Somerset Academy Bay

Summary:

Somerset Academy Bay is a public charter elementary school in Miami, Florida that serves 458 students from kindergarten to 5th grade, with a diverse student population that is predominantly Hispanic.

Somerset Academy Bay consistently outperforms the Miami-Dade district and the state of Florida in academic assessments, with 95% of 3rd graders proficient in English Language Arts compared to 56% in the district and 55% statewide. The school has been ranked among the top 10% of elementary schools in Florida and maintains low chronic absenteeism rates. Despite its strong performance, Somerset Academy Bay has relatively low per-student spending compared to nearby public schools.

Interestingly, Somerset Academy Bay's academic success is mirrored by other high-performing charter schools in the area, such as True North Classical Academy, True North Classical Academy At Pinecrest, and Somerset Preparatory Academy Sunset. These nearby charter schools also demonstrate strong academic performance, often exceeding the district and state averages. The data suggests that school choice and the presence of high-quality charter schools are driving academic excellence in the Miami area.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

9500 SW 97th Ave
Miami, FL 33176

(305) 274-0682

District: Miami-Dade

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,206

Student/teacher ratio: 20.8

Number of students: 458

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

93.4%

White:

5.2%

Asian:

0.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 15.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Somerset Academy Bay ranks better than 96.1% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 16^th among 281 ranked elementary schools in the Miami-Dade School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.11. (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 (93.4%), White (5.2%), Asian (0.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 15.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Somerset Academy Bay is 20.8. 251 elementary schools in the Miami-Dade School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Somerset Academy Bay employs 22 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Somerset Academy Bay is $9,206. 270 elementary schools in the Miami-Dade School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Somerset Academy Bay 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 Bay

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2014	88.00	187^th	2064	90.9%
2016	91.03	135^th	2087	93.5%
2017	94.85	42^nd	2112	98.0%
2018	93.11	77^th	2118	96.4%
2019	94.52	40^th	2182	98.2%
2021	90.70	159^th	2247	92.9%
2022	89.17	209^th	2219	90.6%
2023	90.80	150^th	2240	93.3%
2024	93.11	88^th	2256	96.1%

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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 Bay

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2014	36	4	2	176	1	219
2015	29	2	3	212	1	247
2016	25	1	3	201	1	231
2017	25	1	2	218	1	247
2018	24	2	3	245	1	275
2019	18	0	3	253	2	276
2020	16	0	7	362	2	387
2021	18	1	5	400	2	426
2022	21	1	4	415	2	443
2023	24	1	4	428	1	458

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

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	219	14.0	15.6	11.4
2015	247	15.0	16.4	15.4
2016	231	15.0	15.4	13.9
2017	247	18.0	13.7	15.4
2018	275	n/a	n/a	1.1
2019	276	19.0	14.5	3.3
2020	387	21.0	18.4	8.3
2021	426	0.0	n/a	13.6
2022	443	23.0	19.2	16.5
2023	458	22.0	20.8	15.9

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

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	219	14.0	15.6	11.4
2015	247	15.0	16.4	15.4
2016	231	15.0	15.4	13.9
2017	247	18.0	13.7	15.4
2018	275	n/a	n/a	1.1
2019	276	19.0	14.5	3.3
2020	387	21.0	18.4	8.3
2021	426	0.0	n/a	13.6
2022	443	23.0	19.2	16.5
2023	458	22.0	20.8	15.9

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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$00 (0.0%)	$1,805 (100.0%)	$1,805
2019	$14 (0.2%)	$8,988 (99.8%)	$9,002
2020	$19 (0.2%)	$8,408 (99.8%)	$8,426
2021	$897 (9.6%)	$8,482 (90.4%)	$9,378
2022	$550 (7.4%)	$6,852 (92.6%)	$7,401
2023	$471 (5.1%)	$8,736 (94.9%)	$9,206

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Somerset Academy Bay

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 40^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 150^th of 2240 Elementary schools	4.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Somerset Academy Bay)	89	73	16%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)	60	56	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Somerset Academy Bay)	82	87	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)	67	60	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Somerset Academy Bay)	92	93	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)	64	62	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Somerset Academy Bay)	86	79	7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)	69	65	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Somerset Academy Bay)	92	82	10%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)	60	59	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Somerset Academy Bay)	92	72	20%
5th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)	65	54	11%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Somerset Academy Bay)	78	64	14%
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	276	458	65.9%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	3	4	33.3%
Hispanic	253	428	69.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	18	24	33.3%
Two or More Races	2	1	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	3.3%	15.9%	12.7%

