Pinecrest Academy (South Campus)

Summary:

Pinecrest Academy (South Campus) is a high-performing public charter elementary school serving grades K-5 in Miami, Florida, part of the Miami-Dade school district. With consistently exceptional academic achievement, a diverse student population, and low chronic absenteeism, this school stands out as one of the top-performing elementary schools in the state.

Pinecrest Academy (South Campus) significantly outperforms the Miami-Dade and Florida state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 86% of 3rd graders were proficient in English Language Arts, compared to 56% in Miami-Dade and 55% statewide. In math, 89% of 3rd graders were proficient, compared to 65% in Miami-Dade and 60% statewide. This consistent academic excellence is a testament to the school's effective instructional strategies and supports.

Pinecrest Academy (South Campus) also stands out for its diverse student population, with 95% Hispanic, 2.67% White, 1.33% Asian, and 0.93% African American students. This diversity is not as pronounced in many of the nearby schools, such as Jane S. Roberts K-8 Center, Calusa Elementary School, and Christina M. Eve Elementary School. Additionally, Pinecrest Academy (South Campus) has maintained relatively low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 3% to 13.5% over the past several years, significantly lower than the nearby schools. This high level of student engagement and attendance likely contributes to the school's exceptional academic performance and consistent ranking among the top 5% of Florida elementary schools.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

 15130 SW 80th St
       Miami, FL  33193


(305) 386-0800

District: Miami-Dade

SchoolDigger Rank:
105th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,559 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  27.0 Help
Number of students:  750

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
95.1%
White:
2.7%
Asian:
1.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pinecrest Academy (South Campus) ranks better than 95.3% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 19th among 281 ranked elementary schools in the Miami-Dade School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.33. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (95.1%), White (2.7%), Asian (1.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 57.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pinecrest Academy (South Campus) is $10,559. 236 elementary schools in the Miami-Dade School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Pinecrest Academy (South Campus) was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Miami-Dade:

SchoolDigger ranks Miami-Dade 24th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pinecrest Academy (South Campus)

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 71.04 512th 1847 72.3%
2010 63.95 727th 1919 62.1%
2011 81.00 333rd 1985 83.2%
2012 85.60 226th 1984 88.6%
2013 86.91 204th 2029 89.9%
2014 90.20 141st 2064 93.2%
2016 93.32 84th 2087 96.0%
2017 93.49 66th 2112 96.9%
2018 94.91 41st 2118 98.1%
2019 91.43 115th 2182 94.7%
2021 75.64 515th 2247 77.1%
2022 92.20 120th 2219 94.6%
2023 92.51 105th 2240 95.3%
2024 92.33 105th 2256 95.3%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Pinecrest Academy (South Campus)

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2007 46 3 4 437 0 n/a n/a 6 496
2008 32 2 6 400 0 n/a n/a 6 446
2009 37 1 14 517 0 n/a n/a 6 575
2010 63 3 17 923 0 n/a n/a 0 1006
2011 44 1 18 686 0 0 1 0 750
2012 35 0 20 694 0 0 1 0 750
2013 28 2 17 701 0 0 2 0 750
2014 26 2 19 683 0 0 2 0 732
2015 24 2 15 690 0 0 2 0 733
2016 27 1 17 704 0 0 1 0 750
2017 23 6 18 703 0 0 0 0 750
2018 30 8 16 695 0 1 0 0 750
2019 31 7 22 690 0 1 0 0 751
2020 23 9 21 686 2 1 0 0 742
2021 18 12 22 705 0 1 0 0 758
2022 15 12 14 708 0 1 0 0 750
2023 20 7 10 713 0 0 0 0 750

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 Pinecrest Academy (South Campus)

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 496 n/a n/a 14.1
2008 446 28.0 15.9 20.9
2009 575 32.1 18.0 16
2010 1006 34.0 29.5 48.7
2011 750 34.0 22.0 50.3
2012 750 36.0 20.8 56.4
2013 750 42.0 17.8 44.3
2014 732 37.0 19.7 58.3
2015 733 41.0 17.8 62.6
2016 750 38.0 19.7 60.5
2017 750 40.0 18.7 58.7
2018 750 37.0 20.2 56.1
2019 751 38.0 19.7 57.5
2020 742 36.0 20.6 59.4
2021 758 28.0 27.0 57.1
2022 750 n/a n/a 64.7
2023 750 0.0 n/a 57.2

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 Pinecrest Academy (South Campus)

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 496 n/a n/a 14.1
2008 446 28.0 15.9 20.9
2009 575 32.1 18.0 16
2010 1006 34.0 29.5 48.7
2011 750 34.0 22.0 50.3
2012 750 36.0 20.8 56.4
2013 750 42.0 17.8 44.3
2014 732 37.0 19.7 58.3
2015 733 41.0 17.8 62.6
2016 750 38.0 19.7 60.5
2017 750 40.0 18.7 58.7
2018 750 37.0 20.2 56.1
2019 751 38.0 19.7 57.5
2020 742 36.0 20.6 59.4
2021 758 28.0 27.0 57.1
2022 750 n/a n/a 64.7
2023 750 0.0 n/a 57.2

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 Pinecrest Academy (South Campus)

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $00 (0.0%) $7,421 (100.0%) $7,421
2019 $25 (0.3%) $7,744 (99.7%) $7,769
2020 $27 (0.3%) $8,005 (99.7%) $8,032
2021 $699 (8.8%) $7,253 (91.2%) $7,952
2022 $689 (8.9%) $7,052 (91.1%) $7,740
2023 $1,581 (15.0%) $8,978 (85.0%) $10,559

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pinecrest Academy (South Campus)

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 115th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 105th of 2240 Elementary schools
 0.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pinecrest Academy (South Campus))7775
 2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)6056
 4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pinecrest Academy (South Campus))9188
 3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)6760
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pinecrest Academy (South Campus))8689
 3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)6462
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pinecrest Academy (South Campus))8982
 7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)6965
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pinecrest Academy (South Campus))7581
 6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)6059
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pinecrest Academy (South Campus))8275
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)6554
 11%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Pinecrest Academy (South Campus))7776
 1%
   5th Grade Science (Miami-Dade)5350
 3%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students751750
 0.1%
African American77
American Indian00
Asian2210
 54.5%
Hispanic690713
 3.3%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White3120
 35.5%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients57.5%57.2%
 0.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Pinecrest Academy (South Campus)

Students at Pinecrest Academy (South Campus) are 95% Hispanic, 3% White, 1% Asian.

Yes! Pinecrest Academy (South Campus) is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 105th of 2256 Florida elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 750 students attended Pinecrest Academy (South Campus).


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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