At a glance
Reported students
385
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
10
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
38.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Florida middle enrollment
13th percentile
Compared with 579 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
500.5
Somerset Preparatory Academy Middle School (Homestead): 385 reported students.
State peer staffing position
99th percentile
38.5:1 reported; state peer median 19.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 242
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.3:1
What the reported data says about Somerset Preparatory Academy Middle School (Homestead)
Somerset Preparatory Academy Middle School (Homestead) is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Homestead. It is one of 530 current school records connected to Miami-Dade. NCES reports 385 students for 2024–25.
Among 579 middle schools in Florida with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 808 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 13th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 38.5:1, above the Florida median of 19.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (88.1%) and Black (7.3%). English learners represent 8.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Somerset Preparatory Academy Middle School (Homestead)
- 1How do the reported 38.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 10 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 8.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 79.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White3.6%
- Hispanic88.1%
- Black7.3%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial0%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Miami-Dade
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Renaissance Middle Charter School
Middle · Grades 05–09
391 reported students
Andover Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
379 reported students
Everglades Preparatory Academy
Middle · Grades 06–08
374 reported students
Carol City Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
411 reported students
Richmond Heights Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
345 reported students
Horace Mann Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
342 reported students
Public schools near Somerset Preparatory Academy Middle School (Homestead)
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everglades Preparatory Academy Middle · Charter · Miami-Dade | 06–08 | 374 | 1 mi |
| Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (South Homestead) Middle · Charter · Miami-Dade | 06–08 | 484 | 2.4 mi |
| Academir Middle School of Math and Science Middle · Charter · Miami-Dade | 06–08 | 151 | 3.1 mi |
| Homestead Middle School Middle · Miami-Dade | 06–08 | 545 | 3.2 mi |
| Miami Community Charter Middle School Middle · Charter · Miami-Dade | 06–08 | 323 | 4.1 mi |
| South Dade Middle School Middle · Miami-Dade | 04–08 | 1,304 | 5.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Somerset Preparatory Academy Middle School (Homestead)
What grades does Somerset Preparatory Academy Middle School (Homestead) serve?
Somerset Preparatory Academy Middle School (Homestead) reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Miami-Dade.
How many students attend Somerset Preparatory Academy Middle School (Homestead)?
Somerset Preparatory Academy Middle School (Homestead) reported 385 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 13th percentile among 579 Florida middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 242 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Somerset Preparatory Academy Middle School (Homestead)?
The calculated ratio is 38.5:1, based on 385 students and 10 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Florida median for the same school level is 19.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Somerset Preparatory Academy Middle School (Homestead) a public, charter, or magnet school?
Somerset Preparatory Academy Middle School (Homestead) is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Somerset Preparatory Academy Middle School (Homestead) students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
79.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Somerset Preparatory Academy Middle School (Homestead) in?
Somerset Preparatory Academy Middle School (Homestead) is part of Miami-Dade, based in Miami, FL, which operates 530 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Somerset Preparatory Academy Middle School (Homestead)?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Everglades Preparatory Academy (1 mi), Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (South Homestead) (2.4 mi), Academir Middle School of Math and Science (3.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.