Summerville Advantage Academy

What Summerville Advantage Academy does

Summerville Advantage Academy (SAA) is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in Kindergarten through 5th Grade in Homestead, Florida (Miami-Dade County). Operated by Advantage Academy of Miami, Inc. — a Florida non-profit corporation — and part of the Charter School Associates (CSA) network of 15+ Florida charter schools, SAA draws the majority of its operating revenue from per-pupil allocations under the Florida Education Finance Program (FEFP), with minor supplemental income from fee-based ancillary programs including the Edventure before/aftercare service, Spirit1st cheerleading ($285/session), MFC Juniors soccer clinics, the STEM Robotics Club, dance programs, and PTSO memberships ($10/family annually). Enrollment is managed through the PowerSchool portal with a lottery activated when applications exceed available seats.

The school's academic model is built on the Cambridge International curriculum framework, Cognia-accredited STEM instruction, and two proprietary instructional methodologies — cooperative learning and the CSA Concrete-Semi-Concrete-Abstract (CSA) mathematics approach — supported by daily 90-minute reading blocks and Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) intervention. Core technology infrastructure comprises the i-Ready adaptive diagnostic assessment platform for reading and math, the Clever single-sign-on portal, Microsoft 365, PowerSchool for student information, Nutrislice for menu communication, and MySchoolBucks for meal payments. SAA has earned an A-Rated designation from the Florida Department of Education and holds both Cognia institutional accreditation and Cognia STEM Certification.

Family engagement and demand generation rely on community-based channels: weekly campus tours on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:15 AM, open enrollment windows through PowerSchool, and active organic social media on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube (@SAAsharks). The school supplements tuition-free core instruction with free bus transportation for students living 2-4 miles from campus (operated by Air B Bus) and free meals through the Community Eligibility Provision for 2026-2027, while a Title I school-wide program designation and Title IX coordinator round out its public-school compliance footprint. A formal articulation pathway to sister school Palm Glades Preparatory Academy (grades 6-12) within the CSA network provides an internal K-12 enrollment funnel.

Name

Summerville Advantage Academy

Legal name

Advantage Academy of Miami, Inc.

Website

https://summervilleadvantageacademy.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Summerville Advantage Academy is a tuition-free public charter school (A-Rated, Cognia accredited) serving Kindergarten through 5th Grade in Homestead, Florida, operated by Advantage Academy of Miami, Inc. within the Charter School Associates network, funded primarily through Florida per-pupil allocations under FEFP.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Homestead

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Per-Pupil Public Funding: As a tuition-free public charter school, the primary revenue is government per-pupil funding based on enrollment through the Florida Education Finance Program (FEFP)
2. Edventure Before/Aftercare Program: Fee-based before and after school care program with monthly rates. Registration through MSB Activities with $35 one-time non-refundable fee. Payment required one month in advance.
3. Cheerleading Program Fees: After-school cheerleading program with session fees of $285 per session, including uniform
4. PTSO Membership: Parent Teacher Student Organization membership fee of $10 per family annually, with proceeds supporting school programs and activities

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Summerville Advantage Academy is a tuition-free public charter school providing Kindergarten through 5th Grade education with a focus on mathematics, science, and STEM. The school delivers the Cambridge International curriculum alongside cooperative and project-based learning methodologies, complemented by the Edventure before/aftercare program, free transportation for eligible students, free meals, and extracurriculars including cheerleading, soccer, dance, and robotics.

Product overview

Summerville Advantage Academy is a tuition-free public charter school serving Kindergarten through 5th Grade. The school operates as a unified educational institution offering core K-5 academic instruction with a focus on mathematics and science, enhanced by the Cambridge International curriculum program. Supporting services include the Edventure before/after school care program, bus transportation, free meal services, and various extracurricular activities including cheerleading, soccer, dance, and STEM robotics. The school uses cooperative and project-based learning methodologies aligned with Florida's academic standards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Summerville Advantage Academy K-5 Education Tuition-free public charter school education for Kindergarten through 5th Grade, providing a challenging academic program focused on mathematics and science using innovative, reform-based instructional methods in a nurturing environment. Targeted at elementary-age children in the Homestead, Florida community.

