Pinecrest Lakes Academy

Summary:

Pinecrest Lakes Academy is a public charter elementary and middle school in Minneola, Florida, serving 1,006 students in grades PK-8 and part of the Lake District, which is ranked 32 out of 68 districts in the state.

Pinecrest Lakes Academy consistently outperforms the Lake District and the state of Florida in academic assessments, with 87% of students proficient or better in Algebra 1, compared to 59% in the district and 55% statewide. The school has also ranked among the top elementary schools in Florida, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Pinecrest Lakes Academy has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 4.1% to 6.6% over the past five years, and a diverse student population, with 48.11% White, 9.84% African American, 31.41% Hispanic, 4.77% Asian, and 5.57% two or more races.

Pinecrest Lakes Academy significantly outperforms nearby public schools in the Lake District, such as Groveland Elementary, Pine Ridge Elementary, and Clermont Elementary, in academic assessments. The school also outperforms nearby charter schools, such as Imagine Schools At South Lake and Minneola Conversion Charter School, in higher-level subjects like Algebra 1 and Geometry.

Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-8

14012 Old Highway 50
Minneola, FL 34711

(352) 223-4482

District: Lake

SchoolDigger Rank:
37^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,010

Student/teacher ratio: 29.5

Number of students: 1,006

Racial breakdown:

White:

48.1%

Hispanic:

31.4%

African American:

9.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 29.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Pinecrest Lakes Academy ranks better than 98.4% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks first among 29 ranked elementary schools in the Lake School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.64. (See more...)

Compare Details Pinecrest Lakes Academy ranks better than 97.7% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.3. (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 (48.1%), Hispanic (31.4%), African American (9.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 29.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pinecrest Lakes Academy is 29.5. 29 elementary schools in the Lake School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Pinecrest Lakes Academy employs 34 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pinecrest Lakes Academy is $9,010. 24 elementary schools in the Lake School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Pinecrest Lakes Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Pinecrest Lakes Academy 28^th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Pinecrest Lakes Academy in the ranking list.)

Lake:

SchoolDigger ranks Lake 32^nd of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Pinecrest Lakes Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2019	88.86	190^th	2182	91.3%
2021	93.74	89^th	2247	96.0%
2022	89.11	213^th	2219	90.4%
2023	93.52	78^th	2240	96.5%
2024	95.64	37^th	2256	98.4%

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

Rank History for Pinecrest Lakes Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2019	94.54	42^nd	1099	96.2%
2021	92.79	57^th	1136	95.0%
2022	97.64	12^th	1148	99.0%
2023	96.00	25^th	1177	97.9%
2024	95.30	28^th	1196	97.7%

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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%

Reviews:

by a parent
Saturday, July 18, 2020

The best school ever. The staff is top notch.
Very organized, caring and you feel at home.
For Covid 19 reopening, the principal went above and beyond to provide ozone generators to sanitize the classrooms and to provide a safe and healthy environment for my kids. The staff is very friendly and put my kids first.
Thank you for a job well done. We appreciate you. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, May 29, 2019

Great safe and learning environment Close Quote

Enrollment information for Pinecrest Lakes Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2018	227	36	9	135	0	12	419
2019	297	53	13	192	4	24	583
2020	368	64	22	265	5	32	756
2021	375	75	22	237	4	33	746
2022	378	78	31	228	3	35	753
2023	484	99	48	316	3	56	1006

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 Lakes Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	419	22.0	19.0	22.7
2019	583	34.0	17.1	18.2
2020	756	45.0	16.8	24.9
2021	746	39.0	19.1	29.1
2022	753	40.0	18.8	30.9
2023	1006	34.0	29.5	29.8

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 Lakes Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	419	22.0	19.0	22.7
2019	583	34.0	17.1	18.2
2020	756	45.0	16.8	24.9
2021	746	39.0	19.1	29.1
2022	753	40.0	18.8	30.9
2023	1006	34.0	29.5	29.8

