Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center vs Somerset Preparatory Academy (Homestead)
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center
Homestead · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,165 students
Somerset Preparatory Academy (Homestead)
Homestead · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
506 students
| Measure | Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center Homestead, Florida | Somerset Preparatory Academy (Homestead) Homestead, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1997 of 2,187 | #2166 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #36037 of 50,301 | #43997 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,165 | 506 |
| Enrollment | 1,165 | 506 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.1% | 82.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 20.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | – |
| Math proficiency | 39% | – |
| city | Homestead | Homestead |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.8 vs 21.4).
- •Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.1% vs 82.2%).
- •Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center does better on students per teacher (18.8 vs 20.2).
- •Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center is the larger school with 1,165 students compared with 506.
- •Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center is a public school while Somerset Preparatory Academy (Homestead) 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 Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center better than Somerset Preparatory Academy (Homestead)?
On the Success Index (US), Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center ranks higher (33.8 vs 21.4 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 Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center and Somerset Preparatory Academy (Homestead)?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Homestead and Homestead in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center: 1,165. Somerset Preparatory Academy (Homestead): 506. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center and Somerset Preparatory Academy (Homestead) rank in Florida?
Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center is 1997th of 2,187 and Somerset Preparatory Academy (Homestead) is 2166th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).