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Somerset Academy Charter Elementary School (South Homestead

Public, Charter Grades K-5

485^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 78% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Somerset Academy Charter Elementary School (South Homestead) is a K-5 charter school in Homestead, FL, serving 551 students in the Miami-Dade district, and it stands out as a high-performing school in a community where over 84% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.

This school is a true academic standout, ranking in the 78th percentile statewide, which is a stark contrast to nearby schools like Laura C. Saunders Elementary School (11th percentile) and Florida City Elementary School (12th percentile). Its math scores are particularly impressive, with 85% of 3rd graders and 89% of 4th graders proficient—roughly 20 points higher than the district average and 25 points higher than the state average. Even compared to its sister school, Somerset Arts Academy (65th percentile), South Homestead leads in nearly every subject, especially math (89% vs. 72% in 4th grade). The school also achieves these results efficiently, spending just $8,699 per student, far less than lower-performing neighbors like Avocado Elementary School ($16,749 per student).

However, there are areas to watch. The school experiences a "5th grade math slump," with proficiency dropping to 62% in 2025-2026, below the district average of 67%. Additionally, chronic absenteeism has more than tripled from 9.5% in 2019-2020 to 30% in 2023-2024, now matching district and state averages. Despite these challenges, Somerset Academy (South Homestead) consistently outperforms the district in every tested subject and grade level, a feat no other nearby elementary school can claim, making it a compelling choice for families seeking strong academics in the Homestead area.

551

Students ?

17.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$8,699

Per pupil spending ?

84.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

300 SE 1st Dr
Homestead, FL 33030

(305) 245-6108

District: Miami-Dade

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

88.6%

African American:

5.8%

White:

3.4%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 86th percentile in 2023 → 78th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (74% vs 62% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 22% of Florida elementary schools

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 86th-percentile peak (2023) to 78th (2026)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school74%

District avg66%

Florida avg62%

485^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 22%▲ up 9 pts since 2016

From top 31% (2016) to top 22% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

75^th of 279Elementary Schools in the Miami-Dade

20^th of 70Miami-Dade among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	75.8	485 of 2240	78.3%	★★★★☆
2025	80.6	397 of 2258	82.4%	★★★★☆
2024	78.4	452 of 2256	80.0%	★★★★☆
2023	83.9	317 of 2240	85.8%	★★★★☆
2022	65.0	739 of 2219	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	60.3	853 of 2247	62.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	78.7	434 of 2182	80.1%	★★★★☆
2018	74.0	505 of 2118	76.2%	★★★★☆
2017	68.4	645 of 2112	69.5%	★★★☆☆
2016	68.3	640 of 2087	69.3%	★★★☆☆
2014	59.8	823 of 2064	60.1%	★★★☆☆
2013	56.2	874 of 2029	56.9%	★★★☆☆
2012	64.7	696 of 1984	64.9%	★★★☆☆
2011	63.4	774 of 1985	61.0%	★★★☆☆
2010	20.4	1622 of 1919	15.5%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Math79%+14 vs state

