Excellent
#56 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 2% in state
Somerset Academy Silver Palms
Elementary School · Miami-dade · Homestead, FL
A Miami-dade charter elementary school where students score 37 points above what's typical for similar communities.
23255 SW 115TH AVE, Homestead, FL 33032
- Math 77% vs FL 55% (2024)
- Reading 74% vs FL 53% (2024)
Academics
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Students at Somerset Academy Silver Palms score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 76% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 72% (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 40 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
80.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Somerset Academy Silver Palms 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 57Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,174/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$74,995
Median home value
$374,700
Median rent
$1,626/mo
College educated
24.3%
Homeownership
59.3%
Poverty rate
16.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33032; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goulds Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 470 | Compare → |
| Summerville Advantage AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.4 | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 443 | Compare → |
| Pine Villa Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 256 | Compare → |
| South Prep Scholars AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.9 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 80 | 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.
Miami-dade
- Schools in district
- 536
- Rank in district
- #13 of 497
- District spending per student
- $13,066NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Somerset Academy Silver Palms is listed in MIAMI-DADE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Somerset Academy Silver Palms
Somerset Academy Silver Palms is a public elementary school in Homestead, FL, part of Miami-dade, serving approximately 1,928 students in grades Kindergarten-8th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10 and ranks #56 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Somerset Academy Silver Palms
What grades does Somerset Academy Silver Palms serve?
Somerset Academy Silver Palms serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Somerset Academy Silver Palms?
Somerset Academy Silver Palms has an enrollment of approximately 1,928 students.
How does Somerset Academy Silver Palms rank in FL?
Somerset Academy Silver Palms ranks #56 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Somerset Academy Silver Palms's MySchoolScout rating?
Somerset Academy Silver Palms has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 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 Silver Palms?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Somerset Academy Silver Palms has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Somerset Academy Silver Palms a charter school?
Yes, Somerset Academy Silver Palms is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Somerset Academy Silver Palms a Title I school?
No, Somerset Academy Silver Palms is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Somerset Academy Silver Palms?
80.3% of students at Somerset Academy Silver Palms 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,928
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Miami-Dade County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.2%
- Phone
- (305) 257-3737
- Area population (ZIP 33032)
- 62,021
- Area average commute
- 39.2 min
- Area median age
- 33.5
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 33032; 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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