Kenwood K-8 Center vs Somerset Academy Bay Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two 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 Middle School
Miami · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
259 students
| Measure | Kenwood K-8 Center Miami, Florida | Somerset Academy Bay Middle School Miami, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #592 of 2,187 | #11 of 563 |
| National rank | #9184 of 50,301 | #786 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 759 | 259 |
| Enrollment | 759 | 259 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.6% | 19.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 21.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 97.5% |
| city | Miami | Miami |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Somerset Academy Bay Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.8 vs 73.1).
- •Somerset Academy Bay Middle School does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 70%).
- •Somerset Academy Bay Middle School does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 64%).
- •Somerset Academy Bay Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.3% vs 33.6%).
- •Kenwood K-8 Center does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 21.6).
- •Kenwood K-8 Center is the larger school with 759 students compared with 259.
- •Kenwood K-8 Center is a public school while Somerset Academy Bay Middle School 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 Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Somerset Academy Bay Middle School ranks higher (84.8 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 Middle School?
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 Middle School: 259. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kenwood K-8 Center and Somerset Academy Bay Middle School rank in Florida?
Kenwood K-8 Center is 592nd of 2,187 and Somerset Academy Bay Middle School is 11th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).