SOMERSET ACADEMY CANYONS MIDDLE SCHOOL

9385 BOYNTON BEACH BLVD
BOYNTON BEACH, FL 33472

www.somersetcanyons.com

Charter School 597 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Somerset Academy Canyons Middle School, located in Boynton Beach, Florida, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves as part of the broader Somerset Academy network. The school is known for emphasizing high academic standards, a rigorous curriculum, and a focus on character development. By operating within the Somerset system, the school benefits from a model that prioritizes data-driven instruction and a supportive learning environment designed to prepare middle school students for the challenges of high school and beyond.

The school places a strong emphasis on fostering a sense of community and academic excellence, often integrating technology into the classroom to enhance student engagement. Because it is a charter school, it maintains a unique identity that allows for specialized programs and a focused approach to individual student needs. Families who choose Somerset Academy Canyons typically value its structured environment, its dedication to college and career readiness, and its active efforts to bridge the gap between middle school education and future academic success.

597

Total Students

17.5

Full-Time Teachers

34.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOMERSET ACADEMY CANYONS MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	138
Hispanic	201
Black	216
Asian	12
Two or More	28
American Indian	2

Black
216 (36.2%)
Hispanic
201 (33.7%)
White
138 (23.1%)
Two or More
28 (4.7%)
Asian
12 (2.0%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	PALM BEACH
Phone:	(561)732-8252
Website:	http://www.somersetcanyons.com
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	597
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	34.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	222
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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

Grade 6 154

Grade 7 189

Grade 8 254

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SOMERSET ACADEMY CANYONS MIDDLE SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	154
Grade 7	189
Grade 8	254

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SOMERSET ACADEMY CANYONS MIDDLE SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	271	45.4%
Male	326	54.6%

Middle School 6th - 8th