Average
#1490 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 39% in state
Pineapple Cove Classical Academy at West Melbourne
School · Brevard · West Melbourne, FL
A Brevard charter school serving grades Kindergarten – 9th.
3455 NORFOLK PKWY, West Melbourne, FL 32904
- Math 62% vs FL 55% (2024)
- Reading 63% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pineapple Cove Classical Academy at West Melbourne score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2020, to 62% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 23 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
27%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pineapple Cove Classical Academy at West Melbourne 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,351/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (West Melbourne), 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
$86,943
Median home value
$334,400
Median rent
$1,763/mo
College educated
39.7%
Homeownership
76.2%
Poverty rate
6.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32904; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calvary Chapel AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.1 | PK–12 | 1.8 mi | 650 | Compare → |
| West Melbourne Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.6 | K–12 | 2.1 mi | 128 | Compare → |
| EL Sinai Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.1 | K–12 | 2.4 mi | 36 | Compare → |
| Brevard AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.6 | K–12 | 2.5 mi | 107 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Brevard
- Schools in district
- 109
- Rank in district
- #40 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 at West Melbourne is listed in BREVARD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pineapple Cove Classical Academy at West Melbourne
Pineapple Cove Classical Academy at West Melbourne is a public school in West Melbourne, FL, part of Brevard, serving approximately 799 students in grades Kindergarten-9th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,490 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pineapple Cove Classical Academy at West Melbourne
What grades does Pineapple Cove Classical Academy at West Melbourne serve?
Pineapple Cove Classical Academy at West Melbourne serves students in grades Kindergarten through 9th.
How many students attend Pineapple Cove Classical Academy at West Melbourne?
Pineapple Cove Classical Academy at West Melbourne has an enrollment of approximately 799 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pineapple Cove Classical Academy at West Melbourne?
The student-teacher ratio at Pineapple Cove Classical Academy at West Melbourne is 15.1:1. 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 at West Melbourne rank in FL?
Pineapple Cove Classical Academy at West Melbourne ranks #1,490 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Pineapple Cove Classical Academy at West Melbourne's MySchoolScout rating?
Pineapple Cove Classical Academy at West Melbourne has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 at West Melbourne?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pineapple Cove Classical Academy at West Melbourne has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Pineapple Cove Classical Academy at West Melbourne a charter school?
Yes, Pineapple Cove Classical Academy at West Melbourne 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 at West Melbourne a Title I school?
No, Pineapple Cove Classical Academy at West Melbourne is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pineapple Cove Classical Academy at West Melbourne?
27.0% of students at Pineapple Cove Classical Academy at West Melbourne 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 – 9th
- Enrollment
- 799
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Brevard County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.4%
- Phone
- (321) 499-2585
- Area population (ZIP 32904)
- 36,885
- Area average commute
- 23.5 min
- Area median age
- 41.2
Official sources & links
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 32904; 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, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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