Pineapple Cove Classical Academy At West Melbourne

Summary:

Pineapple Cove Classical Academy At West Melbourne is a public charter elementary and middle school serving 796 students in grades K-8 in West Melbourne, Florida, which is part of the Brevard County school district.

Pineapple Cove Classical Academy consistently outperforms the Brevard County and Florida state averages on standardized tests, with 77% proficiency in Algebra 1 compared to 54% for the county and 55% for the state. The school has a predominantly white student population at around 69%, which is higher than the racial diversity seen at many nearby schools like W. Melbourne Elementary School For Science and Imagine Schools At West Melbourne. Pineapple Cove has also seen a decline in chronic absenteeism rates, from 21.6% in 2020-2021 to 10.2% in 2022-2023, which is still higher than the state average but lower than some nearby schools.

Additionally, Pineapple Cove Classical Academy has a relatively low percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, at around 31% in 2022-2023, compared to the higher rates seen at many of the nearby traditional public schools. The school has also seen a steady increase in per-student spending, from $5,403 in 2019-2020 to $7,785 in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average and suggests a strong investment in the school's resources and programs.

Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative K-9

3455 Norfolk Pkwy
West Melbourne, FL 32904

(321) 499-2585

District: Brevard

SchoolDigger Rank:
690^th of 2,256 Florida Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,785

Student/teacher ratio: 15.0

Number of students: 799

Racial breakdown:

White:

66.2%

Hispanic:

15.3%

Two or more races:

7.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 27%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Pineapple Cove Classical Academy At West Melbourne ranks better than 69.4% of elementary schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.46. (See more...)

Compare Details Pineapple Cove Classical Academy At West Melbourne ranks better than 75.6% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.17. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (66.2%), Hispanic (15.3%), two or more races (7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 27% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pineapple Cove Classical Academy At West Melbourne is 15. 4 alternative schools in the Brevard School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Pineapple Cove Classical Academy At West Melbourne employs 53 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pineapple Cove Classical Academy At West Melbourne is $7,785. 4 alternative schools in the Brevard School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Pineapple Cove Classical Academy At West Melbourne was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Pineapple Cove Classical Academy At West Melbourne 292^nd of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Pineapple Cove Classical Academy At West Melbourne in the ranking list.)

Brevard:

SchoolDigger ranks Brevard 22^nd of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Pineapple Cove Classical Academy At West Melbourne

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2019	64.99	733^rd	2182	66.4%
2021	89.08	215^th	2247	90.4%
2022	81.17	387^th	2219	82.6%
2023	72.20	581^st	2240	74.1%
2024	67.46	690^th	2256	69.4%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Pineapple Cove Classical Academy At West Melbourne

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2021	87.24	107^th	1136	90.6%
2022	79.90	204^th	1148	82.2%
2023	82.69	168^th	1177	85.7%
2024	73.17	292^nd	1196	75.6%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 4)

50%

Reviews:

by a parent
Wednesday, May 5, 2021

Not very happy with this school. They have a coach who tells the kids to wear a mask or else get marked or detention while she is not wearing her mask. An email is sent to school but did not hear back from them. Had to go to the school to find out if any actions were taken. There were a few retesting because many kids didn't do well, which is unfair for kids do well. Testing date changed a few times the day of after my son studied hard for it.
The school seems to care very much about FSA but not so much about kids. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Pineapple Cove Classical Academy At West Melbourne

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2019	327	33	7	61	2	0	44	474
2020	408	29	22	81	3	0	56	599
2021	462	28	30	71	4	0	53	648
2022	572	42	37	118	2	0	52	823
2023	550	37	32	122	5	0	50	796
2024	529	48	38	122	5	1	56	799

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pineapple Cove Classical Academy At West Melbourne

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	474	32.5	14.5	22.6
2020	599	38.9	15.3	16.9
2021	648	44.9	14.4	18.1
2022	823	54.9	14.9	27.3
2023	796	52.0	15.3	31.3
2024	799	53.0	15.0	27

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Pineapple Cove Classical Academy At West Melbourne

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	474	32.5	14.5	22.6
2020	599	38.9	15.3	16.9
2021	648	44.9	14.4	18.1
2022	823	54.9	14.9	27.3
2023	796	52.0	15.3	31.3
2024	799	53.0	15.0	27

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Pineapple Cove Classical Academy At West Melbourne

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$894 (12.7%)	$6,151 (87.3%)	$7,045
2020	$10 (0.2%)	$5,393 (99.8%)	$5,403
2021	$192 (3.0%)	$6,280 (97.0%)	$6,471
2022	$391 (5.5%)	$6,683 (94.5%)	$7,074
2023	$514 (6.6%)	$7,271 (93.4%)	$7,785

