Excellent
#20 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 1% in state
Somerset Preparatory Academy Sunset
Elementary School · Miami-dade · Miami, FL
A Miami-dade charter elementary school where students score 30 points above what's typical for similar communities.
11155 SW 112TH AVE, Miami, FL 33176
- Math 82% vs FL 55% (2024)
- Reading 84% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Somerset Preparatory Academy Sunset score 83% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 83% across the 10-year record (2015–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 81% (multi-year average, 2015-2024) · reading/ELA 80% (multi-year average, 2015-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 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
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Where Somerset Preparatory Academy Sunset 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 56Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 34Some Transit
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,478/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Miami), 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
$80,437
Median home value
$568,400
Median rent
$1,666/mo
College educated
43%
Homeownership
62.1%
Poverty rate
10.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33176; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Gamla Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.4 | K–8 | 0.0 mi | 225 | Compare → |
| William H. Lehman Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | PK–5 | 0.3 mi | 544 | Compare → |
| Atlantis AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 136 | Compare → |
| Somerset Academy KendallCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.6 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 231 | 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.
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.
Miami-dade
- Schools in district
- 536
- Rank in district
- #6 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 Sunset is listed in MIAMI-DADE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Somerset Preparatory Academy Sunset
Somerset Preparatory Academy Sunset is a public elementary school in Miami, FL, part of Miami-dade, serving approximately 432 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.6 out of 10 and ranks #20 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Somerset Preparatory Academy Sunset
What grades does Somerset Preparatory Academy Sunset serve?
Somerset Preparatory Academy Sunset serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Somerset Preparatory Academy Sunset?
Somerset Preparatory Academy Sunset has an enrollment of approximately 432 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Somerset Preparatory Academy Sunset?
The student-teacher ratio at Somerset Preparatory Academy Sunset is 16.6:1. 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 Sunset rank in FL?
Somerset Preparatory Academy Sunset ranks #20 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Somerset Preparatory Academy Sunset's MySchoolScout rating?
Somerset Preparatory Academy Sunset has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.6 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 Sunset?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Somerset Preparatory Academy Sunset has 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Is Somerset Preparatory Academy Sunset a charter school?
Yes, Somerset Preparatory Academy Sunset 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 Sunset a Title I school?
No, Somerset Preparatory Academy Sunset is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Somerset Preparatory Academy Sunset?
46.5% of students at Somerset Preparatory Academy Sunset 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
- 432
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Miami-Dade County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.1%
- Phone
- (305) 271-9000
- Area population (ZIP 33176)
- 52,190
- Area average commute
- 30.8 min
- Area median age
- 41.3
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 33176; 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, 2015-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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