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 Lakes Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$567 (6.5%)	$8,188 (93.5%)	$8,755
2019	$30 (0.4%)	$7,098 (99.6%)	$7,128
2020	$21 (0.3%)	$7,158 (99.7%)	$7,179
2021	$228 (3.0%)	$7,451 (97.0%)	$7,678
2022	$320 (4.5%)	$6,799 (95.5%)	$7,118
2023	$659 (7.3%)	$8,350 (92.7%)	$9,010

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pinecrest Lakes Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 190^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 78^th of 2240 Elementary schools	5.2%
Ranks 42^nd of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 25^th of 1177 Middle schools	1.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pinecrest Lakes Academy)	79	70	9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lake)	60	52	8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pinecrest Lakes Academy)	85	87	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lake)	62	55	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pinecrest Lakes Academy)	92	82	10%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lake)	60	52	8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pinecrest Lakes Academy)	84	87	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lake)	61	58	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pinecrest Lakes Academy)	75	79	4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lake)	59	52	7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pinecrest Lakes Academy)	72	53	19%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lake)	57	46	11%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Pinecrest Lakes Academy)	64	69	5%
5th Grade Science (Lake)	56	52	4%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pinecrest Lakes Academy)	83	91	8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Lake)	52	51	1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Pinecrest Lakes Academy)	97	96	1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Lake)	53	49	4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pinecrest Lakes Academy)	82	93	11%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Lake)	49	46	3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	52	48	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Pinecrest Lakes Academy)	90	93	3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Lake)	58	52	6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	54	46	8%
End of Course Civics (Pinecrest Lakes Academy)	99	97	2%
End of Course Civics (Lake)	71	67	4%
End of Course Civics (Florida)	71	66	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Pinecrest Lakes Academy)	100	89	11%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Lake)	53	53
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	583	1006	72.6%
African American	53	99	86.8%
American Indian	4	3	25%
Asian	13	48	269.2%
Hispanic	192	316	64.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	297	484	63%
Two or More Races	24	56	133.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	18.2%	29.8%	11.6%

