Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (South Miami Campus) vs Sunset Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 1.4 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
Sunset Elementary School
Miami · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,192 students
| Measure | Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (South Miami Campus) South Miami, Florida | Sunset Elementary School Miami, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #4 of 563 | #18 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #594 of 15,369 | #595 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 166 | 1,192 |
| Enrollment | 166 | 1,192 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.7% | 6.6% |
| Students per teacher | 23.7 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 94% |
| Math proficiency | 97.5% | 95% |
| city | South Miami | Miami |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sunset Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.0 vs 86.5).
- •Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (South Miami Campus) does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 95%).
- •Sunset Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (94% vs 92%).
- •Sunset Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.6% vs 18.7%).
- •Sunset Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 23.7).
- •Sunset Elementary School is the larger school with 1,192 students compared with 166.
- •Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (South Miami Campus) is a charter school while Sunset 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 Charter Middle School (South Miami Campus) better than Sunset Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Sunset Elementary School ranks higher (91.0 vs 86.5 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 Charter Middle School (South Miami Campus) and Sunset Elementary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between South Miami and Miami in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (South Miami Campus): 166. Sunset Elementary School: 1,192. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (South Miami Campus) and Sunset Elementary School rank in Florida?
Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (South Miami Campus) is 4th of 563 and Sunset Elementary School is 18th of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).