Excellent
#551 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 15% in state
Somerset Oaks Academy
Elementary School · Miami-dade · Homestead, FL
A Miami-dade charter elementary school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1000 OLD DIXIE HWY, Homestead, FL 33030
- Math 63% vs FL 55% (2024)
- Reading 50% vs FL 53% (2024)
Academics
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Students at Somerset Oaks Academy score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 11-year record (2014–2024), then recovered 25 points since 2020, reaching 57% in 2024.
Show all 10 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2014-2024) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2014-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
90.2%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Somerset Oaks Academy 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 78Very Walkable
- Transit 43Some Transit
- Bike 70Very Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,174/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$43,231
Median home value
$382,200
Median rent
$1,307/mo
College educated
14.6%
Homeownership
40.2%
Poverty rate
31.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33030; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hope AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.0 | 1–12 | 0.1 mi | 451 | Compare → |
| My 1st College LcPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–2 | 0.3 mi | 22 | Compare → |
| Litlle Star Learning Center HomesteadPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.4 mi | 3 | Compare → |
| St John's Episcopal SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4 | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 152 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Miami-dade
- Schools in district
- 536
- Rank in district
- #114 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 Oaks Academy is listed in MIAMI-DADE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Somerset Oaks Academy
Somerset Oaks Academy is a public elementary school in Homestead, FL, part of Miami-dade, serving approximately 625 students in grades Kindergarten-8th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #551 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Somerset Oaks Academy
What grades does Somerset Oaks Academy serve?
Somerset Oaks Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Somerset Oaks Academy?
Somerset Oaks Academy has an enrollment of approximately 625 students.
How does Somerset Oaks Academy rank in FL?
Somerset Oaks Academy ranks #551 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Somerset Oaks Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Somerset Oaks Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Oaks Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Somerset Oaks Academy has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).
Is Somerset Oaks Academy a charter school?
Yes, Somerset Oaks Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Somerset Oaks Academy a Title I school?
No, Somerset Oaks Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Somerset Oaks Academy?
90.2% of students at Somerset Oaks Academy 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
- 625
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Miami-Dade County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.6%
- Phone
- (305) 247-3993
- Area population (ZIP 33030)
- 35,957
- Area average commute
- 36.6 min
- Area median age
- 30.3
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 33030; 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, 2014-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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