The top reported proficiency rate is 68% in Math. The lowest is 61% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Summerville Advantage Academy
Summerville Advantage Academy is a charter school in Homestead, serving kindergarten through fifth grade in practice — the data shows enrollment concentrated entirely in those grades, with no students recorded in sixth through eighth despite the school's official K-8 designation. It sits in the southern reaches of Miami-Dade County, in a fast-growing corner of the county that functions as a suburban gateway to the Everglades and the Florida Keys.
The school's student body is predominantly Hispanic, which reflects the broader demographics of the Homestead area. A majority of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, meaning many families are managing tight budgets. Specific data on English learners and students with IEPs was not available in what was provided, so parents of children who might need those services would want to ask the school directly about its support capacity.
On state assessments, the picture is mixed but generally solid. In math, third and fifth graders tested at notably strong proficiency levels, with fourth grade somewhat lower. In ELA, fifth grade performed well, while third and fourth grade results were more modest — particularly in third grade reading, which is a grade the state watches closely given Florida's retention policies around early literacy. Fifth grade science results also came in at a respectable level. There is no multi-year trend data available, so it is not possible to say whether these results represent an improvement, a plateau, or a dip. A parent wanting to understand the school's direction over time would need to ask for that history directly.
No program information was provided in the data, so it is not clear whether the school offers any specialized curriculum, enrichment programs, or extended-day options beyond its charter identity. Graduation rate does not apply here since the school does not serve high school grades.
The comparison framework for this school was limited by the small number of districts in Miami-Dade County's comparison pool, so a meaningful positioning against local peers was not possible from the available data.
Homestead itself has grown steadily for two decades, with new townhome and single-family construction spread across master-planned communities throughout the area. Home values in the zip code are meaningfully above both the statewide and national midpoints, and have dipped modestly year over year. Rents are also elevated, and the rent-to-income ratio sits at a level that reflects a strained affordability picture for many residents. Mortgage costs at current rates are substantial. For families considering whether to buy nearby, the housing market context is one of cost pressure rather than ease.
The parent district, Miami-Dade County Public Schools, is navigating real turbulence. The district is experiencing sustained enrollment decline, and in spring 2026 proposed closing or consolidating up to nine schools across its regions, with new K-8 and reconfigured schools potentially emerging from the process. Summerville Advantage Academy is a charter school operating under the Miami-Dade umbrella, so district-level closures may not affect it directly, but the broader context of a contracting system is worth tracking. A voter-approved property tax referendum has been funding teacher pay and school safety since 2022, with the higher rate set to expire in 2027 unless renewed — a factor for homeowners in the area. The district has also been navigating state pressure on cell phone policies, with Florida moving toward a stricter school-day prohibition.
Homestead's civic life is more developed than its suburban sprawl might suggest. The downtown core has been actively revitalized, with a public library, entertainment complex, transit hub, and park serving as community anchors. A bus rapid transit corridor connects the area northward toward Dadeland, and a city trolley links schools and hospitals. Outside that downtown cluster, the area is largely car-dependent.
For a family drawn to charter school options in a growing South Florida community, Summerville Advantage Academy offers relatively strong math and fifth grade reading results, though the reading picture in earlier grades is worth monitoring and parents may want to ask the school specifically about early literacy supports and what programming exists for the middle grades that nominally appear in its grade-band designation.
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