SOMERSET ACADEMY SILVER PALMS AT PRINCETON

(786)504-2038

www.princeton.somsetsilverpalm.net

Charter School 574 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Somerset Academy at Silver Palms is a public charter school located in Homestead, Florida, serving students in grades K-8. As part of the Somerset Academy network, the school operates under the authorization of Miami-Dade County Public Schools. It is known for its commitment to academic excellence, providing a structured learning environment that emphasizes rigorous curriculum standards, character development, and the integration of technology to prepare students for high school and beyond.

The school is highly regarded for its community-focused atmosphere and its dedication to fostering a well-rounded educational experience. By offering a variety of extracurricular activities and maintaining a focus on individualized student progress, Somerset Academy at Silver Palms aims to cultivate both intellectual growth and social responsibility. Its location in the Silver Palms neighborhood makes it a central hub for local families seeking a high-quality, choice-based educational option within the Miami-Dade school district.

574

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOMERSET ACADEMY SILVER PALMS AT PRINCETON
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	510
Black	49
Asian	2
Two or More	9

Hispanic
510 (88.9%)
Black
49 (8.5%)
Two or More
9 (1.6%)
White
4 (0.7%)
Asian
2 (0.3%)

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:	(786)504-2038
Website:	http://www.princeton.somsetsilverpalm.net
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	574
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	375
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	99

* 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 87

Grade 1 108

Grade 2 107

Grade 3 86

Grade 4 89

Grade 5 97

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SOMERSET ACADEMY SILVER PALMS AT PRINCETON
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	87
Grade 1	108
Grade 2	107
Grade 3	86
Grade 4	89
Grade 5	97

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SOMERSET ACADEMY SILVER PALMS AT PRINCETON
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	309	53.8%
Male	265	46.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)