SOMERSET ACADEMY CHARTER MIDDLE SCHOOL (SOUTH HOMESTEAD)

www.somersetacademysh.com

Charter School 470 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (South Homestead) is a tuition-free public charter school located in Homestead, Florida. As part of the extensive Somerset Academy network, the school operates with a mission to provide a high-quality, rigorous academic environment that emphasizes character development, parental involvement, and student accountability. The school typically serves students in grades 6 through 8, focusing on preparing them for the transition to high school through a structured curriculum that balances core academic subjects with opportunities for elective enrichment.

The school is known for fostering a supportive community culture that encourages academic excellence and personal growth. By utilizing a data-driven approach to instruction, Somerset Academy South Homestead aims to meet the individual needs of its diverse student population. The campus in Homestead emphasizes a safe and disciplined learning environment, promoting active engagement between students, teachers, and families to ensure that students are well-equipped to meet Florida’s state educational standards and achieve future success.

470

Total Students

15.0

Full-Time Teachers

31.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOMERSET ACADEMY CHARTER MIDDLE SCHOOL (SOUTH HOMESTEAD)
Demographic	Student Count
White	33
Hispanic	391
Black	36
Asian	7
Two or More	3

Hispanic
391 (83.2 %)
Black
36 (7.7 %)
White
33 (7.0 %)
Asian
7 (1.5 %)
Two or More
3 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	MIAMI-DADE
Phone:	(305)258-7497
Website:	http://www.somersetacademysh.com
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	470
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	31.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	341
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	55

* 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

Grade 6 156

Grade 7 161

Grade 8 153

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SOMERSET ACADEMY CHARTER MIDDLE SCHOOL (SOUTH HOMESTEAD)
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	156
Grade 7	161
Grade 8	153

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SOMERSET ACADEMY CHARTER MIDDLE SCHOOL (SOUTH HOMESTEAD)
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	216	46%
Male	254	54%

Middle School 6th - 8th