Somerset Academy St. Lucie

Q: Is Somerset Academy St. Lucie a good school?

Somerset Academy St. Lucie ranks 822 nd of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Somerset Academy St. Lucie is a public charter elementary and middle school in Port St. Lucie, Florida, serving around 690 students in grades K-8. The school is part of the St. Lucie school district, which is ranked 47th out of 68 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite being part of a lower-ranked district, Somerset Academy St. Lucie consistently outperforms the St. Lucie district and the state of Florida on standardized tests, particularly in Science and English Language Arts. In 2023-2024, the school had 60% of 5th graders proficient or better in Science, compared to 53% for the district and state. The school also had 53-69% of students proficient or better across grades 3-5 in English Language Arts, outperforming the district and state. However, the school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 11.3% in 2020-2021 to 27.4% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the nearby schools and the state average.

Somerset Academy St. Lucie has a diverse student population, with 32.75% White, 24.78% African American, and 35.8% Hispanic students in the 2022-2023 school year. This diversity is higher than many of the nearby schools, such as Fau/Slcsd Palm Pointe Educational Research School @ Traditio, St. Lucie West K-8 School, and Manatee Academy K-8. The school also serves a relatively low-income community, with 48.5% to 60% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch over the past few years.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

4402 SW Yamada Dr
Port St Lucie, FL 34953

(772) 237-8600

District: St. Lucie

SchoolDigger Rank:
822^nd of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,026

Student/teacher ratio: 16.9

Number of students: 669

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

35.3%

White:

31.2%

African American:

25.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 46.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Somerset Academy St. Lucie ranks better than 63.6% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 5^th among 29 ranked elementary schools in the St. Lucie School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.84. (See more...)

Compare Details Somerset Academy St. Lucie is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2017 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.22. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Somerset Academy St. Lucie is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (35.3%), White (31.2%), African American (25.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 46.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Somerset Academy St. Lucie is 16.9, which is the 10^th best among 29 elementary schools in the St. Lucie School District. (See more...)

Compare Somerset Academy St. Lucie employs 39.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Somerset Academy St. Lucie is $9,026. 26 elementary schools in the St. Lucie School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Somerset Academy St. Lucie was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

St. Lucie:

SchoolDigger ranks St. Lucie 47^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Somerset Academy St. Lucie

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2011	32.61	1425^th	1985	28.2%
2012	30.96	1416^th	1984	28.6%
2013	20.53	1712^th	2029	15.6%
2014	13.72	1891^st	2064	8.4%
2016	20.34	1731^st	2087	17.1%
2017	18.61	1822^nd	2112	13.7%
2018	29.87	1522^nd	2118	28.1%
2019	44.02	1222^nd	2182	44.0%
2021	33.63	1476^th	2247	34.3%
2022	45.45	1177^th	2219	47.0%
2023	49.31	1111^th	2240	50.4%
2024	61.84	822^nd	2256	63.6%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Somerset Academy St. Lucie

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2011	46.59	525^th	891	41.1%
2012	32.35	621^st	897	30.8%
2013	38.69	605^th	956	36.7%
2014	28.55	737^th	999	26.2%
2016	34.61	655^th	997	34.3%
2017	33.22	686^th	1031	33.5%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 2.5)

50%

Reviews:

by a parent
Thursday, March 19, 2020

I do not recommend this school. So many problems with administration, took half the year to put my emergency contact information into the system, the staff failed to keep me posted on my child’s progress and the principal only takes the staffs side. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, March 5, 2020

They complain all the time for everything! Im glad my kid is happy in another school with better teachers and Principal. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, August 14, 2013

The teachers at Nau Charter (Imagine Schools) are very dedicated to providing a top-notch quality education to their students. My child has attended the school since their opening in 2009 and has always had teachers that have challenged him. I must say that my child is one that requires to be challenged.
In addition, the school fosters a positive character environment providing other students the opportunity to nominate other children for a specific trait, these students receiving an award. This provides the children with more motivation for positive behaviors. On the flip side, the administration does not allow for those engaging in continuous disciplinary issues to continue. Should the child and family not respond to intervention, then the child will be asked to leave. This to me is providing children with natural consequences for behaviors.
My reasoning for a 4 star rating is that they do not have a gymnasium or performance area for drama. Otherwise, Nau Charter school is a great school! Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, March 15, 2011

This school has had their share of mishaps, like any school that's new but Nau has shown AMAZING growth from day 1. The staff is great and really lookout for the students as if they were their own. I wouldn't change it for anything. Parent of two students currently attending the Nau Campus. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Somerset Academy St. Lucie

