Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center vs Somerset Preparatory Academy Middle School (Homestead)
A head-to-head comparison of two 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 Middle School (Homestead)
Homestead · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
385 students
| Measure | Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center Homestead, Florida | Somerset Preparatory Academy Middle School (Homestead) Homestead, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1997 of 2,187 | #563 of 563 |
| National rank | #36037 of 50,301 | #14500 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,165 | 385 |
| Enrollment | 1,165 | 385 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.1% | 79.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 38.5 |
| 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 15.5).
- •Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.1% vs 79.5%).
- •Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center does better on students per teacher (18.8 vs 38.5).
- •Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center is the larger school with 1,165 students compared with 385.
- •Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center is a public school while Somerset Preparatory Academy Middle School (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 Middle School (Homestead)?
On the Success Index (US), Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center ranks higher (33.8 vs 15.5 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 Middle School (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 Middle School (Homestead): 385. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center and Somerset Preparatory Academy Middle School (Homestead) rank in Florida?
Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center is 1997th of 2,187 and Somerset Preparatory Academy Middle School (Homestead) is 563rd of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).