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#1762 of 3,778 schools in FL

Top 47% in state

Pineapple Cove Classical Academy

School · Brevard · Palm Bay, FL

A Brevard charter school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

6162 MINTON RD NW, Palm Bay, FL 32907

  • Math 65% vs FL 55% (2024)
  • Reading 64% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • 4/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.8Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change-0.02 pts/yr
Data Period2015–2024
TrendStable
Academics7.8Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency64.8% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency64.2% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg+4.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+9 pts
Overall Proficiency65% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)61% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected+3.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile67th
College Readiness1.3Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation3.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.9:1
District spending per student$11,100
Chronic Absenteeism7%

Students at Pineapple Cove Classical Academy score 65% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency65%(2024 FAST)
School
State
55%(2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency64%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 9 points since 2020, to 65% in 2024, across a 10-year record (2015–2024).

Show all 9 years
2015
Math
52%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
70%
ELA
75%
2017
Math
71%
ELA
74%
2018
Math
77%
ELA
69%
2019
Math
77%
ELA
69%
2020*
Math
73%
ELA
73%
2021*
Math
73%
ELA
73%
2022
Math
78%
ELA
65%
2024
Math
65%
ELA
64%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2015-2024) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2015-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

24.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Pineapple Cove Classical Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 24Car-Dependent
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,367/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Palm Bay), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$71,827

Median home value

$253,700

Median rent

$1,693/mo

College educated

21.5%

Homeownership

85.9%

Poverty rate

9.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32907; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
EL Sinai Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.1privateK–120.6 mi36Compare →
Pineapple Cove Classical Academy at West MelbourneCharter · enrollment unverified6.8K–93.0 mi799Compare →
Lifeline AcademyPrivate · tuition6.0privatePK–123.6 mi104Compare →
Odyssey Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified6.9K–123.6 mi1,913Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Brevard

Schools in district
109
Rank in district
#48 of 105
District spending per student
$11,100NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Pineapple Cove Classical Academy is listed in BREVARD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Pineapple Cove Classical Academy

Pineapple Cove Classical Academy is a public school in Palm Bay, FL, part of Brevard, serving approximately 1,067 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,762 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pineapple Cove Classical Academy

What grades does Pineapple Cove Classical Academy serve?

Pineapple Cove Classical Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Pineapple Cove Classical Academy?

Pineapple Cove Classical Academy has an enrollment of approximately 1,067 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pineapple Cove Classical Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Pineapple Cove Classical Academy is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pineapple Cove Classical Academy rank in FL?

Pineapple Cove Classical Academy ranks #1,762 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Pineapple Cove Classical Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Pineapple Cove Classical Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Pineapple Cove Classical Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pineapple Cove Classical Academy has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).

Is Pineapple Cove Classical Academy a charter school?

Yes, Pineapple Cove Classical Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Pineapple Cove Classical Academy a Title I school?

No, Pineapple Cove Classical Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pineapple Cove Classical Academy?

24.9% of students at Pineapple Cove Classical Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
1,067
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
67
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Brevard County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
7.0%
Area population (ZIP 32907)
48,352
Area average commute
28.3 min
Area median age
44.5
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 32907; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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