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2010	409	91	10	94	3	n/a	n/a	37	644
2011	371	112	14	168	4	1	27	0	697
2012	358	116	14	160	7	0	24	0	679
2013	275	108	9	153	4	1	22	0	572
2014	166	84	4	132	4	1	19	0	410
2015	162	77	4	111	2	0	18	0	374
2016	196	94	5	128	1	0	17	0	441
2017	191	89	6	152	3	1	25	0	467
2018	148	61	7	121	4	1	12	0	354
2019	219	84	9	133	4	1	18	0	468
2020	248	117	8	189	3	0	23	0	588
2021	232	137	10	213	1	0	29	0	622
2022	238	145	10	238	1	2	34	0	668
2023	226	171	9	247	0	3	34	0	690
2024	209	173	9	236	1	2	39	0	669

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Somerset Academy St. Lucie

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	644	n/a	n/a	42.5
2011	697	43.0	16.2	42
2012	679	39.0	17.4	47.9
2013	572	36.0	15.8	53.7
2014	410	28.0	14.6	61
2015	374	30.0	12.4	66.3
2016	441	31.0	14.2	64.4
2017	467	32.0	14.5	67.5
2018	354	21.0	16.8	63.6
2019	468	26.0	18.0	55.6
2020	588	33.1	17.7	54.1
2021	622	36.1	17.2	59.5
2022	668	37.0	18.0	48.5
2023	690	37.5	18.4	60
2024	669	39.5	16.9	46.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Somerset Academy St. Lucie

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	644	n/a	n/a	42.5
2011	697	43.0	16.2	42
2012	679	39.0	17.4	47.9
2013	572	36.0	15.8	53.7
2014	410	28.0	14.6	61
2015	374	30.0	12.4	66.3
2016	441	31.0	14.2	64.4
2017	467	32.0	14.5	67.5
2018	354	21.0	16.8	63.6
2019	468	26.0	18.0	55.6
2020	588	33.1	17.7	54.1
2021	622	36.1	17.2	59.5
2022	668	37.0	18.0	48.5
2023	690	37.5	18.4	60
2024	669	39.5	16.9	46.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Somerset Academy St. Lucie

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$159 (1.7%)	$9,157 (98.3%)	$9,316
2019	$99 (1.3%)	$7,572 (98.7%)	$7,671
2020	$125 (1.6%)	$7,897 (98.4%)	$8,022
2021	$598 (7.1%)	$7,841 (92.9%)	$8,439
2022	$956 (13.5%)	$6,110 (86.5%)	$7,066
2023	$1,119 (12.4%)	$7,907 (87.6%)	$9,026

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Somerset Academy St. Lucie

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1222^nd of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1111^th of 2240 Elementary schools	6.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Somerset Academy St. Lucie)	45	54	9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (St. Lucie)	50	48	2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Somerset Academy St. Lucie)	32	67	35%
3rd Grade Mathematics (St. Lucie)	55	54	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Somerset Academy St. Lucie)	47	50	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (St. Lucie)	51	48	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Somerset Academy St. Lucie)	53	52	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (St. Lucie)	54	49	5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Somerset Academy St. Lucie)	67	54	13%
5th Grade English Language Arts (St. Lucie)	48	45	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Somerset Academy St. Lucie)	71	43	28%
5th Grade Mathematics (St. Lucie)	47	43	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Somerset Academy St. Lucie)	57	43	14%
5th Grade Science (St. Lucie)	46	47	1%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	468	690	47.4%
African American	84	171	103.6%
American Indian	4	0	100%
Asian	9	9
Hispanic	133	247	85.7%
Pacific Islander	1	3	200%
White	219	226	3.2%
Two or More Races	18	34	88.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	55.6%	60%	4.4%

