- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Miami, FL
Somerset Academy Bay Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Somerset Academy Bay Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120039008153Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Somerset Academy Bay Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Florida schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #3 of 37
- middle schools in Miami · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 28.8:1
- large classes for Florida
- 14.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Somerset Academy Bay Middle School has class sizes larger than 95% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Somerset Academy Bay Middle School ranks #3 of 37 middle schools in Miami, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Somerset Academy Bay Middle School held near 242 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 9.0 → 10.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 120039008153 · Miami, FL Middle · SMALL · CHARTER
259 enr · 28.8:1 · 14.3% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Somerset Academy Bay Middle School held near 242 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 9.0 → 10.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Somerset Academy Bay Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John a. Fergus
John a. Ferguson Senior High
4,291 students
- Coral Reef Sen
Coral Reef Senior High School
3,399 students
- South Dade Sen
South Dade Senior High School
3,382 students
- Miami Senior H
Miami Senior High School
3,100 students
- Hialeah Garden
Hialeah Gardens Senior High School
3,009 students
- This school 259
Somerset Academy Bay Middle School
259 students
What this shows Somerset Academy Bay Middle School reports 259 students on the CCD universe file.
How Somerset Academy Bay Middle School compares
Somerset Academy Bay Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 28.8:1 | ▲ 62% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.3% | ▼ 73% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 259 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.8:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
259
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
28.8:1
students per teacher
- 62% above state mean
Top 95% in Florida - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
6.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,138
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 94.2%
White 4.6%
Two or More 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 94.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.0, Somerset Academy Bay Middle School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Miami-Dade reports $13,138 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Somerset Academy Bay Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John a. Ferguson Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coral Reef Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Dade Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Miami Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hialeah Gardens Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Somerset Academy Bay Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,399
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 3,382
- Students per teacher
- 27.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 3,100
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 3,009
- Students per teacher
- 28.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~259 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~28.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Somerset Academy Bay Middle School
How many students attend Somerset Academy Bay Middle School?
Somerset Academy Bay Middle School has 259 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Miami, FL. CCD year-over-year: 244 (2022-23) → 242 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Somerset Academy Bay Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Somerset Academy Bay Middle School is 28.8:1, which is 62% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 83% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Somerset Academy Bay Middle School?
14.3% of students at Somerset Academy Bay Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Somerset Academy Bay Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Somerset Academy Bay Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 94.2% of enrollment, in Miami, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Somerset Academy Bay Middle School?
Somerset Academy Bay Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Somerset Academy Bay Middle School rank among middle schools in Miami?
By Resource Investment Index, Somerset Academy Bay Middle School ranks #3 of 37 middle schools in Miami, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Miami on the city page.
What other schools are in Miami-Dade?
Besides Somerset Academy Bay Middle School, Miami-Dade also operates John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students), Coral Reef Senior High School (3,399 students), and South Dade Senior High School (3,382 students). See the Miami-Dade district page for the complete list.