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#1494 of 3,778 schools in FL

Top 40% in state

Somerset Academy Middle School

Middle School · Broward · Pembroke Pines, FL

A Broward charter middle school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

20803 JOHNSON ST, Pembroke Pines, FL 33029

  • Math 71% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • Reading 73% vs FL 52% (2024)
  • 30.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.3Very Good40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.6 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics8.9Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency71.3% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency73% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg+15.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+18.6 pts
Overall Proficiency72% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)58% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected+14.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile84th
Resources & Environment3.0Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio30.8:1
District spending per student$12,121
Chronic Absenteeism15%

Students at Somerset Academy Middle School score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).

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2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency71%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency73%(2024 FAST)
School
State
52%(2024 FAST)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 72% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
78%
ELA
78%
2010
Math
80%
ELA
81%
2011
Math
76%
ELA
76%
2012
Math
78%
ELA
79%
2013
Math
79%
ELA
78%
2014
Math
81%
ELA
74%
2015
Math
80%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
81%
ELA
77%
2017
Math
84%
ELA
79%
2018
Math
72%
ELA
75%
2019
Math
72%
ELA
75%
2020*
Math
63%
ELA
69%
2021*
Math
63%
ELA
69%
2022
Math
74%
ELA
73%
2024
Math
71%
ELA
73%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 75% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

32.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Somerset Academy 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 39Car-Dependent
  • Transit 24Minimal Transit
  • Bike 38Somewhat 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

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Silver Trail Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.06–82.3 mi1,249Compare →
City/pembroke Pines Charter Middle SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified8.16–82.5 mi1,336Compare →
Falcon Cove Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.26–83.8 mi2,199Compare →
Glades Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.26–84.8 mi1,123Compare →

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.

Broward

Schools in district
325
Rank in district
#140 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 Middle School is listed in BROWARD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Somerset Academy Middle School

Somerset Academy Middle School is a public middle school in Pembroke Pines, FL, part of Broward, serving approximately 1,048 students in grades 6th-8th with a 30.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,494 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Somerset Academy Middle School

What grades does Somerset Academy Middle School serve?

Somerset Academy Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Somerset Academy Middle School?

Somerset Academy Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 1,048 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Somerset Academy Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Somerset Academy Middle School is 30.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Somerset Academy Middle School rank in FL?

Somerset Academy Middle School ranks #1,494 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Somerset Academy Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Somerset Academy Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Somerset Academy Middle School has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Somerset Academy Middle School a charter school?

Yes, Somerset Academy 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 Middle School a Title I school?

No, Somerset Academy Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Somerset Academy Middle School?

32.1% of students at Somerset Academy 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
1,048
Student-Teacher Ratio
30.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Broward County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.0%
Area population (ZIP 33029)
44,109
Area average commute
33.8 min
Area median age
40.8
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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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