Somerset Academy Canyons Middle School vs Sunset Palms Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Somerset Academy Canyons Middle School
Boynton Beach · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
597 students
Sunset Palms Elementary School
Boynton Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
909 students
| Measure | Somerset Academy Canyons Middle School Boynton Beach, Florida | Sunset Palms Elementary School Boynton Beach, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #154 of 563 | #22 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #3649 of 15,369 | #725 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 597 | 909 |
| Enrollment | 597 | 909 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.2% | 8.5% |
| Students per teacher | 35.1 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 88% |
| city | Boynton Beach | Boynton Beach |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sunset Palms Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.3 vs 68.6).
- •Sunset Palms Elementary School does better on math proficiency (88% vs 74%).
- •Sunset Palms Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 67%).
- •Sunset Palms Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.5% vs 42.2%).
- •Sunset Palms Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 35.1).
- •Sunset Palms Elementary School is the larger school with 909 students compared with 597.
- •Somerset Academy Canyons Middle School is a charter school while Sunset Palms Elementary 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 Canyons Middle School better than Sunset Palms Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Sunset Palms Elementary School ranks higher (90.3 vs 68.6 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 Somerset Academy Canyons Middle School and Sunset Palms Elementary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Boynton Beach and Boynton Beach in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Somerset Academy Canyons Middle School: 597. Sunset Palms Elementary School: 909. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Somerset Academy Canyons Middle School and Sunset Palms Elementary School rank in Florida?
Somerset Academy Canyons Middle School is 154th of 563 and Sunset Palms Elementary School is 22nd of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).