Coconut Palm K-8 Academy vs Somerset Academy Silver Palms
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coconut Palm K-8 Academy
Homestead · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,159 students
Somerset Academy Silver Palms
Homestead · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
1,890 students
| Measure | Coconut Palm K-8 Academy Homestead, Florida | Somerset Academy Silver Palms Homestead, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2004 of 2,187 | #977 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #36172 of 50,301 | #16063 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 1,159 | 1,890 |
| Enrollment | 1,159 | 1,890 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.6% | 85.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 23.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 84% |
| city | Homestead | Homestead |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Somerset Academy Silver Palms scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.1 vs 33.6).
- •Somerset Academy Silver Palms does better on math proficiency (84% vs 44%).
- •Somerset Academy Silver Palms does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 35%).
- •Coconut Palm K-8 Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.6% vs 85.9%).
- •Coconut Palm K-8 Academy does better on students per teacher (18.4 vs 23.6).
- •Somerset Academy Silver Palms is the larger school with 1,890 students compared with 1,159.
- •Coconut Palm K-8 Academy is a public school while Somerset Academy Silver Palms is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Coconut Palm K-8 Academy better than Somerset Academy Silver Palms?
On the Success Index (US), Somerset Academy Silver Palms ranks higher (63.1 vs 33.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Coconut Palm K-8 Academy and Somerset Academy Silver Palms?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Homestead and Homestead in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Coconut Palm K-8 Academy: 1,159. Somerset Academy Silver Palms: 1,890. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Coconut Palm K-8 Academy and Somerset Academy Silver Palms rank in Florida?
Coconut Palm K-8 Academy is 2004th of 2,187 and Somerset Academy Silver Palms is 977th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).