 579

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

86.0%

African American:

7.8%

White:

4.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 81.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Somerset Academy Charter Elementary School (South Homestead ranks better than 80% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 63^rd among 281 ranked elementary schools in the Miami-Dade School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.4. (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 (86%), African American (7.8%), White (4.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 81.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

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...)

Compare Somerset Academy Charter Elementary School (South Homestead employs 32 full-time teachers.

Finance

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 24^th 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
2010	20.37	1622^nd	1919	15.5%
2011	63.45	774^th	1985	61.0%
2012	64.68	696^th	1984	64.9%
2013	56.17	874^th	2029	56.9%
2014	59.76	823^rd	2064	60.1%
2016	68.27	640^th	2087	69.3%
2017	68.44	645^th	2112	69.5%
2018	74.03	505^th	2118	76.2%
2019	78.67	434^th	2182	80.1%
2021	60.26	853^rd	2247	62.0%
2022	64.97	739^th	2219	66.7%
2023	83.91	317^th	2240	85.8%
2024	78.40	452^nd	2256	80.0%

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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 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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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 434^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 317^th 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)	79	56	23%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)	60	56	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Somerset Academy Charter Elementary School (South Homestead)	74	72	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)	67	60	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Somerset Academy Charter Elementary School (South Homestead)	66	84	18%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)	64	62	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Somerset Academy Charter Elementary School (South Homestead)	73	68	5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)	69	65	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Somerset Academy Charter Elementary School (South Homestead)	70	67	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)	60	59	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Somerset Academy Charter Elementary School (South Homestead)	77	48	29%
5th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)	65	54	11%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Somerset Academy Charter Elementary School (South Homestead)	64	67	3%
5th Grade Science (Miami-Dade)	53	50	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	536	579	8%
African American	37	45	21.6%
American Indian	1	3	200%
Asian	3	3
Hispanic	453	498	9.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	37	28	24.3%
Two or More Races	5	2	60%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	31.7%	81.2%	49.5%

Schools Near Somerset Academy Charter Elementary School (South Homestead

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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 Charter Elementary School (South Homestead	Public, Charter	K-5	300 SE 1st Dr	Homestead	33030	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(305) 245-6108	579	32	18.0	81.2%	28 (4.8%)	45 (7.8%)	498 (86.0%)	3 (0.5%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	78.4	452^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	80.0%		83.9	317^th of 2240 public elementary schools	85.8%	135	72.0	76.0	68.0				78.0	65.0	66.0				56.0						$9,265	$900	$8,365
Lincoln-Marti Schools (International Campus)	Public, Charter	K-8	103 E Lucy St	Florida City	33034	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(305) 242-3330	256	18	14.2	89.5%	7 (2.7%)	39 (15.2%)	210 (82.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	53.4	1013^th of 2256 public elementary schools	55.1%		44.5	1219^th of 2240 public elementary schools	45.6%	206	38.0	41.0	46.0	54.0	74.0	58.0	76.0	78.0	66.0	88.0	87.0	68.0	39.0	31.0	100.0			78.0	$11,842	$807	$11,035
Laura C. Saunders Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	505 SW 8th St	Homestead	33030	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 247-3933	477	30	15.9	79.7%	4 (0.8%)	273 (57.2%)	199 (41.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12.8	2091^st of 2256 public elementary schools	7.3%		17.4	1973^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	11.9%	118	21.0	28.0	35.0				43.0	43.0	23.0				28.0						$14,488	$3,527	$10,961
Somerset Oaks Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	1000 Old Dixie Hwy	Homestead	33030	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(305) 247-3993	624	0		94.7%	24 (3.8%)	34 (5.4%)	560 (89.7%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.6%)	51.5	1053^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	53.3%		53	1018^th of 2240 public elementary schools	54.6%	35	51.0	51.0	46.0	54.0	40.0	59.0	72.0	61.0	48.0	68.0	69.0	61.0	40.0	35.0	68.0		84.0	70.0	$10,219	$618	$9,600
Florida City Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	364 NW 6th Ave	Florida City	33034	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 247-4676	608	40	15.2	81.9%	11 (1.8%)	333 (54.8%)	251 (41.3%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	7 (1.2%)	12.8	2090^th of 2256 public elementary schools	7.4%		13.6	2063^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	7.9%	27	36.0	33.0	30.0				43.0	35.0	23.0				27.0						$13,502	$2,848	$10,653
West Homestead K-8 Center	Public	PK, KG-8	1550 SW 6th St	Homestead	33030	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 248-0812	851	48	17.7	61.3%	10 (1.2%)	159 (18.7%)	681 (80.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	5.5	2218^th of 2256 public elementary schools	1.7%		11.8	2106^th of 2240 public elementary schools	6.0%	112	20.0	9.0	27.0	15.0	24.0	38.0	28.0	18.0	32.0	27.0	46.0	45.0	27.0	36.0	89.0			44.0	$10,742	$2,501	$8,240
Somerset Arts Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	1700 N Krome Ave	Homestead	33030	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(305) 246-4949	411	0		74.0%	47 (11.4%)	21 (5.1%)	332 (80.8%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	8 (1.9%)	75.2	520^th of 2256 public elementary schools	77.0%		59.4	855^th of 2240 public elementary schools	61.8%	335	68.0	77.0	64.0				70.0	64.0	63.0				61.0						$10,797	$487	$10,310
Redondo Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	18480 SW 304th St	Homestead	33030	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 247-5943	500	35	14.2	66.8%	7 (1.4%)	12 (2.4%)	480 (96.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)								(n/a)	40.0						52.0												$14,619	$2,532	$12,088
Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center	Public	PK, KG-8	955 SE 18th Ave	Homestead	33035	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 257-6000	1,355	77	17.5	74.1%	51 (3.8%)	573 (42.3%)	714 (52.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (1.2%)	12.3	2101^st of 2256 public elementary schools	6.9%		17.3	1976^th of 2240 public elementary schools	11.8%	125	32.0	28.0	31.0	35.0	33.0	45.0	36.0	32.0	32.0	41.0	31.0	40.0	23.0	35.0	69.0	80.0	100.0	60.0	$11,315	$2,399	$8,917
Miami Community Charter School	Public, Charter	K-5	101 S Redland Rd	Florida City	33034	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(305) 245-2552	535	28	19.1	82.6%	2 (0.4%)	43 (8.0%)	488 (91.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	24.4	1782^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	21.0%		17.5	1972^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	12.0%	190	58.0	28.0	38.0				59.0	38.0	31.0				23.0						$11,944	$1,227	$10,718

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

How many students attend Somerset Academy Charter Elementary School (South Homestead?

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

Is Somerset Academy Charter Elementary School (South Homestead a good school?

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

What district is Somerset Academy Charter Elementary School (South Homestead in?

Miami-Dade

What is the racial makeup of Somerset Academy Charter Elementary School (South Homestead?

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

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