Somerset Academy Lakes

Q: Is Somerset Academy Lakes a good school?

Somerset Academy Lakes ranks 1430 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Somerset Academy Lakes is a public charter elementary school serving 417 students in grades K-5 in West Palm Beach, Florida. The school is part of the Palm Beach school district, which is ranked 41 out of 68 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite relatively high per-student spending, Somerset Academy Lakes consistently underperforms the surrounding public schools in academic proficiency rates. The school has a significantly higher Hispanic student population (72.9%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 38.37% to 82.12% Hispanic. In 2023-2024, the school's 5th-grade science proficiency rate was just 21%, compared to 53% for both the Palm Beach district and Florida state. The school also experiences high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 6.0% to 26.7% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the surrounding Belvedere Elementary School, Connections Education Center Of The Palm Beaches, and other nearby schools.

The high-poverty student population at Somerset Academy Lakes, with 76.5% to 89.12% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, may be a contributing factor to the school's academic challenges. While the school's per-student spending is comparable to or higher than nearby schools, the underperformance suggests that factors beyond funding, such as targeted interventions and support programs, may be needed to address the specific needs of the students and improve academic outcomes.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

6340 Sunset Dr
Miami, FL 33143

(561) 641-4449

District: Palm Beach

SchoolDigger Rank:
1430^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,167

Student/teacher ratio: 16.6

Number of students: 417

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

72.9%

White:

13.4%

African American:

12.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 76.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Somerset Academy Lakes ranks worse than 63.4% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 75^th among 128 ranked elementary schools in the Palm Beach School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.02. (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 Student population at Somerset Academy Lakes is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (72.9%), White (13.4%), African American (12.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 76.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Somerset Academy Lakes is 16.6. 96 elementary schools in the Palm Beach School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Somerset Academy Lakes employs 25 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Somerset Academy Lakes is $11,167. 114 elementary schools in the Palm Beach School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Somerset Academy Lakes 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 Lakes

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2019	34.28	1483^rd	2182	32.0%
2021	48.08	1127^th	2247	49.8%
2022	29.94	1575^th	2219	29.0%
2023	21.71	1847^th	2240	17.5%
2024	37.02	1430^th	2256	36.6%

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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 Lakes

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2017	8	9	2	51	0	0	1	71
2018	22	29	1	123	0	1	2	178
2019	36	41	3	147	1	1	6	235
2020	39	44	4	172	1	1	8	269
2021	42	51	4	224	2	1	7	331
2022	47	60	3	293	3	0	8	414
2023	56	52	2	304	2	0	1	417

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 Lakes

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	71	6.0	11.8	78.9
2018	178	15.0	11.8	87.1
2019	235	14.0	16.7	86
2020	269	16.3	16.4	92.2
2021	331	19.3	17.1	89.1
2022	414	25.0	16.5	87.9
2023	417	25.0	16.6	76.5

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 Lakes

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	71	6.0	11.8	78.9
2018	178	15.0	11.8	87.1
2019	235	14.0	16.7	86
2020	269	16.3	16.4	92.2
2021	331	19.3	17.1	89.1
2022	414	25.0	16.5	87.9
2023	417	25.0	16.6	76.5

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 Lakes

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$1,758 (15.6%)	$9,524 (84.4%)	$11,282
2019	$821 (8.6%)	$8,758 (91.4%)	$9,578
2020	$486 (4.7%)	$9,828 (95.3%)	$10,314
2021	$1,581 (16.3%)	$8,142 (83.7%)	$9,723
2022	$772 (9.2%)	$7,642 (90.8%)	$8,415
2023	$738 (6.6%)	$10,428 (93.4%)	$11,167

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Somerset Academy Lakes

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 1483^rd of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1847^th of 2240 Elementary schools	14.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Somerset Academy Lakes)	56	37	19%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)	54	54
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Somerset Academy Lakes)	61	30	31%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)	65	58	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Somerset Academy Lakes)	25	54	29%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)	62	62
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Somerset Academy Lakes)	58	48	10%
4th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)	67	59	8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Somerset Academy Lakes)	43	50	7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)	59	57	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Somerset Academy Lakes)	48	48
5th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)	65	50	15%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Somerset Academy Lakes)	45	26	19%
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	235	417	77.4%
African American	41	52	26.8%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	3	2	33.3%
Hispanic	147	304	106.8%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	36	56	55.6%
Two or More Races	6	1	83.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	86%	76.5%	9.5%

