- Enrollment
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pembroke Pines, FL
Somerset Academy Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Somerset Academy Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120018003686Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Somerset Academy Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Florida schools.
- #4 of 4
- middle schools in Pembroke Pines · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 30.2:1
- large classes for Florida
- 24.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Somerset Academy Middle School has class sizes larger than 96% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Somerset Academy Middle School ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Pembroke Pines, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120018003686 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Somerset Academy Middle School held near 1,048 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 120018003686 · Pembroke Pines, FL Middle · MID · CHARTER
1,056 enr · 30.2:1 · 24.7% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students)
Somerset Academy Middle School held near 1,048 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Somerset Academy Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cypress Bay Hi
Cypress Bay High School
4,579 students
- Western High S
Western High School
3,510 students
- Marjory Stonem
Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School
3,089 students
- Coral Glades H
Coral Glades High School
2,843 students
- West Broward H
West Broward High School
2,492 students
- This school 1,056
Somerset Academy Middle School
1,056 students
What this shows Somerset Academy Middle School reports 1,056 students on the CCD universe file.
How Somerset Academy Middle School compares
Somerset Academy Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 30.2:1 | ▲ 70% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.7% | ▼ 53% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,056 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
30.2:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,056
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
30.2:1
students per teacher
- 70% above state mean
Top 96% in Florida - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
15.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,121
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 528 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
48
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 71.5%
African American 11.5%
White 9.4%
Asian 4.6%
Two or More 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.4, Somerset Academy Middle School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Broward reports $12,121 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Somerset Academy Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress Bay High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Western High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coral Glades High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Broward High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Somerset Academy Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
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 (~1,056 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~30.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Somerset Academy Middle School
How many students attend Somerset Academy Middle School?
Somerset Academy Middle School has 1,056 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pembroke Pines, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,068 (2022-23) → 1,048 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Somerset Academy Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Somerset Academy Middle School is 30.2:1, which is 70% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 92% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Somerset Academy Middle School?
24.7% of students at Somerset Academy 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 Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Somerset Academy Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 71.5% of enrollment, in Pembroke Pines, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Somerset Academy Middle School?
Somerset Academy Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Middle School rank among middle schools in Pembroke Pines?
By Resource Investment Index, Somerset Academy Middle School ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Pembroke Pines, 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 Pembroke Pines on the city page.
What other schools are in Broward?
Besides Somerset Academy 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.