Enrollment
597
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
31.4:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+76% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.3%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Somerset Academy Canyons Middle School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Somerset Academy Canyons Middle School
Somerset Academy Canyons Middle School is a mid-sized charter middle school in Boynton Beach, Florida, enrolling 597 students.
Class loads run heavy: 31.4:1 is larger than about 97% of Florida schools and 76% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 42.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 597 students, its enrollment sits close to the Florida median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 681 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #349.
Its student body is led by African American (36%) and Hispanic or Latino (34%) (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 299 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 15.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 172 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 597 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Palm Beach also operates John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students) and Jupiter High School (3,122 students) alongside Somerset Academy Canyons Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Somerset Academy Canyons Middle School compares
Somerset Academy Canyons Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,727
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $11,167
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Palm Beach, which includes Somerset Academy Canyons Middle School.
$12,727
Per student
+14%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 63.0%
State 21.7%
Federal 15.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 3,262
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~597 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Somerset Academy Canyons Middle School a good school?
Somerset Academy Canyons Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Florida schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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