SOMERSET ACADEMY

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Charter School 802 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

802

Total Students

40.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOMERSET ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	21
Hispanic	755
Black	11
Asian	10
Two or More	3
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
755 (94.1 %)
White
21 (2.6 %)
Black
11 (1.4 %)
Asian
10 (1.2 %)
Two or More
3 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)
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)969-6074
Website:	http://somersetelem.dadeschools.net
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	802
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	474
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	70

* 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 125

Grade 1 124

Grade 2 141

Grade 3 136

Grade 4 135

Grade 5 141

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SOMERSET ACADEMY
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	125
Grade 1	124
Grade 2	141
Grade 3	136
Grade 4	135
Grade 5	141

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SOMERSET ACADEMY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	417	52%
Male	385	48%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)