Excellent
#530 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 14% in state
Somerset Academy St. Lucie
Elementary School · St. Lucie · Port St. Lucie, FL
A charter elementary school in Port St. Lucie, FL where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4402 SW YAMADA DR, Port St. Lucie, FL 34953
- Math 60% vs FL 58% (2024)
- Reading 58% vs FL 54% (2024)
- 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Somerset Academy St. Lucie score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 59% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 51% (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 33 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
46.5%
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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Where Somerset Academy St. Lucie 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$81,028
Median home value
$326,800
Median rent
$1,902/mo
College educated
22.5%
Homeownership
85.4%
Poverty rate
7.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34953; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windmill Point Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–5 | 2.2 mi | 1,058 | Compare → |
| Dalton Learning Center Inc.Private · tuition | 6.3private | K–5 | 3.4 mi | 72 | Compare → |
| Ivy League AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | K–8 | 3.4 mi | 127 | Compare → |
| Citrus Grove ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–5 | 4.4 mi | 572 | 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.
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.
St. Lucie
- Schools in district
- 53
- Rank in district
- #5 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 St. Lucie is listed in ST. LUCIE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Somerset Academy St. Lucie
Somerset Academy St. Lucie is a public elementary school in Port St. Lucie, FL, part of St.
Lucie, serving approximately 669 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #530 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Somerset Academy St. Lucie
What grades does Somerset Academy St. Lucie serve?
Somerset Academy St. Lucie serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Somerset Academy St. Lucie?
Somerset Academy St. Lucie has an enrollment of approximately 669 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Somerset Academy St. Lucie?
The student-teacher ratio at Somerset Academy St. Lucie is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Somerset Academy St. Lucie rank in FL?
Somerset Academy St. Lucie ranks #530 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Somerset Academy St. Lucie's MySchoolScout rating?
Somerset Academy St. Lucie has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 St. Lucie?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Somerset Academy St. Lucie has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Somerset Academy St. Lucie a charter school?
Yes, Somerset Academy St. Lucie is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Somerset Academy St. Lucie a Title I school?
No, Somerset Academy St. Lucie is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Somerset Academy St. Lucie?
46.5% of students at Somerset Academy St. Lucie 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
- 669
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- St. Lucie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.0%
- Phone
- (772) 237-8600
- Area population (ZIP 34953)
- 82,469
- Area average commute
- 31.2 min
- Area median age
- 40.5
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 34953; 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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