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Somerset Academy St. Lucie

Q: Is Somerset Academy St. Lucie a good school?

Somerset Academy St. Lucie ranks 1157 th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter Grades K-8

1157^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 48% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Somerset Academy St. Lucie is a K-8 school in Port St. Lucie, FL, serving 687 students within the St. Lucie district, and it stands out for its strong English Language Arts (ELA) performance despite operating with a notably lower budget than nearby schools.

This school consistently outperforms both the district and state averages in ELA across all tested grades, with proficiency rates around 62-70% compared to the district's 56-58%. However, this strength is not mirrored in math and science, where scores often fall below state benchmarks—for example, 5th-grade science proficiency is just 42%, far below the state average of 60%. Somerset Academy also has a higher student-teacher ratio (19.3:1) and spends less per student ($9,759) than peers like Morningside Elementary School ($11,897/student, 15.5:1 ratio), which ranks in the 89th percentile. This efficiency is a key differentiator, showing the school achieves solid reading results with fewer resources, though it cannot match the overall high performance of top-tier schools in the area.

Historically, Somerset Academy has made a remarkable turnaround from ranking in the bottom 14th percentile in 2016-2017 to a stable 48th percentile today, suggesting effective changes in leadership or instruction. Chronic absenteeism, while improving from 27.4% to 24.2%, remains a challenge, but it is significantly better than the district average of 34.4%. Compared to Bessey Creek Elementary School in the Martin district—which has a low poverty rate (22.39% free/reduced lunch) and top-tier results—Somerset Academy serves a more economically diverse population (52.98% eligible for free/reduced lunch), highlighting how socioeconomic factors shape educational outcomes. For parents, this school offers a strong reading program and efficient operations, but families should consider the need for extra support in math and science.

687

Students ?

19.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,759

Per pupil spending ?

53%

Free/discounted lunch ?

4402 SW Yamada Dr
Port St Lucie, FL 34953

(772) 237-8600

District: St. Lucie

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

36.7%

White:

31.0%

African American:

25.9%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 17th percentile in 2016 → 48th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 31 percentile points since 2016

Worth a look

!Science scores 18 pts below the Florida average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school60%

District avg58%

Florida avg62%

1,157^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Bottom 48%▲ up 31 pts since 2016

From bottom 17% (2016) to bottom 48% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

10^th of 30Elementary Schools in the St. Lucie

38^th of 70St. Lucie 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)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	49.1	1157 of 2240	48.3%	★★☆☆☆
2025	46.6	1189 of 2258	47.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	61.8	822 of 2256	63.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	49.3	1111 of 2240	50.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	45.4	1177 of 2219	47.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	33.6	1476 of 2247	34.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	44.0	1222 of 2182	44.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	29.9	1522 of 2118	28.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	18.6	1822 of 2112	13.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	20.3	1731 of 2087	17.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	13.7	1891 of 2064	8.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2013	20.5	1712 of 2029	15.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	31.0	1416 of 1984	28.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	32.6	1425 of 1985	28.2%	★☆☆☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2017	33.2	686 of 1031	33.5%	★★☆☆☆
2016	34.6	655 of 997	34.3%	★★☆☆☆
2014	28.5	737 of 999	26.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	38.7	605 of 956	36.7%	★★☆☆☆
2012	32.3	621 of 897	30.8%	★★☆☆☆
2011	46.6	525 of 891	41.1%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts65%+5 vs state

Math60%-5 vs state

Science42%-18 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Thursday, March 19, 2020

I do not recommend this school. So many problems with administration, took half the year to put my emergency contact information into the system, the staff failed to keep me posted on my child’s progress and the principal only takes the staffs side. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, March 5, 2020

They complain all the time for everything! Im glad my kid is happy in another school with better teachers and Principal. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, August 14, 2013

The teachers at Nau Charter (Imagine Schools) are very dedicated to providing a top-notch quality education to their students. My child has attended the school since their opening in 2009 and has always had teachers that have challenged him. I must say that my child is one that requires to be challenged.
In addition, the school fosters a positive character environment providing other students the opportunity to nominate other children for a specific trait, these students receiving an award. This provides the children with more motivation for positive behaviors. On the flip side, the administration does not allow for those engaging in continuous disciplinary issues to continue. Should the child and family not respond to intervention, then the child will be asked to leave. This to me is providing children with natural consequences for behaviors.
My reasoning for a 4 star rating is that they do not have a gymnasium or performance area for drama. Otherwise, Nau Charter school is a great school! Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, March 15, 2011

This school has had their share of mishaps, like any school that's new but Nau has shown AMAZING growth from day 1. The staff is great and really lookout for the students as if they were their own. I wouldn't change it for anything. Parent of two students currently attending the Nau Campus. Close Quote

