Kenwood K-8 Center vs Somerset Academy Bay
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kenwood K-8 Center
Miami · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
759 students
Somerset Academy Bay
Miami · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
410 students
| Measure | Kenwood K-8 Center Miami, Florida | Somerset Academy Bay Miami, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 85 Top 10% |
| State rank | #592 of 2,187 | #157 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #9184 of 50,301 | #2693 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 759 | 410 |
| Enrollment | 759 | 410 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.6% | 16.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 87% |
| city | Miami | Miami |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Somerset Academy Bay scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.5 vs 73.1).
- •Somerset Academy Bay does better on math proficiency (87% vs 70%).
- •Somerset Academy Bay does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 64%).
- •Somerset Academy Bay does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.3% vs 33.6%).
- •Kenwood K-8 Center does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 19.5).
- •Kenwood K-8 Center is the larger school with 759 students compared with 410.
- •Kenwood K-8 Center is a public school while Somerset Academy Bay 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 Kenwood K-8 Center better than Somerset Academy Bay?
On the Success Index (US), Somerset Academy Bay ranks higher (84.5 vs 73.1 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 Kenwood K-8 Center and Somerset Academy Bay?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Miami and Miami in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kenwood K-8 Center: 759. Somerset Academy Bay: 410. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kenwood K-8 Center and Somerset Academy Bay rank in Florida?
Kenwood K-8 Center is 592nd of 2,187 and Somerset Academy Bay is 157th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).