Somerset Academy Boca East

Summary:

Somerset Academy Boca East is a public charter elementary school serving 348 students in grades K-5 in Boca Raton, Florida, which is part of the Palm Beach County School District. This high-performing school consistently outperforms the county and state averages on standardized tests, with particularly strong results in English Language Arts, Math, and Science.

In 2023-2024, 90% of 3rd graders at Somerset Academy Boca East were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to just 54% in Palm Beach County and 55% statewide. The school also had 78% of 5th graders proficient or better in Math, well above the 58% and 56% rates for the county and state, respectively. Additionally, the school's 5th grade science proficiency rate of 64% was significantly higher than the 53% rates for both Palm Beach County and Florida. This strong academic performance is particularly impressive when compared to nearby public schools like Del Prado Elementary, Blue Lake Elementary, and Verde K-8.

In addition to its academic excellence, Somerset Academy Boca East stands out for its diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic and multi-racial students compared to nearby schools. The school also has relatively low chronic absenteeism rates and has increased its spending per student from $7,737 in 2019-2020 to $10,989 in 2022-2023, indicating a commitment to investing in its students' education. While the school's performance lags behind that of Addison Mizner School, another high-performing school in the area, Somerset Academy Boca East remains an impressive choice for families in Boca Raton.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

 333 SW 4th Ave
       Boca Raton, FL  33432


(561) 393-1091

District: Palm Beach

SchoolDigger Rank:
264th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,989 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  16.8 Help
Number of students:  348

Racial breakdown:

White:
60.3%
Hispanic:
29.9%
Two or more races:
5.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  20.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Somerset Academy Boca East ranks better than 88.3% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 18th among 128 ranked elementary schools in the Palm Beach School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.8. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (60.3%), Hispanic (29.9%), two or more races (5.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 20.1% 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 Boca East is 16.8. 99 elementary schools in the Palm Beach School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Somerset Academy Boca East employs 20.6 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Somerset Academy Boca East is $10,989. 115 elementary schools in the Palm Beach School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Somerset Academy Boca East was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Palm Beach:

SchoolDigger ranks Palm Beach 41st of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Somerset Academy Boca East

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2016 75.51 479th 2087 77.0%
2017 79.83 382nd 2112 81.9%
2018 85.87 257th 2118 87.9%
2019 82.87 335th 2182 84.6%
2021 80.51 415th 2247 81.5%
2022 86.55 276th 2219 87.6%
2023 83.62 324th 2240 85.5%
2024 86.80 264th 2256 88.3%
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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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Reviews:
by a parent
Saturday, April 25, 2015

Open Quote This school is a for profit school that could care less about kids. They love fundraisers, asking for fees, high supply costs, and expensive uniforms. Do you see the money? No The curriculum is standard public school boxed curriculum. No extras. No innovative ideas as promised. Teachers are a mixed bag. Some are good and some are beyond terrible. Current principal is inexperienced in elementary management, a charmer granted, but does not have the knowledge to push for true academic content. School is in the back of a temple - crowded classrooms and facilities. No cafeteria - contracted lunch brought in for school. No nurse. No library or media specialist. And don't even think about this school if your child has special needs, has not been already labeled gifted and you desire eval for that, and/or you need transportation. Also, all extra programs for kids are pay as you go. Higher than average after care program costs too. Regular public is better option unless you have money for donations to garner special treatment. And if you have that kind of money then just go private. There are three private schools in the immediate area. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Somerset Academy Boca East

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2013 95 3 2 65 0 2 3 0 170
2014 142 10 1 129 0 2 2 0 286
2015 161 12 2 136 0 1 6 0 318
2016 177 17 3 124 10 0 10 0 341
2017 202 19 3 105 9 0 19 0 357
2018 209 22 0 97 10 0 14 0 352
2019 211 27 2 84 10 0 24 0 358
2020 226 22 3 74 10 0 25 0 360
2021 214 18 1 82 10 0 28 0 353
2022 202 14 1 98 3 1 18 0 337
2023 210 13 1 104 1 1 18 0 348

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 Boca East

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 170 9.0 18.8 10
2014 286 21.0 13.6 18.9
2015 318 25.0 12.7 0
2016 341 27.0 12.6 28.7
2017 357 26.0 13.7 4.8
2018 352 20.0 17.6 28.4
2019 358 19.5 18.3 25.4
2020 360 19.2 18.6 26.1
2021 353 17.1 20.6 26.9
2022 337 18.6 18.1 28.8
2023 348 20.6 16.8 20.1

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 Boca East

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 170 9.0 18.8 10
2014 286 21.0 13.6 18.9
2015 318 25.0 12.7 0
2016 341 27.0 12.6 28.7
2017 357 26.0 13.7 4.8
2018 352 20.0 17.6 28.4
2019 358 19.5 18.3 25.4
2020 360 19.2 18.6 26.1
2021 353 17.1 20.6 26.9
2022 337 18.6 18.1 28.8
2023 348 20.6 16.8 20.1

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 Boca East

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $735 (10.6%) $6,216 (89.4%) $6,951
2019 $00 (0.0%) $7,451 (100.0%) $7,451
2020 $24 (0.3%) $7,713 (99.7%) $7,737
2021 $287 (3.6%) $7,693 (96.4%) $7,980
2022 $707 (7.8%) $8,384 (92.2%) $9,092
2023 $996 (9.1%) $9,993 (90.9%) $10,989

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Somerset Academy Boca East

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 335th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 324th of 2240 Elementary schools
 0.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Somerset Academy Boca East)8477
 7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)5454
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Somerset Academy Boca East)8488
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)6558
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Somerset Academy Boca East)7384
 11%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)6262
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Somerset Academy Boca East)7380
 7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)6759
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Somerset Academy Boca East)7575
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)5957
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Somerset Academy Boca East)8373
 10%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)6550
 15%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Somerset Academy Boca East)5858
   5th Grade Science (Palm Beach)5151
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students358348
 2.8%
African American2713
 51.9%
American Indian101
 90%
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic84104
 23.8%
Pacific Islander01
White211210
 0.5%
Two or More Races2418
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients25.4%20.1%
 5.3%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 348 students attended Somerset Academy Boca East.

Somerset Academy Boca East ranks 264th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Somerset Academy Boca East are 60% White, 30% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 4% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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