Pinecrest Academy (South Campus)

15130 Sw 80th St
Miami, FL 33193
10/
10
Top 5%
Serving 750 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Pinecrest Academy (South Campus) ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 750 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Top 5% in FL
  • : 82% (Top 10%)
  • : 82% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Pinecrest Academy (South Campus) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

School Overview

Pinecrest Academy (South Campus)'s student population of 750 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
750 students
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Total Classroom Teachers (20-21)
28 teachers
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School Rankings

Pinecrest Academy (South Campus) ranks within the top 5% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pinecrest Academy (South Campus) is 0.10, 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.
This School
State Level (FL)
#162 out of 3704 schools
(Top 5%)
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82%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pinecrest Academy (South Campus) and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
82%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pinecrest Academy (South Campus) and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-74%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Pinecrest Academy (South Campus) and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
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17:1
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American Indian
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
95%
37%
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Black
1%
21%
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White
3%
35%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
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4%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.10
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
49%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pinecrest Academy (South Campus)'s ranking?
Pinecrest Academy (South Campus) is ranked #162 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
82% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Pinecrest Academy (South Campus)?
750 students attend Pinecrest Academy (South Campus).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Pinecrest Academy (South Campus) students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Pinecrest Academy (South Campus) offer ?
Pinecrest Academy (South Campus) offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Pinecrest Academy (South Campus) part of?
Pinecrest Academy (South Campus) is part of Miami-Dade School District.
In what neighborhood is Pinecrest Academy (South Campus) located?
Pinecrest Academy (South Campus) is located in the West End neighborhood of Miami, FL. There are 49 other public schools located in West End.

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Date
Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2024 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 750 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 82% (Top 10%)
  • : 82% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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