Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (South Miami Campus) vs South Miami Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Florida, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (South Miami Campus)
South Miami · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
166 students
South Miami Middle School
South Miami · Public middle · Grades 6–8
720 students
| Measure | Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (South Miami Campus) South Miami, Florida | South Miami Middle School South Miami, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #4 of 563 | #110 of 563 |
| National rank | #594 of 15,369 | #2733 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 166 | 720 |
| Enrollment | 166 | 720 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.7% | 37.5% |
| Students per teacher | 23.7 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 97.5% | 70% |
| city | South Miami | South Miami |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (South Miami Campus) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.5 vs 73.0).
- •Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (South Miami Campus) does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 70%).
- •Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (South Miami Campus) does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 75%).
- •Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (South Miami Campus) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.7% vs 37.5%).
- •South Miami Middle School does better on students per teacher (21.8 vs 23.7).
- •South Miami Middle School is the larger school with 720 students compared with 166.
- •Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (South Miami Campus) is a charter school while South Miami Middle 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 Charter Middle School (South Miami Campus) better than South Miami Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (South Miami Campus) ranks higher (86.5 vs 73.0 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 Charter Middle School (South Miami Campus) and South Miami Middle School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between South Miami and South Miami in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (South Miami Campus): 166. South Miami Middle School: 720. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (South Miami Campus) and South Miami Middle School rank in Florida?
Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (South Miami Campus) is 4th of 563 and South Miami Middle School is 110th of 563 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).