Somerset Academy Boca East

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

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:
264^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,989

Student/teacher ratio: 16.8

Number of students: 348

Racial breakdown:

White:

60.3%

Hispanic:

29.9%

Two or more races:

5.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 20.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Somerset Academy Boca East ranks better than 88.3% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 18^th among 128 ranked elementary schools in the Palm Beach School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.8. (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: White (60.3%), Hispanic (29.9%), two or more races (5.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 20.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

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...)

Compare Somerset Academy Boca East employs 20.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

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 41^st 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
2016	75.51	479^th	2087	77.0%
2017	79.83	382^nd	2112	81.9%
2018	85.87	257^th	2118	87.9%
2019	82.87	335^th	2182	84.6%
2021	80.51	415^th	2247	81.5%
2022	86.55	276^th	2219	87.6%
2023	83.62	324^th	2240	85.5%
2024	86.80	264^th	2256	88.3%

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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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Reviews:

by a parent
Saturday, April 25, 2015

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	Total
2013	95	3	2	65	0	2	3	170
2014	142	10	1	129	0	2	2	286
2015	161	12	2	136	0	1	6	318
2016	177	17	3	124	10	0	10	341
2017	202	19	3	105	9	0	19	357
2018	209	22	0	97	10	0	14	352
2019	211	27	2	84	10	0	24	358
2020	226	22	3	74	10	0	25	360
2021	214	18	1	82	10	0	28	353
2022	202	14	1	98	3	1	18	337
2023	210	13	1	104	1	1	18	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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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

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 335^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 324^th 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)	84	77	7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)	54	54
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Somerset Academy Boca East)	84	88	4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)	65	58	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Somerset Academy Boca East)	73	84	11%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)	62	62
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Somerset Academy Boca East)	73	80	7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)	67	59	8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Somerset Academy Boca East)	75	75
5th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)	59	57	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Somerset Academy Boca East)	83	73	10%
5th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)	65	50	15%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Somerset Academy Boca East)	58	58
5th Grade Science (Palm Beach)	51	51
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	358	348	2.8%
African American	27	13	51.9%
American Indian	10	1	90%
Asian	2	1	50%
Hispanic	84	104	23.8%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	211	210	0.5%
Two or More Races	24	18	25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	25.4%	20.1%	5.3%

Schools Near Somerset Academy Boca East

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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 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 Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Somerset Academy Boca East	Public, Charter	K-5	333 SW 4th Ave	Boca Raton	33432	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	Yes	No	No	No	(561) 393-1091	348	21	16.8	20.1%	210 (60.3%)	13 (3.7%)	104 (29.9%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	18 (5.2%)	86.8	264^th of 2256 public elementary schools	88.3%		83.6	324^th of 2240 public elementary schools	85.5%	60	90.0	69.0	78.0				80.0	72.0	78.0				64.0					$10,989	$996	$9,993
Boca Raton Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	103 SW 1st Ave	Boca Raton	33432	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 544-1700	365	23	16.2	62.5%	118 (32.3%)	106 (29.0%)	127 (34.8%)	4 (1.1%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	8 (2.2%)	40.4	1337^th of 2256 public elementary schools	40.7%		37.6	1395^th of 2240 public elementary schools	37.7%	58	54.0	36.0	57.0				59.0	40.0	55.0				46.0					$14,438	$1,777	$12,661
Addison Mizner School	Public	PK, KG-8	199 SW 12th Ave	Boca Raton	33486	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	No	(561) 362-3100	1,093	67	16.3	18.6%	760 (69.5%)	20 (1.8%)	254 (23.2%)	16 (1.5%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (3.6%)	91.9	119^th of 2256 public elementary schools	94.7%		93.5	79^th of 2240 public elementary schools	96.5%	40	84.0	69.0	84.0	92.0	86.0	79.0	85.0	56.0	85.0	99.0		97.0	77.0	72.0	91.0	100.0	96.0	$11,182	$1,011	$10,171
Deerfield Beach Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	650 NE 1st St	Deerfield Beach	33441	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 322-6100	592	37	16.0	74.3%	80 (13.5%)	176 (29.7%)	305 (51.5%)	6 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (4.1%)	31.4	1577^th of 2256 public elementary schools	30.1%		29.6	1623^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	27.5%	46	41.0	41.0	58.0				49.0	45.0	40.0				38.0					$12,906	$2,635	$10,271
J. C. Mitchell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2470 NW 5th Ave	Boca Raton	33431	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	Yes	(561) 750-4900	773	56	13.8	49.9%	278 (36.0%)	125 (16.2%)	306 (39.6%)	34 (4.4%)	5 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	24 (3.1%)	50.7	1079^th of 2256 public elementary schools	52.2%		50.4	1086^th of 2240 public elementary schools	51.5%	7	51.0	51.0	58.0				55.0	37.0	56.0	100.0			64.0					$14,091	$1,246	$12,844
Deerfield Park Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	650 SW 3rd Ave	Deerfield Beach	33441	Broward County	Broward	No	Yes	No	Yes	(754) 322-6150	529	30	17.6	90.7%	11 (2.1%)	462 (87.3%)	49 (9.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (0.9%)	35.1	1487^th of 2256 public elementary schools	34.1%		17.9	1962^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	12.4%	475	45.0	44.0	36.0				63.0	60.0	48.0				25.0					$11,904	$2,261	$9,644
Blue Lake Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	799 Banyan Trail	Boca Raton	33431	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(561) 322-2420	731	47	15.5	17.6%	445 (60.9%)	23 (3.1%)	193 (26.4%)	36 (4.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (4.5%)	90.1	179^th of 2256 public elementary schools	92.1%					(n/a)	78.0	74.0	72.0				89.0	66.0	88.0	100.0			74.0					$12,138	$1,069	$11,069
Verde K-8	Public, Magnet	K-8	3300 N Military Trail	Boca Raton	33431	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 218-6800	1,296	76	16.9	27.9%	652 (50.3%)	72 (5.6%)	475 (36.7%)	61 (4.7%)	3 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	32 (2.5%)	72.6	581^st of 2256 public elementary schools	74.2%		71	607^th of 2240 public elementary schools	72.9%	26	65.0	72.0	67.0	71.0	82.0	86.0	66.0	54.0	62.0	84.0	54.0	94.0	59.0	89.0	96.0		90.0	$10,212	$858	$9,354
Park Ridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5200 NE 9th Ave	Pompano Beach	33064	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 322-7700	577	30	19.2	79.2%	20 (3.5%)	360 (62.4%)	190 (32.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.2%)	18.8	1935^th of 2256 public elementary schools	14.2%		12.2	2101^st of 2240 public elementary schools	6.2%	166	40.0	34.0	25.0				49.0	45.0	31.0				28.0					$12,277	$2,715	$9,562
Del Prado Elementary School	Public	K-5	7900 Del Prado Cir N	Boca Raton	33433	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	Yes	(561) 544-1800	712	46	15.6	26.3%	397 (55.8%)	23 (3.2%)	215 (30.2%)	43 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	33 (4.6%)	86.9	260^th of 2256 public elementary schools	88.5%		84.1	309^th of 2240 public elementary schools	86.2%	49	78.0	70.0	78.0				86.0	70.0	68.0	100.0			68.0					$12,252	$964	$11,287

Frequently Asked Questions about Somerset Academy Boca East

What district is Somerset Academy Boca East in?

Palm Beach

What is the racial makeup of Somerset Academy Boca East?

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

How many students attend Somerset Academy Boca East?

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

Is Somerset Academy Boca East a good school?

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

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