English Language Arts70%+10 vs state

Science67%+7 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)						FAST Math (2026)						Statewide Science Science (2026)		EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Biology 1 (2026)	EOC Civics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Somerset Academy Charter Elementary School (South Homestead	Public, Charter	K-5	300 SE 1st Dr	Homestead	33030	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(305) 245-6108	551	32	17.2	84.2%	19 (3.4%)	32 (5.8%)	488 (88.6%)	5 (0.9%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.7%)	75.8	485^th of 2240 public elementary schools	78.3%		80.6	397^th of 2258 public elementary schools	82.4%	88	71.0	74.0	66.0				85.0	89.0	62.0				67.0						$8,699	$390	$8,309
Lincoln-Marti Schools (International Campus)	Public, Charter	K-8	103 E Lucy St	Florida City	33034	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(305) 242-3330	210	19	11.0	61.0%	3 (1.4%)	27 (12.9%)	180 (85.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	63.9	788^th of 2240 public elementary schools	64.8%		63.2	799^th of 2258 public elementary schools	64.6%	11	71.0	69.0	54.0	61.0	91.0	88.0	93.0	77.0	69.0	83.0	100.0		55.0		94.0		81.0	100.0	$16,253	$1,105	$15,148
Laura C. Saunders Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	505 SW 8th St	Homestead	33030	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 247-3933	498	30	16.6	66.7%	7 (1.4%)	238 (47.8%)	251 (50.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	17.2	1993^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	11.0%		20.7	1886^th of 2258 public elementary schools	16.5%	107	28.0	30.0	24.0				50.0	61.0	54.0				36.0						$14,522	$2,314	$12,208
Somerset Oaks Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	1000 Old Dixie Hwy	Homestead	33030	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(305) 247-3993	628	32	19.6	86.5%	21 (3.3%)	18 (2.9%)	586 (93.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	45.5	1258^th of 2240 public elementary schools	43.8%		52.6	1058^th of 2258 public elementary schools	53.1%	200	48.0	55.0	53.0	65.0	80.0	76.0	72.0	60.0	60.0	67.0	70.0	59.0	51.0	40.0	76.0	100.0	100.0	86.0	$10,731	$590	$10,142
Florida City Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	364 NW 6th Ave	Florida City	33034	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 247-4676	535	31	17.2	75.1%	7 (1.3%)	274 (51.2%)	250 (46.7%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	18.9	1962^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	12.4%		7	2196^th of 2258 public elementary schools	2.7%	234	42.0	53.0	46.0				43.0	54.0	36.0				39.0						$13,399	$1,794	$11,605
West Homestead K-8 Center	Public	PK, KG-8	1550 SW 6th St	Homestead	33030	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 248-0812	864	47	18.3	50.3%	8 (0.9%)	184 (21.3%)	671 (77.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	23.9	1818^th of 2240 public elementary schools	18.8%		12	2105^th of 2258 public elementary schools	6.8%	287	45.0	31.0	33.0	34.0	31.0	28.0	57.0	62.0	64.0	49.0	52.0	55.0	35.0	30.0	83.0			61.0	$11,471	$1,521	$9,951
Somerset Arts Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	1700 N Krome Ave	Homestead	33030	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(305) 246-4949	413	24	17.2	75.5%	40 (9.7%)	15 (3.6%)	349 (84.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	6 (1.5%)	64.4	777^th of 2240 public elementary schools	65.3%		71.3	600^th of 2258 public elementary schools	73.4%	177	59.0	58.0	68.0				80.0	72.0	68.0				64.0						$9,927	$247	$9,680
Redondo Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	18480 SW 304th St	Homestead	33030	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 247-5943	569	38	14.9	50.6%	9 (1.6%)	26 (4.6%)	530 (93.1%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	52.0						54.0												$14,382	$1,380	$13,004
Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center	Public	PK, KG-8	955 SE 18th Ave	Homestead	33035	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 257-6000	1,165	62	18.7	67.1%	36 (3.1%)	520 (44.6%)	594 (51.0%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (0.9%)	12.8	2085^th of 2240 public elementary schools	6.9%		15.1	2035^th of 2258 public elementary schools	9.9%	50	35.0	38.0	37.0	46.0	51.0	42.0	43.0	41.0	38.0	50.0	35.0	34.0	34.0	38.0	82.0	88.0	100.0	64.0	$12,180	$1,453	$10,728
Miami Community Charter School	Public, Charter	K-5	101 S Redland Rd	Florida City	33034	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(305) 245-2552	545	27	20.1	89.2%	1 (0.2%)	48 (8.8%)	488 (89.5%)	8 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22	1875^th of 2240 public elementary schools	16.3%		30	1647^th of 2258 public elementary schools	27.1%	228	66.0	37.0	41.0				55.0	44.0	34.0				36.0						$12,049	$3,128	$8,920

Frequently Asked Questions about Somerset Academy Charter Elementary School (South Homestead

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Somerset Academy Charter Elementary School (South Homestead ranks 485^th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Somerset Academy Charter Elementary School (South Homestead?

In the 2024-25 school year, 551 students attended Somerset Academy Charter Elementary School (South Homestead.

What district is Somerset Academy Charter Elementary School (South Homestead in?

Miami-Dade

What is the racial makeup of Somerset Academy Charter Elementary School (South Homestead?

Students at Somerset Academy Charter Elementary School (South Homestead are 89% Hispanic, 6% African American, 3% White.

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