Serving 188 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Somerset Preparatory Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-74% (which was higher than the Florida state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 was higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
188 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)70-74%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)45-49%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
37%
Black
91%
21%
White
4%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% FL state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% FL state average).
How many students attend Somerset Preparatory Academy?
188 students attend Somerset Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Somerset Preparatory Academy students are Black, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Somerset Preparatory Academy?
Somerset Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Somerset Preparatory Academy offer ?
Somerset Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Somerset Preparatory Academy part of?
Somerset Preparatory Academy is part of Duval School District.
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