Excellent
#252 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 7% in state
Somerset Academy Lakes
Elementary School · Palm Beach · Miami, FL
A Palm Beach charter elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6340 SUNSET DR, Miami, FL 33143
- Math 54% vs FL 58% (2024)
- Reading 46% vs FL 54% (2024)
- 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Somerset Academy Lakes score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 15 points across the 9-year record (2016–2024) and has held near 50% recently.
Show all 8 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2016-2024) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2016-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
75.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Somerset Academy Lakes 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 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,478/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Miami), 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
$80,924
Median home value
$768,900
Median rent
$1,823/mo
College educated
59.8%
Homeownership
54%
Poverty rate
11.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33143; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 805 | Compare → |
| Renaissance Charter School at SummitCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.0 | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 1,106 | Compare → |
| Berkshire Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 1,031 | Compare → |
| Atlantis Academy Palm BeachesPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 178 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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.
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
- #28 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 Lakes is listed in PALM BEACH; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Somerset Academy Lakes
Somerset Academy Lakes is a public elementary school in Miami, FL, part of Palm Beach, serving approximately 416 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #252 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Somerset Academy Lakes
What grades does Somerset Academy Lakes serve?
Somerset Academy Lakes serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Somerset Academy Lakes?
Somerset Academy Lakes has an enrollment of approximately 416 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Somerset Academy Lakes?
The student-teacher ratio at Somerset Academy Lakes is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Somerset Academy Lakes rank in FL?
Somerset Academy Lakes ranks #252 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Somerset Academy Lakes's MySchoolScout rating?
Somerset Academy Lakes has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Lakes?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Somerset Academy Lakes has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).
Is Somerset Academy Lakes a charter school?
Yes, Somerset Academy Lakes is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Somerset Academy Lakes a Title I school?
No, Somerset Academy Lakes is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Somerset Academy Lakes?
75.5% of students at Somerset Academy Lakes 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
- 416
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Palm Beach County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.2%
- Phone
- (561) 641-4449
- Area population (ZIP 33143)
- 32,167
- Area average commute
- 28.5 min
- Area median age
- 41.6
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 33143; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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