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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 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 Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Somerset Academy St. Lucie	Public, Charter	K-8	4402 SW Yamada Dr	Port St Lucie	34953	St. Lucie County	St. Lucie	Yes	No	No	Yes	(772) 237-8600	687	36	19.3	53.0%	213 (31.0%)	178 (25.9%)	252 (36.7%)	5 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	38 (5.5%)	49.1	1157^th of 2240 public elementary schools	48.3%		46.6	1189^th of 2258 public elementary schools	47.3%	32	70.0	62.0	64.0				68.0	58.0	53.0				42.0					$9,759	$416	$9,343
Windmill Point Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	700 SW Darwin Blvd	Port St Lucie	34953	St. Lucie County	St. Lucie	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 336-6950	1,056	63	16.7	61.9%	228 (21.6%)	376 (35.6%)	370 (35.0%)	15 (1.4%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	64 (6.1%)	43.6	1308^th of 2240 public elementary schools	41.6%		43.8	1250^th of 2258 public elementary schools	44.6%	58	58.0	53.0	60.0				61.0	50.0	59.0	100.0			56.0					$10,595	$955	$9,639
Citrus Grove Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2527 SW Citrus Blvd	Palm City	34990	Martin County	Martin	No	No	No	No	(772) 223-2513	596	35	17.0	24.5%	436 (73.2%)	23 (3.9%)	108 (18.1%)	10 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.2%)	82.1	335^th of 2240 public elementary schools	85.0%		90.8	143^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	93.7%	192	86.0	76.0	64.0				91.0	84.0	81.0				65.0					$11,189	$449	$10,740
Oak Hammock K-8 School	Public	PK, KG-8	1251 SW California Blvd	Port St Lucie	34953	St. Lucie County	St. Lucie	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 344-4490	1,727	91	18.9	66.4%	353 (20.4%)	595 (34.5%)	647 (37.5%)	35 (2.0%)	11 (0.6%)	3 (0.2%)	83 (4.8%)	29.1	1689^th of 2240 public elementary schools	24.6%		31.9	1594^th of 2258 public elementary schools	29.4%	95	44.0	42.0	49.0	56.0	57.0	56.0	53.0	48.0	61.0	45.0	14.0	63.0	54.0	48.0	83.0	100.0	77.0	$9,894	$1,229	$8,666
Bayshore Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1661 SW Bayshore Blvd	Port St Lucie	34984	St. Lucie County	St. Lucie	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 340-4720	879	48	18.3	67.7%	177 (20.1%)	343 (39.0%)	301 (34.2%)	11 (1.3%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	43 (4.9%)	54.1	1041^st of 2240 public elementary schools	53.5%		42.8	1281^st of 2258 public elementary schools	43.3%	240	55.0	51.0	61.0				79.0	43.0	68.0				72.0					$10,808	$1,110	$9,698
Palm Pointe K8 School	Public	K-8	10680 SW Academic Way	Port St Lucie	34987	St. Lucie County	St. Lucie	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(772) 345-3245	1,597	91	17.5	49.7%	575 (36.0%)	334 (20.9%)	529 (33.1%)	49 (3.1%)	3 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	106 (6.6%)	81.7	344^th of 2240 public elementary schools	84.6%					(n/a)	82.0	71.0	75.0	85.0	81.0	85.0	80.0	75.0	70.0	89.0	50.0	88.0	73.0	77.0	91.0		91.0	$10,066	$650	$9,416
St. Lucie West K-8 School	Public	K-8	1501 SW Cashmere Blvd	Port St Lucie	34986	St. Lucie County	St. Lucie	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 785-6630	1,662	100	16.6	61.4%	386 (23.2%)	550 (33.1%)	603 (36.3%)	23 (1.4%)	3 (0.2%)	4 (0.2%)	93 (5.6%)	37.5	1465^th of 2240 public elementary schools	34.6%		35	1496^th of 2258 public elementary schools	33.7%	31	56.0	61.0	54.0	57.0	58.0	63.0	58.0	44.0	48.0	54.0	39.0	65.0	55.0	57.0	88.0	98.0	72.0	$10,592	$1,007	$9,584
Manatee Academy K-8	Public	K-8	1450 SW Heatherwood Blvd	Port St Lucie	34986	St. Lucie County	St. Lucie	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 340-4745	1,700	92	18.4	58.9%	481 (28.3%)	609 (35.8%)	502 (29.5%)	13 (0.8%)	6 (0.4%)	4 (0.2%)	85 (5.0%)	42.4	1334^th of 2240 public elementary schools	40.4%		43.8	1252^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	44.6%	82	57.0	59.0	56.0	55.0	69.0	59.0	66.0	64.0	41.0	54.0	22.0	67.0	63.0	52.0	93.0	98.0	79.0	$10,054	$898	$9,156
Floresta Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1501 SE Floresta Dr	Port St Lucie	34983	St. Lucie County	St. Lucie	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 340-4755	659	43	15.3	54.0%	189 (28.7%)	190 (28.8%)	223 (33.8%)	14 (2.1%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	38 (5.8%)	44.7	1280^th of 2240 public elementary schools	42.9%		41.3	1315^th of 2258 public elementary schools	41.8%	35	62.0	49.0	61.0				64.0	38.0	69.0				52.0					$11,293	$1,041	$10,251
Morningside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2300 SE Gowin Dr	Port St Lucie	34952	St. Lucie County	St. Lucie	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 337-6730	653	42	15.5	58.7%	313 (47.9%)	76 (11.6%)	217 (33.2%)	13 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	33 (5.1%)	85.2	256^th of 2240 public elementary schools	88.6%		89	197^th of 2258 public elementary schools	91.3%	59	83.0	81.0	75.0				87.0	67.0	79.0	100.0			75.0					$11,897	$828	$11,069

Frequently Asked Questions about Somerset Academy St. Lucie

How many students attend Somerset Academy St. Lucie?

In the 2024-25 school year, 687 students attended Somerset Academy St. Lucie.

What is the racial makeup of Somerset Academy St. Lucie?

Students at Somerset Academy St. Lucie are 37% Hispanic, 31% White, 26% African American, 6% Two or more races.

What district is Somerset Academy St. Lucie in?

St. Lucie

Is Somerset Academy St. Lucie a good school?

Somerset Academy St. Lucie ranks 1157^th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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