Somerset Academy Village Charter Middle School vs William Dandy Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Florida, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Somerset Academy Village Charter Middle School
Wilton Manors · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
163 students
William Dandy Middle School
Fort Lauderdale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
620 students
| Measure | Somerset Academy Village Charter Middle School Wilton Manors, Florida | William Dandy Middle School Fort Lauderdale, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #323 of 563 | #481 of 563 |
| National rank | #7109 of 15,369 | #11324 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 163 | 620 |
| Enrollment | 163 | 620 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.8% | 66.8% |
| Students per teacher | – | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 38% |
| city | Wilton Manors | Fort Lauderdale |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Somerset Academy Village Charter Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.4 vs 32.9).
- •Somerset Academy Village Charter Middle School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 38%).
- •Somerset Academy Village Charter Middle School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •William Dandy Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.8% vs 82.8%).
- •William Dandy Middle School is the larger school with 620 students compared with 163.
- •Somerset Academy Village Charter Middle School is a charter school while William Dandy 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 Village Charter Middle School better than William Dandy Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Somerset Academy Village Charter Middle School ranks higher (52.4 vs 32.9 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 Village Charter Middle School and William Dandy Middle School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Wilton Manors and Fort Lauderdale in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Somerset Academy Village Charter Middle School: 163. William Dandy Middle School: 620. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Somerset Academy Village Charter Middle School and William Dandy Middle School rank in Florida?
Somerset Academy Village Charter Middle School is 323rd of 563 and William Dandy Middle School is 481st of 563 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).