Excellent
#207 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 6% in state
Somerset Academy Boca Middle School
Middle School · Palm Beach · Boca Raton, FL
A Palm Beach charter middle school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
333 SW 4TH AVE, Boca Raton, FL 33432
- Math 81% vs FL 55% (2024)
- Reading 83% vs FL 52% (2024)
- 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Somerset Academy Boca Middle School score 82% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 12-year record (2013–2024), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 82% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2014-2024) · reading/ELA 77% (multi-year average, 2013-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
24.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Somerset Academy Boca Middle School 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 69Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 37Some Transit
- Bike 60Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,849/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Boca Raton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$94,375
Median home value
$943,400
Median rent
$2,226/mo
College educated
58.5%
Homeownership
58.3%
Poverty rate
9.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33432; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boca Raton Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–12 | 0.5 mi | 615 | Compare → |
| Boca Raton Community Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 6–8 | 1.4 mi | 1,191 | Compare → |
| A.d. Henderson University School & Fau High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | K–12 | 1.9 mi | 1,333 | Compare → |
| Garden of the Sahaba AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | K–11 | 2.3 mi | 171 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Palm Beach
- Schools in district
- 235
- Rank in district
- #24 of 221
- District spending per student
- $13,897NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Somerset Academy Boca Middle School is listed in PALM BEACH; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Somerset Academy Boca Middle School
Somerset Academy Boca Middle School is a public middle school in Boca Raton, FL, part of Palm Beach, serving approximately 91 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #207 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Somerset Academy Boca Middle School
What grades does Somerset Academy Boca Middle School serve?
Somerset Academy Boca Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Somerset Academy Boca Middle School?
Somerset Academy Boca Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 91 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Somerset Academy Boca Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Somerset Academy Boca Middle School is 18.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Somerset Academy Boca Middle School rank in FL?
Somerset Academy Boca Middle School ranks #207 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Somerset Academy Boca Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Somerset Academy Boca Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 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 Boca Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Somerset Academy Boca Middle School has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024).
Is Somerset Academy Boca Middle School a charter school?
Yes, Somerset Academy Boca Middle School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Somerset Academy Boca Middle School a Title I school?
No, Somerset Academy Boca Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Somerset Academy Boca Middle School?
24.2% of students at Somerset Academy Boca Middle School 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 91
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Palm Beach County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.1%
- Phone
- (561) 393-1091
- Area population (ZIP 33432)
- 21,817
- Area average commute
- 22 min
- Area median age
- 52.6
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 33432; 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, 2014-2024, multi-year average, 2013-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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