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pineapple Cove Classical Academy At West Melbourne

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 733^rd of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 581^st of 2240 Elementary schools	7.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pineapple Cove Classical Academy At West Melbourne)	76	71	5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Brevard)	64	58	6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pineapple Cove Classical Academy At West Melbourne)	50	58	8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Brevard)	61	59	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pineapple Cove Classical Academy At West Melbourne)	63	74	11%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Brevard)	61	60	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pineapple Cove Classical Academy At West Melbourne)	56	69	13%
4th Grade Mathematics (Brevard)	64	60	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pineapple Cove Classical Academy At West Melbourne)	81	82	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Brevard)	60	61	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pineapple Cove Classical Academy At West Melbourne)	69	85	16%
5th Grade Mathematics (Brevard)	60	56	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Pineapple Cove Classical Academy At West Melbourne)	66	62	4%
5th Grade Science (Brevard)	56	57	1%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pineapple Cove Classical Academy At West Melbourne)	71	61	10%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Brevard)	60	64	4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Pineapple Cove Classical Academy At West Melbourne)	67	74	7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Brevard)	67	66	1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	474	796	67.9%
African American	33	37	12.1%
American Indian	2	5	150%
Asian	7	32	357.1%
Hispanic	61	122	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	327	550	68.2%
Two or More Races	44	50	13.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	22.6%	31.3%	8.7%

Schools Near Pineapple Cove Classical Academy At West Melbourne

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				FAST English Language Arts (2024)								FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC US History (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Pineapple Cove Classical Academy At West Melbourne	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-9	3455 Norfolk Pkwy	West Melbourne	32904	Brevard County	Brevard	Yes	No	No	No	(321) 499-2585	799	53	15.0	27.0%	529 (66.2%)	48 (6.0%)	122 (15.3%)	38 (4.8%)	5 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	56 (7.0%)								(n/a)	60.0	51.0	64.0	70.0	74.0	48.0	73.0		65.0	48.0	71.0	79.0	75.0	33.0	67.0	51.0	77.0	100.0	92.0		85.0	$7,785	$514	$7,271
Pineapple Cove Classical Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	6162 Minton Rd NW	Palm Bay	32907	Brevard County	Brevard	Yes	No	No	No	(321) 802-9500	1,067	68	15.8	24.9%	705 (66.1%)	66 (6.2%)	215 (20.1%)	19 (1.8%)	4 (0.4%)	3 (0.3%)	55 (5.2%)								(n/a)	71.0	60.0	59.0	63.0	71.0	62.0	65.0	63.0	67.0	64.0	59.0	74.0	84.0	41.0	46.0	58.0	90.0	74.0	79.0	88.0	89.0	$7,251	$376	$6,876
Odyssey Charter School	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	1755 Eldron Blvd SE	Palm Bay	32909	Brevard County	Brevard	Yes	No	No	Yes	(321) 733-0442	1,913	88	21.8	46.5%	816 (42.7%)	453 (23.7%)	412 (21.5%)	30 (1.6%)	2 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	198 (10.4%)								(n/a)	75.0	66.0	62.0	63.0	63.0	59.0	70.0	54.0	74.0	69.0	53.0	51.0	71.0	50.0	60.0	55.0	70.0	73.0	83.0	63.0	82.0	$9,252	$1,296	$7,955
Devereux Hospital	Public, Alternative	K-12	8000 Devereux Dr	Viera	32940	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	No	(321) 242-9100	71	14	5.2	7.0%	47 (66.2%)	16 (22.5%)	3 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (5.6%)								(n/a)																						$24,467	$00	$24,467
Contracted Residential Services	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	2700 Judge Fran Jaimeson Way	Viera	32940	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	No	(321) 633-1000	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Pineapple Cove Classical Academy At West Melbourne

How many students attend Pineapple Cove Classical Academy At West Melbourne?

In the 2023-24 school year, 799 students attended Pineapple Cove Classical Academy At West Melbourne.

Is Pineapple Cove Classical Academy At West Melbourne a good school?

Pineapple Cove Classical Academy At West Melbourne ranks 690^th of 2256 Florida alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Pineapple Cove Classical Academy At West Melbourne in?

Brevard

What is the racial makeup of Pineapple Cove Classical Academy At West Melbourne?

Students at Pineapple Cove Classical Academy At West Melbourne are 66% White, 15% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 6% African American, 5% Asian.

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