Somerset Preparatory Academy (Homestead)

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Somerset Preparatory Academy (Homestead) ranks 630 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Somerset Prepatory Academy - Homestead is a public charter elementary school serving grades K-5 in Homestead, Florida, which is part of the Miami-Dade school district. The school has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from 630th out of 2,256 Florida elementary schools in 2023-2024 (4-star rating) to 1,646th out of 2,247 in 2020-2021 (1-star rating).

One of the key differentiators of Somerset Prepatory Academy - Homestead is its significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (around 83%) compared to the nearby schools, which range from 52-86% Hispanic. The school also consistently outperforms the Miami-Dade and Florida state averages in various subject areas and grade levels, with 71% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and 73% proficient or better in math. However, the school has seen a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, from 14.9% in 2020-2021 to 30.2% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the nearby schools.

Compared to the nearby schools, Somerset Prepatory Academy - Homestead stands out for its strong academic performance, particularly in English Language Arts and Math. The school also serves a more economically diverse population, with a decrease in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 77.41% in 2020-2021 to 40.58% in 2022-2023. This is lower than many of the nearby schools, such as Leisure City K-8 Center and Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center, which have higher rates of free/reduced lunch recipients.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

3000 S.E. Ninth Street
Homestead, FL 33033

(786) 509-6901

District: Miami-Dade

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,345

Student/teacher ratio: 16.3

Number of students: 459

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

83.7%

African American:

10.2%

White:

5.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 86.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Somerset Preparatory Academy (Homestead) ranks better than 72.1% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 88^th among 281 ranked elementary schools in the Miami-Dade School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.46. (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 (83.7%), African American (10.2%), White (5.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 86.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Somerset Preparatory Academy (Homestead) is 16.3, which is the 130^th best among 281 elementary schools in the Miami-Dade School District. (See more...)

Compare Somerset Preparatory Academy (Homestead) employs 28 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Somerset Preparatory Academy (Homestead) is $10,345. 243 elementary schools in the Miami-Dade School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Somerset Preparatory Academy (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 Preparatory Academy (Homestead)

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2021	27.19	1646^th	2247	26.7%
2022	34.17	1466^th	2219	33.9%
2023	61.64	802^nd	2240	64.2%
2024	70.46	630^th	2256	72.1%

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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 (Homestead)

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2021	21	22	1	194	1	0	239
2022	26	35	0	284	1	0	346
2023	21	41	1	317	1	1	382
2024	26	47	1	384	1	0	459

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 (Homestead)

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	239	3.0	79.6	77.4
2022	346	20.0	17.3	83.2
2023	382	21.0	18.1	40.6
2024	459	28.0	16.3	86.7

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 (Homestead)

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	239	3.0	79.6	77.4
2022	346	20.0	17.3	83.2
2023	382	21.0	18.1	40.6
2024	459	28.0	16.3	86.7

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 (Homestead)

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2021	$3,041 (33.6%)	$5,999 (66.4%)	$9,039
2022	$2,024 (23.7%)	$6,507 (76.3%)	$8,531
2023	$700 (6.8%)	$9,645 (93.2%)	$10,345

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Schools Near Somerset Preparatory Academy (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 Preparatory Academy (Homestead)	Public, Charter	K-5	3000 S.E. Ninth Street	Homestead	33033	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(786) 509-6901	459	28	16.3	86.7%	26 (5.7%)	47 (10.2%)	384 (83.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	70.5	630^th of 2256 public elementary schools	72.1%		61.6	802^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	64.2%	172	71.0	51.0	56.0				73.0	58.0	70.0				62.0						$10,345	$700	$9,645
Keys Gate Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	2000 SE 28th Ave	Homestead	33035	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(786) 272-9600	1,979	81	24.4	74.9%	43 (2.2%)	417 (21.1%)	1,472 (74.4%)	26 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.1%)	19 (1.0%)	24.4	1783^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	21.0%		31.9	1553^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	30.7%	230	49.0	41.0	38.0	36.0	39.0	33.0	45.0	45.0	34.0	47.0	47.0	26.0	32.0	29.0	82.0			65.0	$9,868	$315	$9,553
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	1,315	65	20.2	72.3%	48 (3.7%)	573 (43.6%)	676 (51.4%)	3 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (1.0%)	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
The Charter School At Waterstone	Public, Charter	K-8	855 Waterstone Way	Homestead	33033	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(305) 248-6206	946	63	15.0	60.1%	41 (4.3%)	84 (8.9%)	797 (84.2%)	22 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	84.2	315^th of 2256 public elementary schools	86.0%		73.5	544^th of 2240 public elementary schools	75.7%	229	72.0	64.0	70.0				80.0	74.0	75.0				72.0						$9,833	$1,297	$8,537
Campbell Drive K-8 Center	Public	PK, KG-8	15790 SW 307th St	Homestead	33033	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 245-0270	858	52	16.5	72.1%	18 (2.1%)	180 (21.0%)	658 (76.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	21.8	1853^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	17.9%		20.4	1887^th of 2240 public elementary schools	15.8%	34	36.0	33.0	32.0	27.0	38.0	35.0	49.0	46.0	35.0	68.0	29.0	70.0	32.0	55.0	90.0			67.0	$13,547	$3,030	$10,517
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	625	0		90.2%	22 (3.5%)	23 (3.7%)	577 (92.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	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
Irving & Beatrice Peskoe K-8 Center	Public	PK, KG-8	29035 SW 144th Ave	Miami	33033	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 242-8340	738	43	17.1	80.2%	22 (3.0%)	115 (15.6%)	599 (81.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	23.3	1814^th of 2256 public elementary schools	19.6%		34.8	1477^th of 2240 public elementary schools	34.1%	337	31.0	41.0	47.0	46.0	41.0	45.0	31.0	43.0	43.0	39.0	47.0	62.0	36.0	47.0	71.0			76.0	$12,703	$2,688	$10,015
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	250	17	14.7	66.0%	4 (1.6%)	36 (14.4%)	210 (84.0%)	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
Leisure City K-8 Center	Public	PK, KG-8	14950 SW 288th St	Homestead	33033	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 247-5431	1,005	60	16.7	74.4%	10 (1.0%)	361 (35.9%)	624 (62.1%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	5 (0.5%)	23.5	1811^th of 2256 public elementary schools	19.7%		26.3	1706^th of 2240 public elementary schools	23.8%	105	36.0	27.0	34.0	56.0	36.0	35.0	33.0	29.0	42.0	64.0	61.0	66.0	36.0	25.0	73.0		93.0	57.0	$13,012	$2,562	$10,450
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	571	29	19.6	84.9%	22 (3.9%)	46 (8.1%)	493 (86.3%)	4 (0.7%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.7%)	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

Frequently Asked Questions about Somerset Preparatory Academy (Homestead)

How many students attend Somerset Preparatory Academy (Homestead)?

In the 2023-24 school year, 459 students attended Somerset Preparatory Academy (Homestead).

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

Students at Somerset Preparatory Academy (Homestead) are 84% Hispanic, 10% African American, 6% White.

Is Somerset Preparatory Academy (Homestead) a good school?

Somerset Preparatory Academy (Homestead) ranks 630^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Somerset Preparatory Academy (Homestead) in?

Miami-Dade

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