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#3491 of 3,778 schools in FL
Somerset Academy the Dr. Bernard Kimmel Campus
Elementary School · Palm Beach · Lake Worth, FL
A Palm Beach charter elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
4696 DAVIS RD, Lake Worth, FL 33461
- Math 40% vs FL 55% (2024)
- Reading 43% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Somerset Academy the Dr. Bernard Kimmel Campus score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 42% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 53% (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 39 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
71.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Somerset Academy the Dr. Bernard Kimmel Campus 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 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,400/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lake Worth), 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
$61,218
Median home value
$263,400
Median rent
$1,615/mo
College educated
17.5%
Homeownership
50.3%
Poverty rate
16.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33461; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Springs Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 1,081 | Compare → |
| Diamond View Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–5 | 1.7 mi | 769 | Compare → |
| Heritage Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–5 | 1.7 mi | 798 | Compare → |
| Starlight Cove Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–5 | 1.7 mi | 785 | 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.
Palm Beach
- Schools in district
- 235
- Rank in district
- #207 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 the Dr. Bernard Kimmel Campus is listed in PALM BEACH; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Somerset Academy the Dr. Bernard Kimmel Campus
Somerset Academy the Dr. Bernard Kimmel Campus is a public elementary school in Lake Worth, FL, part of Palm Beach, serving approximately 527 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,491 of 3,778 schools in FL.
State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Somerset Academy the Dr. Bernard Kimmel Campus
What grades does Somerset Academy the Dr. Bernard Kimmel Campus serve?
Somerset Academy the Dr. Bernard Kimmel Campus serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Somerset Academy the Dr. Bernard Kimmel Campus?
Somerset Academy the Dr. Bernard Kimmel Campus has an enrollment of approximately 527 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Somerset Academy the Dr. Bernard Kimmel Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at Somerset Academy the Dr. Bernard Kimmel Campus is 18.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Somerset Academy the Dr. Bernard Kimmel Campus rank in FL?
Somerset Academy the Dr. Bernard Kimmel Campus ranks #3,491 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Somerset Academy the Dr. Bernard Kimmel Campus's MySchoolScout rating?
Somerset Academy the Dr. Bernard Kimmel Campus has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 the Dr. Bernard Kimmel Campus?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Somerset Academy the Dr. Bernard Kimmel Campus has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Somerset Academy the Dr. Bernard Kimmel Campus a charter school?
Yes, Somerset Academy the Dr. Bernard Kimmel Campus is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Somerset Academy the Dr. Bernard Kimmel Campus a Title I school?
No, Somerset Academy the Dr. Bernard Kimmel Campus is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Somerset Academy the Dr. Bernard Kimmel Campus?
71.2% of students at Somerset Academy the Dr. Bernard Kimmel Campus 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
- 527
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Palm Beach County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.8%
- Phone
- (561) 868-6100
- Area population (ZIP 33461)
- 49,245
- Area average commute
- 27.6 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
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 33461; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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