SOMERSET ACADEMY SILVER PALMS

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Charter School 1,890 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Somerset Academy (Silver Palms) is a tuition-free public charter school located in Homestead, Florida, serving students from kindergarten through 8th grade. As part of the extensive Somerset Academy network, the school operates under the authorization of the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district. It is known for its commitment to academic excellence, focusing on a rigorous curriculum that emphasizes core subjects, critical thinking, and the integration of technology to prepare students for success in high school and beyond.

The school places a strong emphasis on character development and community involvement, striving to create a safe and nurturing environment that caters to the diverse needs of its student body. Beyond academics, Somerset Academy Silver Palms offers various extracurricular activities, clubs, and sports programs intended to foster well-rounded students. With a focus on high expectations and strong parent-teacher partnerships, the school aims to cultivate a culture of accountability and continuous improvement for all members of its learning community.

1,890

Total Students

80.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOMERSET ACADEMY SILVER PALMS
Demographic	Student Count
White	59
Hispanic	1,669
Black	123
Asian	20
Two or More	18
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
1,669 (88.3%)
Black
123 (6.5%)
White
59 (3.1%)
Asian
20 (1.1%)
Two or More
18 (1.0%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	MIAMI-DADE
Phone:	(305)257-3737
Website:	http://somersetsilverpalms.dadeschools.net
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	1,890
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	80.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,499
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	124

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 193

Grade 1 182

Grade 2 194

Grade 3 181

Grade 4 171

Grade 5 195

Grade 6 247

Grade 7 262

Grade 8 265

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SOMERSET ACADEMY SILVER PALMS
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	193
Grade 1	182
Grade 2	194
Grade 3	181
Grade 4	171
Grade 5	195
Grade 6	247
Grade 7	262
Grade 8	265

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SOMERSET ACADEMY SILVER PALMS
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	982	52%
Male	908	48%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)