Schools Near Somerset Academy Lakes

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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 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 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 Lakes	Public, Charter	K-5	6340 Sunset Dr	Miami	33143	Miami-Dade County	Palm Beach	Yes	No	No	Yes	(561) 641-4449	417	25	16.6	76.5%	56 (13.4%)	52 (12.5%)	304 (72.9%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	37	1430^th of 2256 public elementary schools	36.6%		21.7	1847^th of 2240 public elementary schools	17.5%	417	53.0	50.0	34.0				64.0	60.0	38.0				21.0					$11,167	$738	$10,428
Meadow Park Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	956 Florida Mango Rd	West Palm Beach	33406	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 357-2800	809	52	15.5	64.6%	170 (21.0%)	61 (7.5%)	564 (69.7%)	5 (0.6%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (0.9%)	68.8	665^th of 2256 public elementary schools	70.5%		74.3	522^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	76.7%	143	62.0	56.0	72.0				66.0	42.0	74.0	100.0			61.0					$13,642	$1,793	$11,848
Renaissance Charter School At Summit	Public, Charter	K-8	2001 Summit Blvd	West Palm Beach	33406	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	Yes	No	No	Yes	(866) 543-7872	1,141	62	18.4	77.9%	87 (7.6%)	286 (25.1%)	744 (65.2%)	5 (0.4%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (1.3%)	22.7	1831^st of 2256 public elementary schools	18.8%		29	1637^th of 2240 public elementary schools	26.9%	194	31.0	31.0	35.0	40.0	37.0	37.0	29.0	69.0	45.0	27.0	47.0	33.0	40.0	37.0	60.0	91.0	66.0	$8,949	$304	$8,645
Berkshire Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1060 Kirk Rd	West Palm Beach	33406	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 304-2000	1,046	66	15.9	70.3%	164 (15.7%)	93 (8.9%)	760 (72.7%)	13 (1.2%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	13 (1.2%)	28.7	1656^th of 2256 public elementary schools	26.6%		35.3	1462^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	34.7%	194	37.0	37.0	43.0				41.0	30.0	57.0	100.0			44.0					$12,461	$1,947	$10,514
Palmetto Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	5801 Parker Ave	West Palm Beach	33405	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 202-0400	537	40	13.5	81.8%	47 (8.8%)	54 (10.1%)	422 (78.6%)	7 (1.3%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.9%)	29.7	1631^st of 2256 public elementary schools	27.7%		26.3	1707^th of 2240 public elementary schools	23.8%	76	38.0	42.0	48.0				53.0	35.0	30.0	78.0			41.0					$14,429	$2,362	$12,067
Belvedere Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3000 Parker Ave	West Palm Beach	33405	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	Yes	(561) 838-5900	477	39	12.2	78.8%	69 (14.5%)	60 (12.6%)	331 (69.4%)	2 (0.4%)	7 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.7%)	26	1740^th of 2256 public elementary schools	22.9%		10.5	2125^th of 2240 public elementary schools	5.1%	385	42.0	33.0	44.0				31.0	51.0	42.0	91.0			40.0					$17,957	$3,385	$14,572
Connections Education Center Of The Palm Beaches	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	1310 Old Congress Ave	West Palm Beach	33409	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	Yes	No	No	Yes	(561) 328-6044	86	10	8.6	45.3%	21 (24.4%)	30 (34.9%)	33 (38.4%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)								(n/a)																		$48,270	$3,878	$44,392
South Olive Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7101 S Olive Ave	West Palm Beach	33405	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	Yes	(561) 202-0200	485	32	15.1	54.8%	163 (33.6%)	31 (6.4%)	271 (55.9%)	9 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	10 (2.1%)	55.2	966^th of 2256 public elementary schools	57.2%		50.1	1095^th of 2240 public elementary schools	51.1%	129	62.0	59.0	47.0				71.0	47.0	56.0	91.0			42.0					$14,744	$1,457	$13,287
Clifford O Taylor/Kirklane Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	4200 Purdy Ln	Palm Springs	33461	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 804-3500	1,230	95	12.9	79.8%	83 (6.7%)	148 (12.0%)	956 (77.7%)	19 (1.5%)	4 (0.3%)	5 (0.4%)	15 (1.2%)	14.5	2052^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	9.0%		14.8	2034^th of 2240 public elementary schools	9.2%	18	32.0	30.0	37.0				42.0	27.0	30.0	91.0			33.0					$13,573	$2,414	$11,158
West Gate Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1545 Loxahatchee Dr	West Palm Beach	33409	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	Yes	(561) 684-7100	744	54	13.7	81.9%	37 (5.0%)	82 (11.0%)	611 (82.1%)	1 (0.1%)	9 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.5%)	15.3	2026^th of 2256 public elementary schools	10.2%		9.3	2145^th of 2240 public elementary schools	4.2%	119	39.0	25.0	26.0				47.0	26.0	27.0	100.0			36.0					$14,150	$2,657	$11,494

Frequently Asked Questions about Somerset Academy Lakes

How many students attend Somerset Academy Lakes?

In the 2022-23 school year, 417 students attended Somerset Academy Lakes.

What district is Somerset Academy Lakes in?

Palm Beach

Is Somerset Academy Lakes a good school?

Somerset Academy Lakes ranks 1430^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Somerset Academy Lakes?

Students at Somerset Academy Lakes are 73% Hispanic, 13% White, 12% African American.

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