Somerset Academy Bethany vs. Manatee Academy K-8
Should you attend Somerset Academy Bethany or Manatee Academy K-8? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Somerset Academy Bethany ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Manatee Academy K-8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Overview
Serving 527 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Somerset Academy Bethany ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to 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 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,700 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Manatee Academy K-8 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is equal to the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-8
Total Students
527 students
1,700 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
92 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2009 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1420 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
52%
n/a
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
42%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
98
129
Grade 1 Students
98
139
Grade 2 Students
92
146
Grade 3 Students
96
168
Grade 4 Students
74
159
Grade 5 Students
69
178
Grade 6 Students
-
214
Grade 7 Students
-
271
Grade 8 Students
-
296
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
40%
30%
% Black
29%
36%
% White
24%
28%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%