SOMERSET ACADEMY SILVER PALMS

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Charter School 1,939 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Somerset Academy (Silver Palms) is a tuition-free public charter school located in Homestead, Florida, serving students from kindergarten through 8th grade. As part of the extensive Somerset Academy network, the school operates under the authorization of the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district. It is known for its commitment to academic excellence, focusing on a rigorous curriculum that emphasizes core subjects, critical thinking, and the integration of technology to prepare students for success in high school and beyond.

The school places a strong emphasis on character development and community involvement, striving to create a safe and nurturing environment that caters to the diverse needs of its student body. Beyond academics, Somerset Academy Silver Palms offers various extracurricular activities, clubs, and sports programs intended to foster well-rounded students. With a focus on high expectations and strong parent-teacher partnerships, the school aims to cultivate a culture of accountability and continuous improvement for all members of its learning community.

1,939

Total Students

N/A

Full-Time Teachers

N/A

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOMERSET ACADEMY SILVER PALMS
Demographic	Student Count
White	65
Hispanic	1,676
Black	147
Asian	32
Two or More	18
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
1,676 (86.4 %)
Black
147 (7.6 %)
White
65 (3.4 %)
Asian
32 (1.7 %)
Two or More
18 (0.9 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	MIAMI-DADE
Phone:	(305)257-3737
Website:	http://somersetsilverpalms.dadeschools.net
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	1,939
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,499
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	124

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 204

Grade 1 193

Grade 2 188

Grade 3 187

Grade 4 187

Grade 5 180

Grade 6 270

Grade 7 268

Grade 8 262

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SOMERSET ACADEMY SILVER PALMS
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	204
Grade 1	193
Grade 2	188
Grade 3	187
Grade 4	187
Grade 5	180
Grade 6	270
Grade 7	268
Grade 8	262

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SOMERSET ACADEMY SILVER PALMS
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	997	51.4%
Male	942	48.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)