SOMERSET ACADEMY BAY

www.somersetacademybay.com

Charter School 458 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Somerset Academy Bay is a public charter school located in Miami, Florida, serving students from kindergarten through 8th grade. As part of the wider Somerset Academy network, the school operates with a focus on providing a rigorous, well-rounded academic curriculum that emphasizes high student achievement, leadership development, and character education. By maintaining smaller learning environments and fostering a collaborative atmosphere, the school aims to prepare its students for future success in high school and beyond.

The school is known for its commitment to a "whole-child" approach, balancing core subjects like mathematics, science, and language arts with opportunities for extracurricular growth. Somerset Academy Bay prioritizes parental involvement and community engagement as essential components of its educational model. By leveraging the resources and pedagogical standards associated with the Somerset network, the school strives to create a supportive and innovative environment that encourages critical thinking and lifelong learning for its diverse student body.

458

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOMERSET ACADEMY BAY
Demographic	Student Count
White	24
Hispanic	428
Black	1
Asian	4
Two or More	1

Hispanic
428 (93.4 %)
White
24 (5.2 %)
Asian
4 (0.9 %)
Black
1 (0.2 %)
Two or More
1 (0.2 %)

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)274-0682
Website:	http://www.somersetacademybay.com
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	458
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	51
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 52

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 78

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 97

Grade 5 100

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SOMERSET ACADEMY BAY
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	52
Grade 1	54
Grade 2	78
Grade 3	77
Grade 4	97
Grade 5	100

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SOMERSET ACADEMY BAY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	220	48%
Male	238	52%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)