Schools Near Somerset Academy Bay

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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 Bay	Public, Charter	K-5	9500 SW 97th Ave	Miami	33176	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	No	(305) 274-0682	458	22	20.8	15.9%	24 (5.2%)	1 (0.2%)	428 (93.4%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	93.1	88^th of 2256 public elementary schools	96.1%		90.8	150^th of 2240 public elementary schools	93.3%	62	95.0	83.0	69.0				97.0	90.0	80.0				77.0						$9,206	$471	$8,736
Sunset Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10235 SW 84th St	Miami	33173	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 279-3222	402	31	12.9	66.4%	15 (3.7%)	6 (1.5%)	372 (92.5%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.0%)	66.9	700^th of 2256 public elementary schools	69.0%		57.5	901^st of 2240 public elementary schools	59.8%	201	67.0	60.0	49.0				84.0	64.0	58.0				57.0						$15,747	$2,770	$12,978
Kendale Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10693 SW 93rd St	Miami	33176	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	No	(305) 274-2735	371	23	16.1	50.1%	23 (6.2%)	9 (2.4%)	331 (89.2%)	7 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	75.1	523^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	76.8%		78	449^th of 2240 public elementary schools	80.0%	74	78.0	72.0	65.0				84.0	50.0	59.0				65.0						$16,029	$1,838	$14,190
Somerset Academy Kendall	Public, Charter	K-5	9790 SW 107 Ct	Miami	33176	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	No	(305) 924-2554	226	13	17.3	1.3%	18 (8.0%)	3 (1.3%)	201 (88.9%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	93	92^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	95.9%		87.5	234^th of 2240 public elementary schools	89.6%	142	91.0	59.0					96.0	95.0											$10,445	$130	$10,315
Bridgeprep Academy Of Miami Dade	Public, Charter	K-8	3500 NW 89th Court	Doral	33172	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	No	(786) 305-7834	836	50	16.7	1.8%	23 (2.8%)	11 (1.3%)	795 (95.1%)	6 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	53.4	1010^th of 2256 public elementary schools	55.2%		49.4	1108^th of 2240 public elementary schools	50.5%	98	52.0	62.0	54.0	47.0	63.0	43.0	61.0	79.0	57.0	53.0	70.0	45.0	45.0	33.0	88.0			78.0	$10,149	$569	$9,580
True North Classical Academy At Pinecrest	Public, Charter	K-8	7500 SW 120th Street	Pinecrest	33156	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(786) 840-9333	70	4	17.5	4.3%	13 (18.6%)	1 (1.4%)	54 (77.1%)	2 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	98.1	7^th of 2256 public elementary schools	99.7%					(n/a)	100.0	85.0	87.0				97.0	95.0	90.0				95.0
True North Classical Academy At Gateway	Public, Charter	K-8	6500 SW 97th Avenue	Miami	33173	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	No	(786) 788-5600	281	13	21.6	1.1%	29 (10.3%)	5 (1.8%)	244 (86.8%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	97.5	14^th of 2256 public elementary schools	99.4%		98	9^th of 2240 public elementary schools	99.6%	5	92.0	84.0	88.0				97.0	91.0	93.0				83.0						$10,862	$1,882	$8,979
Ben Gamla Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	11155 SW 112th Ave	Miami	33176	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	No	(305) 596-6266	245	0	16.4	12.7%	35 (14.3%)	5 (2.0%)	199 (81.2%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.0%)	87.7	234^th of 2256 public elementary schools	89.6%		92.1	109^th of 2240 public elementary schools	95.1%	125	84.0	81.0	92.0	89.0	69.0	62.0	84.0	85.0	81.0	79.0	100.0		51.0	43.0	72.0			100.0	$10,456	$1,652	$8,803
Somerset Preparatory Academy Sunset	Public, Charter	K-8	11155 SW 112th Ave	Miami	33176	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	No	(305) 271-9000	442	24	18.4	41.0%	21 (4.8%)	13 (2.9%)	399 (90.3%)	7 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	91.1	141^st of 2256 public elementary schools	93.8%		88.8	203^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	90.9%	62	78.0	80.0	82.0	84.0	87.0	91.0	85.0	84.0	86.0	84.0	62.0	90.0	66.0	79.0	100.0			93.0	$8,653	$405	$8,249
Kenwood K-8 Center	Public	PK, KG-8	9300 SW 79th Ave	Miami	33156	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	No	(305) 271-5061	844	57	14.8	44.0%	58 (6.9%)	23 (2.7%)	732 (86.7%)	22 (2.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (0.9%)	58.3	892^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	60.5%		52.4	1035^th of 2240 public elementary schools	53.8%	143	57.0	55.0	63.0	58.0	58.0	71.0	71.0	44.0	57.0	57.0	44.0	74.0	57.0	51.0	95.0	100.0	100.0	82.0	$14,486	$2,075	$12,410

Frequently Asked Questions about Somerset Academy Bay

Is Somerset Academy Bay a good school?

Yes! Somerset Academy Bay is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 88^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools.

How many students attend Somerset Academy Bay?

In the 2022-23 school year, 458 students attended Somerset Academy Bay.

What is the racial makeup of Somerset Academy Bay?

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

What district is Somerset Academy Bay in?

Miami-Dade

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