Homestead Middle School vs Somerset Academy Charter Elementary School (South Homestead
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Homestead Middle School
Homestead · Public middle · Grades 6–8
545 students
Somerset Academy Charter Elementary School (South Homestead
Homestead · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
551 students
| Measure | Homestead Middle School Homestead, Florida | Somerset Academy Charter Elementary School (South Homestead Homestead, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #522 of 563 | #1002 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #12393 of 15,369 | #16550 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 545 | 551 |
| Enrollment | 545 | 551 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.5% | 84.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 75% |
| city | Homestead | Homestead |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Somerset Academy Charter Elementary School (South Homestead scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.4 vs 27.5).
- •Somerset Academy Charter Elementary School (South Homestead does better on math proficiency (75% vs 34%).
- •Somerset Academy Charter Elementary School (South Homestead does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 28%).
- •Homestead Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.5% vs 84.2%).
- •Homestead Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 17.2).
- •Somerset Academy Charter Elementary School (South Homestead is the larger school with 551 students compared with 545.
- •Homestead Middle School is a public school while Somerset Academy Charter Elementary School (South 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 Homestead Middle School better than Somerset Academy Charter Elementary School (South Homestead?
On the Success Index (US), Somerset Academy Charter Elementary School (South Homestead ranks higher (62.4 vs 27.5 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 Homestead Middle School and Somerset Academy Charter Elementary School (South Homestead?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Homestead and Homestead in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Homestead Middle School: 545. Somerset Academy Charter Elementary School (South Homestead: 551. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Homestead Middle School and Somerset Academy Charter Elementary School (South Homestead rank in Florida?
Homestead Middle School is 522nd of 563 and Somerset Academy Charter Elementary School (South Homestead is 1002nd of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).