Manatee Academy K-8 vs Somerset College Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Manatee Academy K-8
Port ST Lucie · Public elementary · Grades K–8
1,700 students
Somerset College Preparatory Academy
Port Saint Lucie · Charter high · Grades 6–12
1,463 students
| Measure | Manatee Academy K-8 Port ST Lucie, Florida | Somerset College Preparatory Academy Port Saint Lucie, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1219 of 2,187 | #216 of 576 |
| National rank | #20532 of 50,301 | #6422 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 1,700 | 1,463 |
| Enrollment | 1,700 | 1,463 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.9% | 48.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 34.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 58% |
| city | Port ST Lucie | Port Saint Lucie |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Somerset College Preparatory Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.6 vs 56.6).
- •Somerset College Preparatory Academy does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 59%).
- •Somerset College Preparatory Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.3% vs 58.9%).
- •Manatee Academy K-8 does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 34.0).
- •Manatee Academy K-8 is the larger school with 1,700 students compared with 1,463.
- •Manatee Academy K-8 is a public school while Somerset College Preparatory Academy 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 Manatee Academy K-8 better than Somerset College Preparatory Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Somerset College Preparatory Academy ranks higher (57.6 vs 56.6 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 Manatee Academy K-8 and Somerset College Preparatory Academy?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Port ST Lucie and Port Saint Lucie in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Manatee Academy K-8: 1,700. Somerset College Preparatory Academy: 1,463. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Manatee Academy K-8 and Somerset College Preparatory Academy rank in Florida?
Manatee Academy K-8 is 1219th of 2,187 and Somerset College Preparatory Academy is 216th of 576 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).