- Enrollment
- 3,262
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Boynton Beach, FL
Somerset Academy Canyons Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Somerset Academy Canyons Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120150008251Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Somerset Academy Canyons Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Florida schools.
- #3 of 4
- middle schools in Boynton Beach · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 31.4:1
- large classes for Florida
- 42.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Somerset Academy Canyons Middle School has class sizes larger than 97% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Somerset Academy Canyons Middle School ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Boynton Beach, FL.
School address
District: Palm Beach · Florida
NCES ID 120150008251 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-44 students YoY
Somerset Academy Canyons Middle School shrank from 691 students in 2022-23 to 647 in 2023-24 (-6.4%).
Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 26.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-44 students YoY 120150008251 · Boynton Beach, FL Middle · MID · CHARTER
597 enr · 31.4:1 · 42.3% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students)
Somerset Academy Canyons Middle School shrank from 691 students in 2022-23 to 647 in 2023-24 (-6.4%). Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 26.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Somerset Academy Canyons Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John I. Leonar
John I. Leonard High School
3,262 students
- Jupiter High S
Jupiter High School
3,122 students
- Park Vista Com
Park Vista Community High School
2,881 students
- Boca Raton Com
Boca Raton Community High School
2,819 students
- Palm Beach Lak
Palm Beach Lakes High School
2,809 students
- This school 597
Somerset Academy Canyons Middle School
597 students
What this shows Somerset Academy Canyons Middle School reports 597 students on the CCD universe file.
How Somerset Academy Canyons Middle School compares
Somerset Academy Canyons Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 31.4:1 | ▲ 76% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.3% | ▼ 19% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 597 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
31.4:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
597
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
31.4:1
students per teacher
- 76% above state mean
Top 97% in Florida - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
24.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,024
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 299 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
62
in-school suspensions + 110 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 36.2%
Hispanic or Latino 33.7%
White 23.1%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 36.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.9, Somerset Academy Canyons Middle School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Palm Beach reports $14,024 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Somerset Academy Canyons Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John I. Leonard High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jupiter High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Park Vista Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Boca Raton Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Palm Beach Lakes High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Somerset Academy Canyons Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,122
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,881
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,819
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,809
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 (~597 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~31.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Somerset Academy Canyons Middle School
How many students attend Somerset Academy Canyons Middle School?
Somerset Academy Canyons Middle School has 597 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Boynton Beach, FL. CCD year-over-year: 691 (2022-23) → 647 (2023-24), down 44.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Somerset Academy Canyons Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Somerset Academy Canyons Middle School is 31.4:1, which is 76% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 100% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Somerset Academy Canyons Middle School?
42.3% of students at Somerset Academy Canyons 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 Canyons Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Somerset Academy Canyons Middle School is African American at 36.2% of enrollment, in Boynton Beach, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Somerset Academy Canyons Middle School?
Somerset Academy Canyons Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Somerset Academy Canyons Middle School rank among middle schools in Boynton Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Somerset Academy Canyons Middle School ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Boynton Beach, 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 Boynton Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in Palm Beach?
Besides Somerset Academy Canyons Middle School, Palm Beach also operates John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students), Jupiter High School (3,122 students), and Park Vista Community High School (2,881 students). See the Palm Beach district page for the complete list.