Excellent
#482 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 13% in state
Somerset Academy
Elementary School · Broward · Pembroke Pines, FL
A Broward charter elementary school where students score 29 points above what's typical for similar communities.
20801 JOHNSON ST, Pembroke Pines, FL 33029
- Math 87% vs FL 58% (2024)
- Reading 80% vs FL 54% (2024)
- 22.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Somerset Academy score 84% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 84% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
39.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Somerset Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Miami map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 32Car-Dependent
- Transit 28Some Transit
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$145,282
Median home value
$575,900
Median rent
$2,324/mo
College educated
46.3%
Homeownership
90.5%
Poverty rate
3.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33029; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset Academy Elementary South CampusCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.7 | K–5 | 0.0 mi | 349 | Compare → |
| Montessori AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.5private | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 301 | Compare → |
| Franklin Academy Pembroke PinesCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.5 | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 1,395 | Compare → |
| Chapel Trail Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 642 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Broward
- Schools in district
- 325
- Rank in district
- #36 of 319
- District spending per student
- $12,121NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Somerset Academy is listed in BROWARD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Somerset Academy
Somerset Academy is a public elementary school in Pembroke Pines, FL, part of Broward, serving approximately 652 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 22.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #482 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Somerset Academy
What grades does Somerset Academy serve?
Somerset Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Somerset Academy?
Somerset Academy has an enrollment of approximately 652 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Somerset Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Somerset Academy is 22.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Somerset Academy rank in FL?
Somerset Academy ranks #482 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Somerset Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Somerset Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Somerset Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Somerset Academy has 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Somerset Academy a charter school?
Yes, Somerset Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Somerset Academy a Title I school?
No, Somerset Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Somerset Academy?
39.7% of students at Somerset Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 652
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Broward County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.8%
- Phone
- (954) 404-7616
- Area population (ZIP 33029)
- 44,109
- Area average commute
- 33.8 min
- Area median age
- 40.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 33029; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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