Enrollment
370
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Deerfield Beach, FL
Somerset Academy Key Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Somerset Academy Key Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120018008232Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Somerset Academy Key Middle School earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Deerfield Beach · Resource Index
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 50.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 370
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Somerset Academy Key Middle School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Deerfield Beach, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120018008232 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
50.0%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-4% vs state
What stands out at Somerset Academy Key Middle School
Somerset Academy Key Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized charter middle school in Deerfield Beach, Florida, enrolling 370 students.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 50.0% lands close to the Florida typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 370 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 97% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 370 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #3, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (52%) and African American (35%) (diversity index 60/100).
14.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 19.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Broward also operates Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students) and Western High School (3,510 students) alongside Somerset Academy Key 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 Key Middle School compares
Somerset Academy Key Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.0% | ▼ 4% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 370 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
370
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
14.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,419
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.9 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
Hispanic or Latino 51.9%
African American 35.4%
White 10.0%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.5, Somerset Academy Key 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 Broward, which includes Somerset Academy Key Middle School.
$11,419
Per student
+2%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.6%
State 31.2%
Federal 19.2%
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 Key Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress Bay High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Western High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Coral Glades High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| West Broward High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Somerset Academy Key Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 3,510
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 3,089
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,843
- Students per teacher
- 29.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,492
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Somerset Academy Key Middle School
How many students attend Somerset Academy Key Middle School?
Somerset Academy Key Middle School has 370 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Deerfield Beach, FL.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Somerset Academy Key Middle School?
50.0% of students at Somerset Academy Key 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 Key Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Somerset Academy Key Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 51.9% of enrollment, in Deerfield Beach, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Somerset Academy Key Middle School?
Somerset Academy Key Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Somerset Academy Key Middle School rank among public schools in Deerfield Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Somerset Academy Key Middle School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Deerfield Beach, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Deerfield Beach on the city page.
Is Somerset Academy Key Middle School a good school?
Somerset Academy Key Middle School earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. 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 Broward?
Besides Somerset Academy Key Middle School, Broward also operates Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students), Western High School (3,510 students), and Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School (3,089 students). See the Broward district page for the complete list.
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