Somerset Academy Bethany

Q: Is Somerset Academy Bethany a good school?

Somerset Academy Bethany ranks 868 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Somerset Academy Bethany is a public charter elementary school serving 339 students in grades K-5 in Port St Lucie, Florida, which is part of the St. Lucie school district. The school stands out for its strong academic performance, outpacing the district and state in several key test score metrics, particularly in 5th grade Science and 3rd-5th grade English Language Arts.

However, Somerset Academy Bethany faces some challenges, including higher-than-average chronic absenteeism rates and an increasing percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. While the school has seen a rise in spending per student, its statewide ranking has declined, from 868 out of 2,256 elementary schools in 2023-2024 to 1,472 out of 2,240 in 2022-2023, and its overall rating has decreased from 3 to 2 stars. This is in contrast to some nearby schools, such as Allapattah Flats K-8 and West Gate K-8, which have maintained a 3-star rating.

Despite these challenges, Somerset Academy Bethany remains a diverse and academically strong school, with a student population that reflects the racial makeup of the surrounding area. Continued focus on addressing chronic absenteeism and supporting students from low-income families may be key to maintaining and improving the school's performance and standing in the future.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

500 SW Bethany Dr
Port St Lucie, FL 34986

(772) 301-1716

District: St. Lucie

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,568

Student/teacher ratio: 20.9

Number of students: 482

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

35.9%

White:

29.7%

African American:

28.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 50.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Somerset Academy Bethany ranks better than 61.5% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 6^th among 29 ranked elementary schools in the St. Lucie School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.78. (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 Bethany is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (35.9%), White (29.7%), African American (28%). (See more...)

Compare Details 50.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Somerset Academy Bethany is 20.9, which is the highest among 29 elementary schools in the St. Lucie School District! (See more...)

Compare Somerset Academy Bethany employs 23 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Somerset Academy Bethany is $11,568. 15 elementary schools in the St. Lucie School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

St. Lucie:

SchoolDigger ranks St. Lucie 47^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Somerset Academy Bethany

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2022	32.06	1508^th	2219	32.0%
2023	35.00	1472^nd	2240	34.3%
2024	59.78	868^th	2256	61.5%

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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 Bethany

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2021	10	4	0	17	0	0	31
2022	59	43	0	72	0	18	192
2023	102	74	7	132	0	24	339
2024	143	135	7	173	1	23	482

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 Bethany

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	31	2.0	15.5	41.9
2022	192	9.0	21.3	52.1
2023	339	19.0	17.8	59.6
2024	482	23.0	20.9	50.2

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 Bethany

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	31	2.0	15.5	41.9
2022	192	9.0	21.3	52.1
2023	339	19.0	17.8	59.6
2024	482	23.0	20.9	50.2

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 Bethany

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2022	$1,936 (20.5%)	$7,498 (79.5%)	$9,433
2023	$162 (1.4%)	$11,405 (98.6%)	$11,568

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Schools Near Somerset Academy Bethany