Schools Near Somerset Academy St. Lucie

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)						FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Somerset Academy St. Lucie	Public, Charter	K-8	4402 SW Yamada Dr	Port St Lucie	34953	St. Lucie County	St. Lucie	Yes	No	No	Yes	(772) 237-8600	669	40	16.9	46.5%	209 (31.2%)	173 (25.9%)	236 (35.3%)	9 (1.3%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	39 (5.8%)	61.8	822^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	63.6%		49.3	1111^th of 2240 public elementary schools	50.4%	289	53.0	53.0	69.0				63.0	52.0	66.0				60.0					$9,026	$1,119	$7,907
Windmill Point Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	700 SW Darwin Blvd	Port St Lucie	34953	St. Lucie County	St. Lucie	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 336-6950	1,058	59	17.9	61.9%	232 (21.9%)	355 (33.6%)	385 (36.4%)	15 (1.4%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.3%)	66 (6.2%)	44.7	1226^th of 2256 public elementary schools	45.7%		38.7	1369^th of 2240 public elementary schools	38.9%	143	48.0	41.0	46.0				65.0	53.0	55.0				51.0					$10,635	$1,939	$8,696
Citrus Grove Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2527 SW Citrus Blvd	Palm City	34990	Martin County	Martin	No	No	No	No	(772) 223-2513	572	37	15.4	24.7%	431 (75.3%)	18 (3.1%)	89 (15.6%)	14 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.5%)	91.3	134^th of 2256 public elementary schools	94.1%		90.7	157^th of 2240 public elementary schools	93.0%	23	76.0	74.0	79.0				86.0	84.0	86.0				69.0					$10,448	$629	$9,820
Oak Hammock K-8 School	Public	PK, KG-8	1251 SW California Blvd	Port St Lucie	34953	St. Lucie County	St. Lucie	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 344-4490	1,704	86	19.8	64.3%	374 (21.9%)	574 (33.7%)	635 (37.3%)	24 (1.4%)	11 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	86 (5.0%)	31.5	1575^th of 2256 public elementary schools	30.2%		31.8	1557^th of 2240 public elementary schools	30.5%	18	46.0	33.0	44.0	43.0	40.0	47.0	52.0	41.0	52.0	45.0	14.0	40.0	49.0	38.0	68.0	91.0	70.0	$9,993	$2,053	$7,940
Bayshore Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1661 SW Bayshore Blvd	Port St Lucie	34984	St. Lucie County	St. Lucie	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 340-4720	871	50	17.4	67.6%	197 (22.6%)	341 (39.2%)	271 (31.1%)	14 (1.6%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (5.3%)	53.6	1004^th of 2256 public elementary schools	55.5%		46.8	1167^th of 2240 public elementary schools	47.9%	163	43.0	46.0	55.0				68.0	54.0	64.0				60.0					$11,537	$2,161	$9,377
Fau/Slcsd Palm Pointe Educational Research School @ Traditi	Public, Charter	K-8	10680 SW Academic Way	Port St Lucie	34987	St. Lucie County	Fau Lab School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(772) 345-3245	1,501	88	17.0	54.4%	577 (38.4%)	325 (21.7%)	462 (30.8%)	44 (2.9%)	4 (0.3%)	2 (0.1%)	87 (5.8%)	80.3	400^th of 2256 public elementary schools	82.3%		88.7	205^th of 2240 public elementary schools	90.8%	195	66.0	68.0	69.0	80.0	73.0	77.0	76.0	74.0	61.0	86.0	34.0	80.0	61.0	74.0	76.0		87.0	$12,689	$2,069	$10,620
St. Lucie West K-8 School	Public	K-8	1501 SW Cashmere Blvd	Port St Lucie	34986	St. Lucie County	St. Lucie	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 785-6630	1,663	91	18.2	56.3%	411 (24.7%)	499 (30.0%)	619 (37.2%)	22 (1.3%)	2 (0.1%)	3 (0.2%)	107 (6.4%)	44.7	1225^th of 2256 public elementary schools	45.7%		49.8	1100^th of 2240 public elementary schools	50.9%	125	44.0	40.0	52.0	55.0	46.0	54.0	49.0	43.0	59.0	63.0	26.0	61.0	58.0	54.0	91.0	100.0	62.0	$9,879	$1,751	$8,128
Manatee Academy K-8	Public	K-8	1450 SW Heatherwood Blvd	Port St Lucie	34986	St. Lucie County	St. Lucie	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 340-4745	1,723	87	19.8	59.8%	519 (30.1%)	593 (34.4%)	503 (29.2%)	11 (0.6%)	4 (0.2%)	3 (0.2%)	90 (5.2%)	48.2	1132^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	49.8%		49	1125^th of 2240 public elementary schools	49.8%	7	50.0	46.0	50.0	53.0	43.0	51.0	58.0	66.0	49.0	56.0	15.0	54.0	54.0	50.0	94.0	100.0	63.0	$10,386	$1,695	$8,692
Floresta Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1501 SE Floresta Dr	Port St Lucie	34983	St. Lucie County	St. Lucie	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 340-4755	651	39	16.6	62.4%	199 (30.6%)	168 (25.8%)	234 (35.9%)	13 (2.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (5.4%)	37.3	1423^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	36.9%		44	1228^th of 2240 public elementary schools	45.2%	195	59.0	42.0	41.0				65.0	41.0	44.0				43.0					$11,563	$2,063	$9,501
Morningside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2300 SE Gowin Dr	Port St Lucie	34952	St. Lucie County	St. Lucie	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 337-6730	667	43	15.5	58.6%	329 (49.3%)	71 (10.6%)	217 (32.5%)	12 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	37 (5.5%)	81.8	363^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	83.9%		86	268^th of 2240 public elementary schools	88.0%	95	76.0	61.0	65.0				88.0	60.0	78.0	100.0			68.0					$11,724	$1,902	$9,823

Frequently Asked Questions about Somerset Academy St. Lucie

What is the racial makeup of Somerset Academy St. Lucie?

Students at Somerset Academy St. Lucie are 35% Hispanic, 31% White, 26% African American, 6% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What district is Somerset Academy St. Lucie in?

St. Lucie

How many students attend Somerset Academy St. Lucie?

In the 2023-24 school year, 669 students attended Somerset Academy St. Lucie.

Is Somerset Academy St. Lucie a good school?

Somerset Academy St. Lucie ranks 822^nd of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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