Excellent
#81 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 2% in state
Somerset Preparatory Academy (homestead)
Elementary School · Miami-dade · Homestead, FL
A Miami-dade charter elementary school where students score 27 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3000 S.E. NINTH STREET, Homestead, FL 33033
- Math 67% vs FL 58% (2024)
- Reading 59% vs FL 54% (2024)
- 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Somerset Preparatory Academy (homestead) score 63% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 24 points since 2020, reaching 63% in 2024, across a 5-year record (2020–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2020-2024) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2020-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
86.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Somerset Preparatory Academy (homestead) 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 14Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 26Somewhat 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
$66,662
Median home value
$364,700
Median rent
$1,648/mo
College educated
23.3%
Homeownership
54.5%
Poverty rate
16.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33033; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keys Gate Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.0 | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 1,979 | Compare → |
| Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 1,315 | Compare → |
| The Charter School at WaterstoneCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.7 | K–8 | 1.5 mi | 946 | Compare → |
| Coconut Grove Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.6 | PK–5 | Not available | 526 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Miami-dade
- Schools in district
- 536
- Rank in district
- #21 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 Preparatory Academy (homestead) is listed in MIAMI-DADE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Somerset Preparatory Academy (homestead)
Somerset Preparatory Academy (homestead) is a public elementary school in Homestead, FL, part of Miami-dade, serving approximately 459 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10 and ranks #81 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Somerset Preparatory Academy (homestead)
What grades does Somerset Preparatory Academy (homestead) serve?
Somerset Preparatory Academy (homestead) serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Somerset Preparatory Academy (homestead)?
Somerset Preparatory Academy (homestead) has an enrollment of approximately 459 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Somerset Preparatory Academy (homestead)?
The student-teacher ratio at Somerset Preparatory Academy (homestead) is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Somerset Preparatory Academy (homestead) rank in FL?
Somerset Preparatory Academy (homestead) ranks #81 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Somerset Preparatory Academy (homestead)'s MySchoolScout rating?
Somerset Preparatory Academy (homestead) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 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 Preparatory Academy (homestead)?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Somerset Preparatory Academy (homestead) has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Is Somerset Preparatory Academy (homestead) a charter school?
Yes, Somerset Preparatory Academy (homestead) is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Somerset Preparatory Academy (homestead) a Title I school?
No, Somerset Preparatory Academy (homestead) is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Somerset Preparatory Academy (homestead)?
86.7% of students at Somerset Preparatory Academy (homestead) 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 459
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Miami-Dade County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.5%
- Phone
- (786) 509-6901
- Area population (ZIP 33033)
- 69,075
- Area average commute
- 35 min
- Area median age
- 33.2
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 33033; 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, 2020-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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