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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 Academy Bethany	Public, Charter	K-5	500 SW Bethany Dr	Port St Lucie	34986	St. Lucie County	St. Lucie	Yes	No	No	Yes	(772) 301-1716	482	23	20.9	50.2%	143 (29.7%)	135 (28.0%)	173 (35.9%)	7 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	23 (4.8%)	59.8	868^th of 2256 public elementary schools	61.5%		35	1472^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	34.3%	604	60.0	65.0	71.0				47.0	60.0	55.0				57.0						$11,568	$162	$11,405
Renaissance Charter School Of St. Lucie	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	300 NW Cashmere Blvd	Port St Lucie	34986	St. Lucie County	St. Lucie	Yes	No	No	Yes	(772) 344-5982	1,415	79	17.9	53.9%	332 (23.5%)	496 (35.1%)	488 (34.5%)	27 (1.9%)	3 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	67 (4.7%)	34.8	1495^th of 2256 public elementary schools	33.7%		37.5	1400^th of 2240 public elementary schools	37.5%	95	46.0	46.0	47.0	56.0	32.0	54.0	49.0	56.0	21.0	40.0	53.0	43.0	41.0	46.0	89.0	100.0	89.0	62.0	$7,647	$707	$6,940
Manatee Academy K-8	Public	K-8	1450 SW Heatherwood Blvd	Port St Lucie	34986	St. Lucie County	St. Lucie	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 340-4745	1,723	87	19.8	59.8%	519 (30.1%)	593 (34.4%)	503 (29.2%)	11 (0.6%)	4 (0.2%)	3 (0.2%)	90 (5.2%)	48.2	1132^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	49.8%		49	1125^th of 2240 public elementary schools	49.8%	7	50.0	46.0	50.0	53.0	43.0	51.0	58.0	66.0	49.0	56.0	15.0	54.0	54.0	50.0	94.0	100.0		63.0	$10,386	$1,695	$8,692
St. Lucie West K-8 School	Public	K-8	1501 SW Cashmere Blvd	Port St Lucie	34986	St. Lucie County	St. Lucie	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 785-6630	1,663	91	18.2	56.3%	411 (24.7%)	499 (30.0%)	619 (37.2%)	22 (1.3%)	2 (0.1%)	3 (0.2%)	107 (6.4%)	44.7	1225^th of 2256 public elementary schools	45.7%		49.8	1100^th of 2240 public elementary schools	50.9%	125	44.0	40.0	52.0	55.0	46.0	54.0	49.0	43.0	59.0	63.0	26.0	61.0	58.0	54.0	91.0	100.0		62.0	$9,879	$1,751	$8,128
West Gate K-8 School	Public	PK, KG-8	1050 NW Cashmere Blvd	Port St Lucie	34986	St. Lucie County	St. Lucie	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 807-7600	1,582	87	18.1	49.4%	473 (29.9%)	444 (28.1%)	533 (33.7%)	45 (2.8%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.2%)	83 (5.2%)	63.1	795^th of 2256 public elementary schools	64.8%		54.1	990^th of 2240 public elementary schools	55.8%	195	61.0	51.0	61.0	62.0	49.0	46.0	72.0	50.0	66.0	64.0	33.0	58.0	61.0	50.0	82.0	100.0		75.0	$10,731	$2,002	$8,729
Bayshore Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1661 SW Bayshore Blvd	Port St Lucie	34984	St. Lucie County	St. Lucie	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 340-4720	871	50	17.4	67.6%	197 (22.6%)	341 (39.2%)	271 (31.1%)	14 (1.6%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (5.3%)	53.6	1004^th of 2256 public elementary schools	55.5%		46.8	1167^th of 2240 public elementary schools	47.9%	163	43.0	46.0	55.0				68.0	54.0	64.0				60.0						$11,537	$2,161	$9,377
Northport K-8 School	Public	PK, KG-8	250 NW Floresta Dr	Port St Lucie	34983	St. Lucie County	St. Lucie	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 340-4700	1,265	73	17.3	70.4%	290 (22.9%)	422 (33.4%)	445 (35.2%)	14 (1.1%)	3 (0.2%)	3 (0.2%)	88 (7.0%)	35.6	1472^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	34.8%		24.5	1755^th of 2240 public elementary schools	21.7%	283	51.0	36.0	45.0	46.0	45.0	43.0	67.0	42.0	38.0	53.0	17.0	44.0	43.0	37.0	66.0	94.0		59.0	$12,057	$2,368	$9,690
Oak Hammock K-8 School	Public	PK, KG-8	1251 SW California Blvd	Port St Lucie	34953	St. Lucie County	St. Lucie	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 344-4490	1,704	86	19.8	64.3%	374 (21.9%)	574 (33.7%)	635 (37.3%)	24 (1.4%)	11 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	86 (5.0%)	31.5	1575^th of 2256 public elementary schools	30.2%		31.8	1557^th of 2240 public elementary schools	30.5%	18	46.0	33.0	44.0	43.0	40.0	47.0	52.0	41.0	52.0	45.0	14.0	40.0	49.0	38.0	68.0	91.0		70.0	$9,993	$2,053	$7,940
Parkway Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7000 NW Selvitz Rd	Port St Lucie	34983	St. Lucie County	St. Lucie	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 340-4800	545	28	19.4	72.7%	111 (20.4%)	215 (39.4%)	185 (33.9%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	30 (5.5%)	46.6	1185^th of 2256 public elementary schools	47.5%		51.4	1067^th of 2240 public elementary schools	52.4%	118	53.0	43.0	48.0				55.0	52.0	54.0				62.0						$12,997	$2,658	$10,339
Floresta Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1501 SE Floresta Dr	Port St Lucie	34983	St. Lucie County	St. Lucie	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 340-4755	651	39	16.6	62.4%	199 (30.6%)	168 (25.8%)	234 (35.9%)	13 (2.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (5.4%)	37.3	1423^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	36.9%		44	1228^th of 2240 public elementary schools	45.2%	195	59.0	42.0	41.0				65.0	41.0	44.0				43.0						$11,563	$2,063	$9,501

Frequently Asked Questions about Somerset Academy Bethany

What district is Somerset Academy Bethany in?

St. Lucie

Is Somerset Academy Bethany a good school?

Somerset Academy Bethany ranks 868^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Somerset Academy Bethany?

In the 2023-24 school year, 482 students attended Somerset Academy Bethany.

What is the racial makeup of Somerset Academy Bethany?

Students at Somerset Academy Bethany are 36% Hispanic, 30% White, 28% African American, 5% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

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