Enrollment
484
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
32.3:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+81% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.9%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (South Homestead) compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (South Homestead)
Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (South Homestead) is a higher-need, mid-sized charter middle school in Homestead, Florida, enrolling 484 students.
Class loads run heavy: 32.3:1 is larger than about 97% of Florida schools and 81% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 71.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 484 students, its enrollment sits close to the Florida median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 782 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #681, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (87% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 24/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 484 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Miami-Dade also operates John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students) and Coral Reef Senior High School (3,399 students) alongside Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (South Homestead).
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 Charter Middle School (South Homestead) compares
Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (South Homestead) on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,258
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Miami-Dade, which includes Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (South Homestead).
$12,258
Per student
+10%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.2%
State 23.3%
Federal 19.5%
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 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
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- 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
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 (~484 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (South Homestead) a good school?
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. 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 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.
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