Serving 576 students in grades Kindergarten-8, True North Classical Academy At Dadeland ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% 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-8
- Enrollment: 576 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in FL
- Math Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
True North Classical Academy At Dadeland ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
True North Classical Academy At Dadeland's student population of 576 students has grown by 700% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 2800% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
576 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
True North Classical Academy At Dadeland ranks within the top 1% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of True North Classical Academy At Dadeland is 0.38, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#13 out of 3704 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
77%
37%
Black
2%
21%
White
18%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is True North Classical Academy At Dadeland's ranking?
True North Classical Academy At Dadeland is ranked #13 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are True North Classical Academy At Dadeland often compared to?
True North Classical Academy At Dadelandis often viewed alongside schools like True North Classical Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend True North Classical Academy At Dadeland?
576 students attend True North Classical Academy At Dadeland.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of True North Classical Academy At Dadeland students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of True North Classical Academy At Dadeland?
True North Classical Academy At Dadeland has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does True North Classical Academy At Dadeland offer ?
True North Classical Academy At Dadeland offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is True North Classical Academy At Dadeland part of?
True North Classical Academy At Dadeland is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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