Somerset Preparatory Academy Middle School (Homestead)

Summary:

Somerset Prep Academy Middle Homestead is a public charter middle school serving 320 students in grades 6-8 in Homestead, Florida, which is part of the Miami-Dade school district.

While the school has a significantly higher Hispanic student population (84.06%) compared to nearby schools, it has struggled with higher chronic absenteeism rates, reaching 28.1% in the 2022-2023 school year. Additionally, the school's test scores are generally lower than the Miami-Dade and Florida state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in FAST/English Language Arts and FAST/Math for 6th-8th grades fell below the district and state averages. The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 64.69% to 85.95% over the past three years, which is higher than nearby charter schools.

When compared to nearby charter schools, such as Mater Academy Bay Middle School and Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (South Homestead), Somerset Prep Academy Middle Homestead generally performs worse on key metrics, including test scores, chronic absenteeism, and school rankings. The school has also experienced a decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 539th out of 1,148 Florida middle schools in 2021-2022 to 633rd out of 1,177 in 2022-2023. Despite these challenges, the school has a relatively high spending per student, ranging from $8,343 to $12,625 over the past three years, which raises questions about the efficient use of resources and the need to explore ways to improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public, Charter 6-8

3000 SE 9th St
Homestead, FL 33035

(786) 574-5287

District: Miami-Dade

SchoolDigger Rank:
609^th of 1,196 Florida Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,343

Student/teacher ratio: 21.3

Number of students: 320

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

84.1%

White:

7.2%

African American:

6.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 64.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Somerset Preparatory Academy Middle School (Homestead) ranks worse than 50.9% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks 36^th among 76 ranked middle schools in the Miami-Dade School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.02. (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 (84.1%), White (7.2%), African American (6.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 64.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Somerset Preparatory Academy Middle School (Homestead) is 21.3. 41 middle schools in the Miami-Dade School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Somerset Preparatory Academy Middle School (Homestead) employs 15 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Somerset Preparatory Academy Middle School (Homestead) is $8,343. 67 middle schools in the Miami-Dade School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Somerset Preparatory Academy Middle School (Homestead) was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Somerset Preparatory Academy Middle School (Homestead) 609^th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Somerset Preparatory Academy Middle School (Homestead) in the ranking list.)

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 Preparatory Academy Middle School (Homestead)

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2021	45.40	619^th	1136	45.5%
2022	51.16	539^th	1148	53.0%
2023	45.16	633^rd	1177	46.2%
2024	49.02	609^th	1196	49.1%

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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 Preparatory Academy Middle School (Homestead)

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2020	20	23	0	166	0	0	0	209
2021	17	17	0	178	1	1	0	214
2022	17	17	2	204	1	0	1	242
2023	23	22	5	269	0	0	1	320

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 Preparatory Academy Middle School (Homestead)

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	209	n/a	n/a	67.9
2021	214	0.0	n/a	80.4
2022	242	14.0	17.2	86
2023	320	15.0	21.3	64.7

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 Preparatory Academy Middle School (Homestead)

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	209	n/a	n/a	67.9
2021	214	0.0	n/a	80.4
2022	242	14.0	17.2	86
2023	320	15.0	21.3	64.7

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 Preparatory Academy Middle School (Homestead)

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2021	$2,322 (18.4%)	$10,303 (81.6%)	$12,625
2022	$2,663 (29.7%)	$6,297 (70.3%)	$8,960
2023	$785 (9.4%)	$7,558 (90.6%)	$8,343

