- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Homestead, FL
Somerset Prep Academy Middle Homestead
Federal NCES profile for Somerset Prep Academy Middle Homestead, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120039008688Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Somerset Prep Academy Middle Homestead earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Florida schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #2 of 6
- middle schools in Homestead · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.7:1
- large classes for Florida
- 56.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Somerset Prep Academy Middle Homestead has class sizes larger than 93% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Somerset Prep Academy Middle Homestead ranks #2 of 6 middle schools in Homestead, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+59 students YoY
Somerset Prep Academy Middle Homestead grew from 320 students in 2022-23 to 379 in 2023-24 (+18.4%).
Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+59 students YoY 120039008688 · Homestead, FL Middle · SMALL · CHARTER
385 enr · 25.7:1 · 56.9% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Somerset Prep Academy Middle Homestead grew from 320 students in 2022-23 to 379 in 2023-24 (+18.4%). Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Somerset Prep Academy Middle 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 385
Somerset Prep Academy Middle Homestead
385 students
What this shows Somerset Prep Academy Middle Homestead reports 385 students on the CCD universe file.
How Somerset Prep Academy Middle Homestead compares
Somerset Prep Academy Middle 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 | 25.7:1 | ▲ 44% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.9% | ▲ 9% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 385 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.7:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
385
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
25.7:1
students per teacher
- 44% above state mean
Top 93% in Florida - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
19.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 385 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 88.1%
African American 7.3%
White 3.6%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.7, Somerset Prep Academy Middle 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 Prep Academy Middle Homestead Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John a. Ferguson Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coral Reef Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Dade Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Miami Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hialeah Gardens Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Somerset Prep Academy Middle 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 (~385 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Somerset Prep Academy Middle Homestead
How many students attend Somerset Prep Academy Middle Homestead?
Somerset Prep Academy Middle Homestead has 385 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Homestead, FL. CCD year-over-year: 320 (2022-23) → 379 (2023-24), up 59.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Somerset Prep Academy Middle Homestead?
The student-teacher ratio at Somerset Prep Academy Middle Homestead is 25.7:1, which is 44% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 64% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Somerset Prep Academy Middle Homestead?
56.9% of students at Somerset Prep Academy Middle Homestead are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Somerset Prep Academy Middle Homestead?
The largest demographic group at Somerset Prep Academy Middle Homestead is Hispanic or Latino at 88.1% of enrollment, in Homestead, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Somerset Prep Academy Middle Homestead?
Somerset Prep Academy Middle Homestead has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Prep Academy Middle Homestead rank among middle schools in Homestead?
By Resource Investment Index, Somerset Prep Academy Middle Homestead ranks #2 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 Prep Academy Middle 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.