Elementary Grades
- Grade 3
- ELA: 47% proficiency
- Math: 49% proficiency
- Grade 4
- ELA: 50% proficiency
- Math: 51% proficiency
- Grade 5
- ELA: 52% proficiency
- Math: 53% proficiency
Somerset Academy at Silver Palms serves both elementary and middle school students. The 2023–2024 FAST assessment data offers a comprehensive view of the school’s effectiveness in developing literacy and numeracy skills. This analysis highlights academic strengths and areas for improvement across Grades 3 through 8.
Grade-Wise Performance Overview
Middle School Grades
- Grade 6
- ELA: 48% proficiency
- Math: 46% proficiency
- Grade 7
- ELA: 45% proficiency
- Math: 43% proficiency
- Grade 8
- ELA: 51% proficiency
- Math: 48% proficiency
Subject-Wise Trends Across Grades
English Language Arts (ELA)
Elementary trend: 47% → 50% → 52% — steady growth indicates effective foundational literacy instruction.
Middle school trend: 48% → 45% → 51% — a slight dip in Grade 7 followed by a recovery in Grade 8 suggests successful intervention and readiness for high school-level reading.
Mathematics
Elementary trend: 49% → 51% → 53% — shows consistent growth in numeracy and arithmetic skills.
Middle school trend: 46% → 43% → 48% — slight mid-grade dip followed by improvement in Grade 8, pointing to a need for greater support in algebraic and abstract concepts.
Recommendations for Academic Improvement
- Middle Grade Math Focus: Enhance instruction in problem-solving and algebra readiness in Grades 6 and 7.
- Leverage Grade 8 Gains: Apply successful teaching practices from Grade 8 to boost performance in earlier middle grades.
- Strengthen Transitions: Support students moving from elementary to middle school with bridge programs in literacy and numeracy.
- Data-Driven Remediation: Use FAST results to implement personalized support and small-group interventions for students below 50% proficiency.
Conclusion
Somerset Academy at Silver Palms demonstrates commendable consistency in both ELA and Mathematics from Grades 3 to 8. While elementary trends show steady improvement, middle school data highlights opportunities for targeted support—particularly in Grades 6 and 7. With a strategic focus on academic transitions and replication of high-performing strategies, the school is well-positioned to raise proficiency levels across all grade levels.