True North Classical Academy

Summary:

True North Classical Academy is a high-performing public charter elementary school in Miami, Florida, serving 298 students in grades K-8 with a diverse student population.

True North Classical Academy has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in Florida, with a statewide ranking of 34 out of 2,256 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's students significantly outperform their peers in the Miami-Dade district and the state of Florida across a wide range of academic measures, with 85-97% of students in grades 3-9 proficient or better in FAST English Language Arts and 78-96% proficient or better in FAST Math, compared to 50-57% and 47-65% respectively in the district and state. Additionally, True North Classical Academy has maintained a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 0.2% to 10.3%, and a very low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 1.01% to 26.08%.

When compared to nearby public schools, such as Bridgeprep Academy South and Kenwood K-8 Center, True North Classical Academy stands out as a high-performing outlier, with significantly higher academic proficiency rates and lower chronic absenteeism. The school's consistent high performance, low chronic absenteeism, and socioeconomic diversity suggest that its educational approach is highly effective in supporting students from diverse backgrounds.

Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative K-12

9393 SW 72nd St
Miami, FL 33173

(305) 749-5725

District: Miami-Dade

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,121

Student/teacher ratio: 18.3

Number of students: 1,360

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

79.3%

White:

15.4%

African American:

2.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 29.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details True North Classical Academy ranks better than 98.5% of elementary schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.89. (See more...)

Compare Details True North Classical Academy ranks better than 98.8% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.82. (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 True North Classical Academy has the largest alternative school student body size in the Miami-Dade School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (79.3%), White (15.4%), African American (2.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 29.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at True North Classical Academy is 18.3, which is the 11^th best among 13 alternative schools in the Miami-Dade School District. (See more...)

Compare True North Classical Academy employs 74 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at True North Classical Academy is $14,121, which is the 11^th highest among 13 alternative schools in the Miami-Dade School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

True North Classical Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks True North Classical Academy 14^th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See True North Classical Academy in the ranking list.)

Miami-Dade:

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

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Rank History for True North Classical Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2017	87.52	212^th	2112	90.0%
2018	96.56	19^th	2118	99.1%
2019	95.89	23^rd	2182	98.9%
2021	98.36	5^th	2247	99.8%
2022	97.83	9^th	2219	99.6%
2024	95.89	34^th	2256	98.5%

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

Rank History for True North Classical Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2018	95.92	25^th	1035	97.6%
2019	95.93	23^rd	1099	97.9%
2021	97.63	11^th	1136	99.0%
2022	96.88	23^rd	1148	98.0%
2023	94.46	38^th	1177	96.8%
2024	96.82	14^th	1196	98.8%

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

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Review counts

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100%

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by a parent
Saturday, May 25, 2019

Best school in Miami!!! Truenorth teaches virtues that have been lost in the school system. Students actually have respect for adults and learning. Close Quote

Enrollment information for True North Classical Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2016	50	0	5	123	2	180
2017	68	1	7	190	2	268
2018	72	4	7	232	6	321
2019	69	4	7	247	9	336
2020	56	0	8	214	8	286
2021	0	0	0	0	0	0
2022	79	10	7	406	8	510
2023	57	10	4	222	5	298
2024	209	36	20	1078	17	1360

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 True North Classical Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	180	9.0	20.0	14.4
2017	268	21.0	12.7	14.2
2018	321	23.0	13.9	13.7
2019	336	17.0	19.7	16.1
2020	286	18.0	15.8	17.5
2021	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	510	28.0	18.2	26.1
2023	298	12.0	24.8	1
2024	1360	74.0	18.3	29.3

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 True North Classical Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	180	9.0	20.0	14.4
2017	268	21.0	12.7	14.2
2018	321	23.0	13.9	13.7
2019	336	17.0	19.7	16.1
2020	286	18.0	15.8	17.5
2021	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	510	28.0	18.2	26.1
2023	298	12.0	24.8	1
2024	1360	74.0	18.3	29.3

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 True North Classical Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$00 (0.0%)	$8,497 (100.0%)	$8,497
2019	$00 (0.0%)	$9,381 (100.0%)	$9,381
2020	$57 (0.6%)	$8,743 (99.4%)	$8,800
2021	$113 (1.8%)	$6,316 (98.3%)	$6,428
2022	$6,677 (45.1%)	$8,140 (54.9%)	$14,817
2023	$963 (6.8%)	$13,157 (93.2%)	$14,121

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on True North Classical Academy