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Schools Near Somerset Preparatory Academy Middle School (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 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 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 Preparatory Academy Middle School (Homestead)	Public, Charter	6-8	3000 SE 9th St	Homestead	33035	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(786) 574-5287	320	15	21.3	64.7%	23 (7.2%)	22 (6.9%)	269 (84.1%)	5 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	49	609^th of 1196 public middle schools	49.1%		45.2	633^rd of 1177 public middle schools	46.2%	24			59.0	50.0	56.0			48.0	52.0	53.0		12.0	48.0	56.0	84.0	53.0	$8,343	$785	$7,558
Everglades Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	6-8	2251 E Mowry Dr	Homestead	33033	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(786) 601-1969	449	18	24.9	48.1%	16 (3.6%)	42 (9.4%)	385 (85.7%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	43.6	681^st of 1196 public middle schools	43.1%		37.5	735^th of 1177 public middle schools	37.6%	54			55.0	48.0	43.0			29.0	51.0	67.0		32.0	59.0	92.0	80.0	68.0	$8,854	$1,036	$7,817
Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (South Homestead)	Public, Charter	6-8	305 NE 2nd Rd	Homestead	33030	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(305) 258-7497	470	15	31.3	80.2%	33 (7.0%)	36 (7.7%)	391 (83.2%)	7 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	52.9	549^th of 1196 public middle schools	54.1%		57	470^th of 1177 public middle schools	60.1%	79			61.0	50.0	45.0			60.0	49.0	82.0		23.0	62.0	80.0	93.0	56.0	$10,241	$817	$9,424
Academir Middle School Of Math And Science	Public, Charter	6-8	13330 SW 288th Street	Homestead	33033	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(786) 601-7668	76	3	25.3	53.9%	0 (0.0%)	4 (5.3%)	71 (93.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)	43.5	683^rd of 1196 public middle schools	42.9%					(n/a)			53.0	43.0	48.0			59.0	48.0	27.0		23.0	65.0			57.0	$6,625	$29	$6,596
Homestead Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	650 NW 2nd Ave	Homestead	33030	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	Yes	(305) 247-4221	666	36	18.5	80.9%	11 (1.7%)	326 (48.9%)	325 (48.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.6%)	13.8	1067^th of 1196 public middle schools	10.8%		11.8	1069^th of 1177 public middle schools	9.2%	2			30.0	26.0	30.0			19.0	31.0	19.0		16.0	83.0		90.0	45.0	$13,300	$2,998	$10,301
Miami Community Charter Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	18720 SW 352nd St	Florida City	33034	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(786) 601-8003	322	13	24.7	93.2%	5 (1.6%)	18 (5.6%)	297 (92.2%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22.2	969^th of 1196 public middle schools	19.0%		19.8	981^st of 1177 public middle schools	16.7%	12			38.0	28.0	31.0			54.0	22.0	40.0		14.0	42.0	76.0	76.0	56.0	$10,017	$678	$9,339
South Dade Middle School	Public, Magnet	4-8	29100 SW 194th Ave	Homestead	33030	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	Yes	(305) 224-5200	1,243	69	18.0	75.4%	32 (2.6%)	131 (10.5%)	1,062 (85.4%)	10 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (0.6%)	35.1	792^nd of 1196 public middle schools	33.8%		40.4	698^th of 1177 public middle schools	40.7%	94	42.0	29.0	35.0	41.0	41.0	42.0	44.0	54.0	31.0	60.0	37.0	32.0	56.0	100.0	94.0	58.0	$12,656	$2,888	$9,769
Redland Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	16001 SW 248th St	Homestead	33031	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	Yes	(305) 247-6112	601	34	17.6	71.2%	16 (2.7%)	146 (24.3%)	430 (71.5%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.2%)	30	867^th of 1196 public middle schools	27.5%		28.3	863^rd of 1177 public middle schools	26.7%	4			36.0	42.0	39.0			32.0	39.0	28.0		43.0	53.0	79.0	94.0	62.0	$12,625	$2,953	$9,672
Palm Glades Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	6-8	22655 SW 112 Ave	Miami	33170	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(786) 272-2269	266	12	22.1	77.8%	5 (1.9%)	68 (25.6%)	190 (71.4%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	44.3	668^th of 1196 public middle schools	44.1%		35.9	758^th of 1177 public middle schools	35.6%	90			36.0	48.0	31.0			67.0	84.0	48.0		6.0	55.0		68.0	76.0	$11,592	$2,695	$8,897
Somerset Academy Charter Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	19701 SW 127th Avenue	Miami	33177	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	No	(305) 971-9851	438	15	29.2	69.2%	10 (2.3%)	9 (2.1%)	415 (94.7%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	72.1	305^th of 1196 public middle schools	74.5%		59.2	440^th of 1177 public middle schools	62.6%	135			72.0	65.0	52.0			80.0	66.0	48.0			70.0	78.0	93.0	78.0	$9,980	$350	$9,630

Frequently Asked Questions about Somerset Preparatory Academy Middle School (Homestead)

What is the racial makeup of Somerset Preparatory Academy Middle School (Homestead)?

Students at Somerset Preparatory Academy Middle School (Homestead) are 84% Hispanic, 7% White, 7% African American, 2% Asian.

Is Somerset Preparatory Academy Middle School (Homestead) a good school?

Somerset Preparatory Academy Middle School (Homestead) ranks 609^th of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Somerset Preparatory Academy Middle School (Homestead)?

In the 2022-23 school year, 320 students attended Somerset Preparatory Academy Middle School (Homestead).

What district is Somerset Preparatory Academy Middle School (Homestead) in?

Miami-Dade

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