Somerset Academy Bay Middle School

Summary:

Somerset Academy Bay Middle School is a public charter middle school located in Miami, Florida, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of 244. 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 Bay Middle School consistently outperforms the Miami-Dade and Florida state averages on standardized tests across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 83% proficiency in 6th grade ELA, 83% in 7th grade ELA, and 90% in 8th grade ELA, compared to 57%, 55%, and 54% for Miami-Dade, respectively. The school has been ranked among the top 36 middle schools in Florida for the past several years, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, placing it in the top 3% of middle schools in the state.

The student population at Somerset Academy Bay Middle School is predominantly Hispanic, with 93.44% of students identifying as Hispanic in the 2022-2023 school year. This is significantly higher than the racial makeup of the nearby schools, such as Richmond Heights Middle School, South Miami Middle School, and Howard D. McMillan Middle School, which have a more diverse student population. Additionally, Somerset Academy Bay Middle School has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate and a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch compared to the nearby schools.


Detail:

Public, Charter 6-8

 9500 SW 97th Ave
       Miami, FL  33176


(305) 274-0682

District: Miami-Dade

SchoolDigger Rank:
36th of 1,196 Florida Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,248 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  27.1 Help
Number of students:  244

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
93.4%
White:
5.3%
Asian:
0.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  17.2% Help


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Compare Details Somerset Academy Bay Middle School ranks better than 97% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks 7th among 76 ranked middle schools in the Miami-Dade School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.27. (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 (93.4%), White (5.3%), Asian (0.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 17.2% 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 Bay Middle School is 27.1. 65 middle schools in the Miami-Dade School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Somerset Academy Bay Middle School employs 9 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Somerset Academy Bay Middle School is $8,248. 69 middle schools in the Miami-Dade School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Somerset Academy Bay Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Somerset Academy Bay Middle School 36th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Somerset Academy Bay Middle School in the ranking list.)

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 Bay Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2016 73.76 239th 997 76.0%
2017 94.83 36th 1031 96.5%
2018 94.67 35th 1035 96.6%
2019 97.05 11th 1099 99.0%
2021 94.64 34th 1136 97.0%
2022 94.72 35th 1148 97.0%
2023 93.37 51st 1177 95.7%
2024 94.27 36th 1196 97.0%
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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 Bay Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2014 3 0 0 21 0 0 0 0 24
2015 8 0 1 34 0 0 0 0 43
2016 9 1 1 48 0 0 0 0 59
2017 5 1 2 35 0 0 0 0 43
2018 10 2 1 58 0 0 0 0 71
2019 12 3 1 75 0 0 0 0 91
2020 17 3 0 148 0 0 1 0 169
2021 16 2 2 210 0 0 1 0 231
2022 13 1 3 216 0 0 1 0 234
2023 13 1 2 228 0 0 0 0 244

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 Bay Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 24 1.0 24.0 12.5
2015 43 2.0 21.5 25.6
2016 59 3.0 19.6 22
2017 43 3.0 14.3 20.9
2018 71 n/a n/a 4.2
2019 91 4.0 22.7 3.3
2020 169 6.0 28.1 16.6
2021 231 0.0 n/a 19.9
2022 234 10.0 23.4 15.4
2023 244 9.0 27.1 17.2

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 Bay Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 24 1.0 24.0 12.5
2015 43 2.0 21.5 25.6
2016 59 3.0 19.6 22
2017 43 3.0 14.3 20.9
2018 71 n/a n/a 4.2
2019 91 4.0 22.7 3.3
2020 169 6.0 28.1 16.6
2021 231 0.0 n/a 19.9
2022 234 10.0 23.4 15.4
2023 244 9.0 27.1 17.2

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 Bay Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $202 (5.8%) $3,311 (94.2%) $3,513
2019 $26 (0.3%) $8,387 (99.7%) $8,412
2020 $27 (0.4%) $7,433 (99.6%) $7,460
2021 $1,133 (13.8%) $7,071 (86.2%) $8,205
2022 $530 (7.3%) $6,741 (92.7%) $7,271
2023 $428 (5.2%) $7,819 (94.8%) $8,248

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Somerset Academy Bay Middle School

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 11th of 1099 Middle schoolsRanks 51st of 1177 Middle schools
 3.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Somerset Academy Bay Middle School)9182
 9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)5855
 3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Somerset Academy Bay Middle School)9377
 16%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)5851
 7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Somerset Academy Bay Middle School)9485
 9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)5653
 3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5248
 4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Somerset Academy Bay Middle School)9791
 6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)5348
 5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5446
 8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Somerset Academy Bay Middle School)10088
 12%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)6054
 6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5649
 7%
End of Course Civics (Somerset Academy Bay Middle School)10099
 1%
   End of Course Civics (Miami-Dade)7368
 5%
   End of Course Civics (Florida)7166
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Somerset Academy Bay Middle School)10070
 30%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Miami-Dade)6357
 6%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students91244
 168.1%
African American31
 66.7%
American Indian00
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic75228
 204%
Pacific Islander00
White1213
 8.3%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients3.3%17.2%
 13.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Somerset Academy Bay Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 244 students attended Somerset Academy Bay Middle School.

Students at Somerset Academy Bay Middle School are 93% Hispanic, 5% White.

Yes! Somerset Academy Bay Middle School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 36th of 1196 Florida middle schools.


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