Serving 182 students in grades 6-8, Jefferson County Middle A Somerset Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 182 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24%
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jefferson County Middle A Somerset Charter School's student population of 182 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
182 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Jefferson County Middle A Somerset Charter School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)20-24%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
15%
37%
Black
58%
21%
White
26%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Jefferson County Middle A Somerset Charter School?
182 students attend Jefferson County Middle A Somerset Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Jefferson County Middle A Somerset Charter School students are Black, 26% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jefferson County Middle A Somerset Charter School?
Jefferson County Middle A Somerset Charter School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Jefferson County Middle A Somerset Charter School offer ?
Jefferson County Middle A Somerset Charter School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Jefferson County Middle A Somerset Charter School part of?
Jefferson County Middle A Somerset Charter School is part of Jefferson School District.
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