Somerset College Preparatory Academy vs West Gate K-8 School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Somerset College Preparatory Academy
Port Saint Lucie · Charter high · Grades 6–12
1,463 students
West Gate K-8 School
Port ST Lucie · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,639 students
| Measure | Somerset College Preparatory Academy Port Saint Lucie, Florida | West Gate K-8 School Port ST Lucie, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #216 of 576 | #935 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #6422 of 16,910 | #15495 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 1,463 | 1,639 |
| Enrollment | 1,463 | 1,639 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.3% | 50.5% |
| Students per teacher | 34.0 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 65% |
| city | Port Saint Lucie | Port ST Lucie |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Gate K-8 School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.0 vs 57.6).
- •West Gate K-8 School does better on math proficiency (65% vs 58%).
- •Somerset College Preparatory Academy does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 63%).
- •Somerset College Preparatory Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.3% vs 50.5%).
- •West Gate K-8 School does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 34.0).
- •West Gate K-8 School is the larger school with 1,639 students compared with 1,463.
- •Somerset College Preparatory Academy is a charter school while West Gate 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 College Preparatory Academy better than West Gate K-8 School?
On the Success Index (US), West Gate K-8 School ranks higher (64.0 vs 57.6 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 College Preparatory Academy and West Gate K-8 School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Port Saint Lucie and Port ST Lucie in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Somerset College Preparatory Academy: 1,463. West Gate K-8 School: 1,639. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Somerset College Preparatory Academy and West Gate K-8 School rank in Florida?
Somerset College Preparatory Academy is 216th of 576 and West Gate K-8 School is 935th of 2,187 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).