SOMERSET ACADEMY CHARTER

SOMERSET ACADEMY CHARTER is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the MIAMI-DADE school district, located in MIAMI, FL with about 659 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 36 teachers, SOMERSET ACADEMY CHARTER has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Somerset Academy (specifically the elementary campus located at 18491 SW 134th Ave in Miami) is a high-performing public charter school that operates as part of the extensive Somerset Academy network. It serves a diverse student population in the Miami-Dade area, consistently emphasizing academic excellence, high standards for student achievement, and a focus on preparing students for success in middle school and beyond. The school is known for its rigorous curriculum, which integrates core academic subjects with enrichment programs designed to foster critical thinking and well-rounded development.

As a charter institution, the school operates under a contract with the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district but maintains its own governance and specialized mission. The campus is widely recognized for its community-oriented culture and its commitment to utilizing data-driven instruction to monitor student progress. By fostering a structured learning environment and encouraging strong parent-teacher partnerships, Somerset Academy aims to create an engaging educational experience that meets the unique needs of its students while adhering to the state's educational mandates.

For more information, contact SOMERSET ACADEMY CHARTER at (305) 969-6074 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

18491 SW 134TH AVE
MIAMI, FL 33177-2923
Advertisement

SOMERSET ACADEMY CHARTER is a public Title I Charter school in MIAMI, FL with about 659 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
DADE DISTRICT OFFICE
District:
MIAMI-DADE
Total Students:
659
Teachers:
36
NSLP Status:1
Missing
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

Advertisement

School Demographics for 659 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SOMERSET ACADEMY CHARTER is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 95% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
94.5%
Black or African American
2.1%
White
2.1%
Asian
0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%
Two or more races
0.2%

Female
49.5%
Male
50.5%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.