Homestead Middle School vs Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (South Homestead)
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Florida, United States, 1.3 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 Middle School (South Homestead)
Homestead · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
484 students
| Measure | Homestead Middle School Homestead, Florida | Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (South Homestead) Homestead, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #522 of 563 | #311 of 563 |
| National rank | #12393 of 15,369 | #6908 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 545 | 484 |
| Enrollment | 545 | 484 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.5% | 81.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 24.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 69% |
| city | Homestead | Homestead |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (South Homestead) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.5 vs 27.5).
- •Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (South Homestead) does better on math proficiency (69% vs 34%).
- •Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (South Homestead) does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 28%).
- •Homestead Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.5% vs 81.8%).
- •Homestead Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 24.2).
- •Homestead Middle School is the larger school with 545 students compared with 484.
- •Homestead Middle School is a public school while Somerset Academy Charter Middle 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 Middle School (South Homestead)?
On the Success Index (US), Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (South Homestead) ranks higher (53.5 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 Middle School (South Homestead)?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Homestead and Homestead in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Homestead Middle School: 545. Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (South Homestead): 484. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Homestead Middle School and Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (South Homestead) rank in Florida?
Homestead Middle School is 522nd of 563 and Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (South Homestead) is 311th of 563 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).