Poinciana Elementary School vs Somerset Island Prep
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Poinciana Elementary School
Key West · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
556 students
Somerset Island Prep
Key West · Charter high · Grades 9–12
88 students
| Measure | Poinciana Elementary School Key West, Florida | Somerset Island Prep Key West, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #856 of 2,187 | #443 of 576 |
| National rank | #13993 of 50,301 | #11309 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 556 | 88 |
| Enrollment | 556 | 88 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.4% | 36.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | – |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 49.5% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 10% |
| city | Key West | Key West |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Poinciana Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.2 vs 38.6).
- •Poinciana Elementary School does better on math proficiency (66% vs 10%).
- •Poinciana Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 49.5%).
- •Somerset Island Prep does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.4% vs 66.4%).
- •Poinciana Elementary School is the larger school with 556 students compared with 88.
- •Poinciana Elementary School is a public school while Somerset Island Prep 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 Poinciana Elementary School better than Somerset Island Prep?
On the Success Index (US), Poinciana Elementary School ranks higher (66.2 vs 38.6 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 Poinciana Elementary School and Somerset Island Prep?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Key West and Key West in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Poinciana Elementary School: 556. Somerset Island Prep: 88. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Poinciana Elementary School and Somerset Island Prep rank in Florida?
Poinciana Elementary School is 856th of 2,187 and Somerset Island Prep is 443rd of 576 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).