Serving 459 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Somerset Academy Wellington K-8 ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 459 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Somerset Academy Wellington K-8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Somerset Academy Wellington K-8's student population of 459 students has grown by 115% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 175% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
459 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Somerset Academy Wellington K-8 ranks within the top 30% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Somerset Academy Wellington K-8 is 0.70, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1082 out of 3662 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
Hispanic
36%
38%
Black
26%
21%
White
33%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.8%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Somerset Academy Wellington K-8's ranking?
Somerset Academy Wellington K-8 is ranked #1082 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Somerset Academy Wellington K-8?
459 students attend Somerset Academy Wellington K-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Somerset Academy Wellington K-8 students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 26% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Somerset Academy Wellington K-8?
Somerset Academy Wellington K-8 has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Somerset Academy Wellington K-8 offer ?
Somerset Academy Wellington K-8 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Somerset Academy Wellington K-8 part of?
Somerset Academy Wellington K-8 is part of Palm Beach School District.
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