- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Homestead, FL
Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (South Homestead)
Federal NCES profile for Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (South Homestead), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120039007387Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (South Homestead) earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Florida schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #5 of 6
- middle schools in Homestead · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 32.3:1
- large classes for Florida
- 71.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (South Homestead) has class sizes larger than 97% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (South Homestead) ranks #5 of 6 middle schools in Homestead, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (South Homestead) grew from 470 students in 2022-23 to 498 in 2023-24 (+6.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 15.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+28 students YoY 120039007387 · Homestead, FL Middle · SMALL · CHARTER
484 enr · 32.3:1 · 71.9% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (South Homestead) grew from 470 students in 2022-23 to 498 in 2023-24 (+6.0%). Teacher FTE lost 15.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (South Homestead) 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 484
Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (South Homestead)
484 students
What this shows Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (South Homestead) reports 484 students on the CCD universe file.
How Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (South Homestead) compares
Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (South Homestead) is a growing 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 | 32.3:1 | ▲ 81% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.9% | ▲ 38% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 484 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
32.3:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
484
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
32.3:1
students per teacher
- 81% 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
30.0%
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
$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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 484 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 86.8%
African American 6.2%
White 4.8%
Asian 1.2%
Two or More 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 86.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.0, Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (South Homestead) 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 Charter Middle School (South Homestead) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John a. Ferguson Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coral Reef Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Dade Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Miami Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hialeah Gardens Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (South Homestead)'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 (~484 students)
Frequently asked questions about Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (South Homestead)
How many students attend Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (South Homestead)?
Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (South Homestead) has 484 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Homestead, FL. CCD year-over-year: 470 (2022-23) → 498 (2023-24), up 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (South Homestead)?
The student-teacher ratio at Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (South Homestead) is 32.3:1, which is 81% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 106% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (South Homestead)?
71.9% of students at Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (South Homestead) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (South Homestead)?
The largest demographic group at Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (South Homestead) is Hispanic or Latino at 86.8% of enrollment, in Homestead, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (South Homestead)?
Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (South Homestead) has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Charter Middle School (South Homestead) rank among middle schools in Homestead?
By Resource Investment Index, Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (South Homestead) ranks #5 of 6 middle schools in Homestead, 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 Homestead on the city page.
What other schools are in Miami-Dade?
Besides Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (South Homestead), 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.