Somerset Academy Bethany vs St. Lucie West K-8 School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Somerset Academy Bethany
Port ST Lucie · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
527 students
St. Lucie West K-8 School
Port ST Lucie · Public elementary · Grades K–8
1,662 students
| Measure | Somerset Academy Bethany Port ST Lucie, Florida | St. Lucie West K-8 School Port ST Lucie, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2019 of 2,187 | #1015 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #36934 of 50,301 | #16819 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 527 | 1,662 |
| Enrollment | 527 | 1,662 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.1% | 61.4% |
| Students per teacher | 21.1 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 64% |
| Math proficiency | – | 63% |
| city | Port ST Lucie | Port ST Lucie |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •St. Lucie West K-8 School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.0 vs 32.5).
- •St. Lucie West K-8 School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.4% vs 64.1%).
- •St. Lucie West K-8 School does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 21.1).
- •St. Lucie West K-8 School is the larger school with 1,662 students compared with 527.
- •Somerset Academy Bethany is a charter school while St. Lucie West K-8 School is a public 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 Somerset Academy Bethany better than St. Lucie West K-8 School?
On the Success Index (US), St. Lucie West K-8 School ranks higher (62.0 vs 32.5 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 Somerset Academy Bethany and St. Lucie West K-8 School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Port ST Lucie and Port ST Lucie in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Somerset Academy Bethany: 527. St. Lucie West K-8 School: 1,662. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Somerset Academy Bethany and St. Lucie West K-8 School rank in Florida?
Somerset Academy Bethany is 2019th of 2,187 and St. Lucie West K-8 School is 1015th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).