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 23^rd of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 9^th of 2219 Elementary schools	0.6%
Ranks 23^rd of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 38^th of 1177 Middle schools	1.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (True North Classical Academy)	95	86	9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)	60	56	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (True North Classical Academy)	97	93	4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)	67	60	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (True North Classical Academy)	98	98
4th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)	64	62	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (True North Classical Academy)	98	98
4th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)	69	65	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (True North Classical Academy)	85	93	8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)	60	59	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (True North Classical Academy)	91	95	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)	65	54	11%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (True North Classical Academy)	80	84	4%
5th Grade Science (Miami-Dade)	53	49	4%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	48	5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (True North Classical Academy)	82	94	12%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)	58	55	3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (True North Classical Academy)	87	94	7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)	58	51	7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (True North Classical Academy)	93	89	4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)	56	53	3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	52	48	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (True North Classical Academy)	100	83	17%
7th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)	53	48	5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	54	46	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (True North Classical Academy)	100	83	17%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)	60	54	6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
8th Grade Science (True North Classical Academy)	92	63	29%
8th Grade Science (Miami-Dade)	43	40	3%
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	44	4%
End of Course Civics (True North Classical Academy)	100	100
End of Course Civics (Miami-Dade)	73	68	5%
End of Course Civics (Florida)	71	66	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (True North Classical Academy)	100	97	3%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Miami-Dade)	63	57	6%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (True North Classical Academy)	100	100
End of Course Geometry (Miami-Dade)	55	49	6%
End of Course Geometry (Florida)	57	50	7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	336	298	11.3%
African American	4	10	150%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	7	4	42.9%
Hispanic	247	222	10.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	69	57	17.4%
Two or More Races	9	5	44.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	16.1%	1%	15.1%

Schools Near True North Classical Academy

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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
True North Classical Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	9393 SW 72nd St	Miami	33173	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	No	(305) 749-5725	1,360	74	18.3	29.3%	209 (15.4%)	36 (2.6%)	1,078 (79.3%)	20 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (1.3%)								(n/a)	85.0	85.0	86.0	97.0	91.0	88.0	86.0	88.0	93.0	78.0	94.0	96.0	91.0		88.0	86.0	97.0	83.0	97.0	94.0	99.0	$14,121	$963	$13,157
Blue Lakes Elementary School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	9250 SW 52nd Ter	Miami	33165	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	No	(305) 271-6046	351	35	10.0	43.0%	15 (4.3%)	3 (0.9%)	328 (93.4%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)								(n/a)	53.0	74.0	58.0						74.0	67.0	74.0				66.0							$24,618	$5,412	$19,205
Brucie Ball Educational Center	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	11001 SW 76th St	Miami	33173	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	No	(305) 514-5100	454	0		53.5%	27 (5.9%)	98 (21.6%)	324 (71.4%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)								(n/a)				18.0	23.0	20.0	30.0	31.0				9.0	42.0	15.0		21.0	26.0	33.0	67.0	57.0	40.0	$71,851	$15,554	$56,297
Instructional Center System Wide	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	11001 SW 76th St Rm 82	Miami	33173	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	No	(305) 270-8699	81	0		8.6%	3 (3.7%)	27 (33.3%)	51 (63.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Ruth Owens Kruse Education Center	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	11001 SW 76th St	Miami	33173	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 270-8699	101	26	3.8	54.5%	10 (9.9%)	39 (38.6%)	52 (51.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)					40.0												10.0					$75,544	$16,683	$58,861
Bridgeprep Academy Of Village Green	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-10	13300 SW 120th St	Miami	33186	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	No	(305) 253-8775	888	50	17.7	50.9%	32 (3.6%)	20 (2.3%)	825 (92.9%)	7 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.5%)								(n/a)	72.0	64.0	61.0						80.0	52.0	50.0				59.0							$11,990	$1,355	$10,635
Academy For Innovative Education	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	1080 La Baron Dr	Miami Springs	33166	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(305) 725-3193	963	53	18.1	55.7%	38 (3.9%)	12 (1.2%)	905 (94.0%)	5 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.3%)								(n/a)	71.0	65.0	60.0	78.0	70.0	64.0	81.0	77.0	82.0	58.0	62.0	78.0	83.0	67.0	59.0	63.0	79.0	76.0	91.0	86.0	82.0	$12,957	$5,161	$7,796
Mater Academy Virtual Charter School	Public, Virtual, Charter, Alternative	K-12	1701 NE 127th Street	Miami	33136	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	Yes	No	(305) 326-0003	110	0		5.5%	19 (17.3%)	6 (5.5%)	85 (77.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)			70.0			50.0	50.0	42.0			40.0			55.0	50.0	42.0	25.0	18.0		43.0		$11,279	$3,796	$7,483
Boystown	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	6300 NW 27th Ave	Miami	33147	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	No	(305) 694-4444	68	0			0 (0.0%)	2 (2.9%)	66 (97.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Alternative Outreach Program	Public, Alternative	K-12	6300 NW 27th Avenue	Miami	33147	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	No	(305) 694-4444	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about True North Classical Academy

Is True North Classical Academy a good school?

Yes! True North Classical Academy is one of the best alternative schools in the state. It ranks 34^th of 2256 Florida alternative schools.

What district is True North Classical Academy in?

Miami-Dade

What is the racial makeup of True North Classical Academy?

Students at True North Classical Academy are 79% Hispanic, 15% White, 3% African American, 1% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

How many students attend True North Classical Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,360 students attended True North Classical Academy.

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