Quantifiable outcome

• A-Rated school designation from Florida Department of Education
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and supporting.

• NASAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNASA content featured in STEM newsletter showcasing Artemis II mission coverage for student education about space exploration and science.
• Cambridge International (University of Cambridge)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCambridge Pathway program provides students with a clear path for educational success from age 5 to 19. The program prepares students for life, helping them develop informed curiosity and lasting passion for learning. Cambridge gives students skills needed for school, university, and work through a flexible approach to learning.
• iUniformscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive uniform provider for school uniforms. Ordering through iUniforms.com with free shipping and easy exchanges. Samples available at school front office kiosk. Provides mandatory school uniforms required for all students.
• PowerSchoolcoreTechnology or IntegrationEnrollment and registration platform used for lottery applications, student registration, and parent portal access. Families create accounts to securely complete enrollment applications and registration forms online.
• Charter School Associates (CSA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSA is the network of 15+ charter schools in Florida that operates Summerville Advantage Academy. Provides governance, operational support, quality audits through Cognia, and connection to sister schools for student progression (K-5 to 6-12).
• Air B Bus TransportationsupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerBus transportation provider for student transport. Processes transportation request forms for eligible students living 2-4 miles from campus.
• Spirit1st Mega CentersupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCheerleading program provider offering after-school cheerleading instruction including jumps, cheer dance routines, stunts and tumbling. Practices held Mondays and Tuesdays 3-5 PM with two sessions per year at $285 each.
• MFC Juniors (Miami FC)supportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMiami FC's grassroots soccer program providing after-school clinic at Summerville. Curriculum designed by youth soccer professionals for grades K-5. Held in school courtyard with separate time slots for K-2 and 3-5 grades.
• MSB ActivitiessupportingTechnology or IntegrationRegistration and payment platform for Edventure before/aftercare program. Parents use MySchoolBucks credentials to log in or create accounts for easy online registration and payment.
• Palm Glades Preparatory AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister school serving students from 6th to 12th Grades. Many SAA graduates matriculate to Palm Glades for continued education. Joint pathway for student progression within the CSA network.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Palm Glades Preparatory Academy: CSA network sister school serving grades 6-12. Operates under the same Charter School Associates governance and shares SAA's Cambridge and STEM programs, making it the most directly comparable institution and the natural downstream pipeline for SAA graduates.
• Everglades Preparatory Academy: CSA network charter school in Florida serving similar grade bands. Shares the same governance, brand, and operational backbone as SAA, making operational and academic outcomes directly comparable.
• Advantage Academy of Hillsborough: CSA network charter school sharing the 'Advantage Academy' naming convention and operational model. Provides a near-identical template for evaluating SAA's branding and curriculum choices in another Florida region.
• Bell Creek Academy: CSA network charter school operating under shared governance, curriculum, and support functions. Comparable in mission and structure to SAA, useful as a benchmark for academic and operational performance.
• Channelside Academy of Math and Science: CSA network school with a math-and-science focus analogous to SAA's STEM emphasis. Comparable for benchmarking STEM curriculum execution and Cambridge-style programming in a similar Florida charter context.
• Viera Charter School: CSA network charter school in Florida sharing governance and operational backbone. Useful for comparing enrollment strategy, parent engagement, and extracurricular programming at similar charter campuses.

Broad incumbents

• KIPP Public Schools: National nonprofit charter network operating K-12 public charter schools at significant scale. Comparable as a broader incumbent in the charter school market with similar college-preparatory mission and public funding model.
• BASIS Charter Schools: National charter network known for STEM-focused, rigorous academics and high standardized test performance. Comparable to SAA's STEM-certified, high-achievement positioning and offers a benchmark for premium STEM charter branding.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@SAAsharks
• Facebookfacebook.com/summervilleadvantageacademy
• Instagraminstagram.com/summervilleadvantageacademy

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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