Schools Near Pinecrest Lakes Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)						FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	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 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 Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Pinecrest Lakes Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	14012 Old Highway 50	Minneola	34711	Lake County	Lake	Yes	No	No	No	(352) 223-4482	1,006	34	29.5	29.8%	484 (48.1%)	99 (9.8%)	316 (31.4%)	48 (4.8%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (5.6%)	95.6	37^th of 2256 public elementary schools	98.4%		93.5	78^th of 2240 public elementary schools	96.5%	41	85.0	83.0	79.0	88.0	83.0	88.0	95.0	89.0	94.0	94.0	92.0		79.0		87.0	100.0	83.0	96.0	$9,010	$659	$8,350
Grassy Lake Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1100 Fosgate Rd	Minneola	34715	Lake County	Lake	No	No	No	No	(352) 242-0313	1,209	75	16.1	29.4%	580 (48.0%)	139 (11.5%)	370 (30.6%)	57 (4.7%)	4 (0.3%)	3 (0.2%)	56 (4.6%)	67.5	689^th of 2256 public elementary schools	69.5%		68.9	645^th of 2240 public elementary schools	71.2%	44	62.0	65.0	60.0				72.0	67.0	55.0				55.0						$9,052	$840	$8,212
Minneola Conversion Charter School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	320 E Pearl St	Minneola	34715	Lake County	Lake	Yes	No	No	No	(352) 394-2600	1,717	106	16.1	32.8%	914 (53.2%)	116 (6.8%)	490 (28.5%)	80 (4.7%)	19 (1.1%)	2 (0.1%)	96 (5.6%)	71.8	599^th of 2256 public elementary schools	73.4%		75.5	501^st of 2240 public elementary schools	77.6%	98	64.0	62.0	61.0	81.0	68.0	66.0	78.0	66.0	54.0	76.0	71.0	82.0	55.0	70.0	99.0			86.0	$9,095	$1,401	$7,694
Cypress Ridge Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	350 East Ave	Clermont	34711	Lake County	Lake	No	Yes	No	No	(352) 394-6633	593	38	15.8	19.9%	361 (60.9%)	44 (7.4%)	126 (21.2%)	12 (2.0%)	5 (0.8%)	3 (0.5%)	42 (7.1%)	84.5	308^th of 2256 public elementary schools	86.3%		90.1	168^th of 2240 public elementary schools	92.5%	140	72.0	80.0	63.0				73.0	90.0	70.0				70.0						$9,556	$1,054	$8,502
Lost Lake Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1901 Johns Lake Rd	Clermont	34711	Lake County	Lake	No	No	No	No	(352) 243-2433	1,143	61	18.7	30.3%	472 (41.3%)	145 (12.7%)	395 (34.6%)	60 (5.2%)	8 (0.7%)	4 (0.3%)	59 (5.2%)	69.1	658^th of 2256 public elementary schools	70.8%		76.8	469^th of 2240 public elementary schools	79.1%	189	66.0	60.0	54.0				71.0	73.0	57.0				61.0						$8,350	$849	$7,502
Imagine Schools At South Lake	Public, Charter	K-8	2750 Hartwood Marsh Rd	Clermont	34711	Lake County	Lake	Yes	No	No	No	(352) 243-2960	1,053	70	15.0	22.7%	666 (63.2%)	83 (7.9%)	226 (21.5%)	28 (2.7%)	2 (0.2%)	8 (0.8%)	40 (3.8%)	84.5	309^th of 2256 public elementary schools	86.3%		85.2	282^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	87.4%	27	71.0	57.0	76.0	79.0	78.0	73.0	84.0	73.0	72.0	91.0	88.0	78.0	71.0	78.0	91.0			92.0	$8,917	$1,349	$7,569
Oakland Avenue Charter	Public, Charter	K-5	456 E Oakland Ave	Oakland	34760	Orange County	Orange	Yes	No	No	No	(407) 877-2039	537	37	14.5	22.5%	340 (63.3%)	22 (4.1%)	115 (21.4%)	20 (3.7%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	37 (6.9%)	87	256^th of 2256 public elementary schools	88.7%		71.7	592^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	73.6%	336	71.0	78.0	74.0				74.0	82.0	65.0				93.0						$10,189	$00	$10,189
Pine Ridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10245 County Road 561	Clermont	34711	Lake County	Lake	No	No	No	No	(352) 242-2223	773	49	15.7	36.7%	479 (62.0%)	52 (6.7%)	172 (22.3%)	14 (1.8%)	5 (0.6%)	3 (0.4%)	48 (6.2%)	63.8	777^th of 2256 public elementary schools	65.6%		61.2	814^th of 2240 public elementary schools	63.7%	37	62.0	43.0	55.0				70.0	65.0	62.0				67.0						$10,387	$1,182	$9,206
Tildenville Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1221 Brick Rd	Winter Garden	34787	Orange County	Orange	No	Yes	No	No	(407) 877-5054	613	38	16.1	35.1%	204 (33.3%)	85 (13.9%)	298 (48.6%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	20 (3.3%)	73.1	570^th of 2256 public elementary schools	74.7%		75.7	487^th of 2240 public elementary schools	78.3%	83	64.0	59.0	68.0				65.0	65.0	70.0				72.0						$10,011	$1,276	$8,734
Groveland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	930 Parkwood Ave	Groveland	34736	Lake County	Lake	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 429-2472	744	48	15.5	63.0%	174 (23.4%)	182 (24.5%)	325 (43.7%)	17 (2.3%)	5 (0.7%)	4 (0.5%)	37 (5.0%)	15.2	2030^th of 2256 public elementary schools	10.0%		17.3	1975^th of 2240 public elementary schools	11.8%	55	29.0	38.0	37.0				33.0	40.0	32.0				34.0						$11,172	$2,356	$8,816

Frequently Asked Questions about Pinecrest Lakes Academy

Is Pinecrest Lakes Academy a good school?

Yes! Pinecrest Lakes Academy is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 37^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools.

How many students attend Pinecrest Lakes Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,006 students attended Pinecrest Lakes Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Pinecrest Lakes Academy?

Students at Pinecrest Lakes Academy are 48% White, 31% Hispanic, 10% African American, 6% Two or more races, 5% Asian.

What district is Pinecrest Lakes Academy in?

Lake

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