Excellent
#470 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 12% in state
Somerset Academy Bethany
Elementary School · St. Lucie · Port St. Lucie, FL
A St. Lucie charter elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
500 SW BETHANY DR, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986
- Math 54% vs FL 58% (2024)
- Reading 65% vs FL 54% (2024)
- 21:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Somerset Academy Bethany score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 20 points since 2022, reaching 60% in 2024, across a 3-year record (2022–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2022-2024) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2022-2024)
Based on 8 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Somerset Academy Bethany sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$85,842
Median home value
$368,300
Median rent
$1,600/mo
College educated
35%
Homeownership
85.6%
Poverty rate
3.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34986; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunlight Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–6 | 0.4 mi | 230 | Compare → |
| Renaissance Charter School of St. LucieCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.2 | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 1,415 | Compare → |
| Manatee Academy K-8Enrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–8 | 1.1 mi | 1,723 | Compare → |
| Exceptional Academy for Differently-abled LearnersPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | K–6 | 1.2 mi | 35 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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.
St. Lucie
- Schools in district
- 53
- Rank in district
- #4 of 47
- District spending per student
- $12,177NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Somerset Academy Bethany is listed in ST. LUCIE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Somerset Academy Bethany
Somerset Academy Bethany is a public elementary school in Port St. Lucie, FL, part of St. Lucie, serving approximately 482 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 21:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #470 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Somerset Academy Bethany
What grades does Somerset Academy Bethany serve?
Somerset Academy Bethany serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Somerset Academy Bethany?
Somerset Academy Bethany has an enrollment of approximately 482 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Somerset Academy Bethany?
The student-teacher ratio at Somerset Academy Bethany is 21:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Somerset Academy Bethany rank in FL?
Somerset Academy Bethany ranks #470 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Somerset Academy Bethany's MySchoolScout rating?
Somerset Academy Bethany has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Bethany?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Somerset Academy Bethany has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Is Somerset Academy Bethany a charter school?
Yes, Somerset Academy Bethany is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Somerset Academy Bethany a Title I school?
No, Somerset Academy Bethany is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Somerset Academy Bethany?
50.2% of students at Somerset Academy Bethany 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
- 482
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- St. Lucie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.6%
- Phone
- (772) 301-1716
- Area population (ZIP 34986)
- 29,713
- Area average commute
- 29.6 min
- Area median age
- 54.1
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 34986; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2022-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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