Serving 576 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Samoset Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 52% (which is equal to the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 576 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 85%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in FL
Math Proficiency
: 52% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 31% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Samoset Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Samoset Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Samoset Elementary School is ranked #2427 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Samoset Elementary School?
576 students attend Samoset Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Samoset Elementary School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Samoset Elementary School?
Samoset Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Samoset Elementary School offer ?
Samoset Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Samoset Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 576 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 85%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 52% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 31% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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