Pinecrest Academy Charter Middle School

Pinecrest Academy Charter Middle School serves 490 students in grades 6-8 in Miami's suburban landscape, consistently demonstrating strong academic performance that places it among Florida's top-performing middle schools. With a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranking 478th out of 3,816 schools statewide, the charter school has earned recognition in the 88th percentile for academic excellence. The school's 27 full-time equivalent teachers maintain an 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio, supporting instruction that yields impressive results.

Students consistently outperform state averages, with 79% achieving proficiency or above in mathematics and 68% meeting or exceeding standards in English Language Arts and reading across all grade levels. Located at 14901 SW 42nd Street in Miami-Dade County, the school serves a community where the median household income reaches $103,401 and 39% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher. The surrounding ZIP code 33185 maintains a low poverty rate of 9.4%, with median home values around $459,800, reflecting the area's established suburban character.

As a charter school in this thriving community of nearly 30,000 residents, Pinecrest Academy Charter Middle School operates within Miami's large suburban setting, providing families with a high-performing educational option in an economically stable neighborhood.

Pinecrest Academy Charter Middle School is a charter school — a publicly funded school that operates with more autonomy than traditional district schools. Charter schools often have distinct educational models or specialties. Parents should understand the school's specific mission, enrollment process, and how its approach differs from nearby district options.