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#3402 of 3,778 schools in FL

Pinecrest Academy Space Coast

Elementary School · Brevard · Viera, FL

A Brevard charter elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.

Charter

7550 STADIUM PARKWAY, Viera, FL 32940

  • Math 58% vs FL 55% (2024)
  • Reading 65% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • 22.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.4Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data4
Annual Change-3.24 pts/yr
Data Period2020–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.3Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency57.5% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency65.2% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg-3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+10 pts
Overall Proficiency61% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)61% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-0.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile60th
Resources & Environment5.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio22.1:1
District spending per student$11,100
Chronic Absenteeism8.6%

Students at Pinecrest Academy Space Coast score 61% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency58%(2024 FAST)
School
State
55%(2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency65%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 12 points since 2020, to 61% in 2024, across a 5-year record (2020–2024).

Show all 4 years by subject
2020*
Math
70%
ELA
76%
2021*
Math
70%
ELA
76%
2022
Math
69%
ELA
70%
2024
Math
58%
ELA
65%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2020-2024) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2020-2024)

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

Based on 18 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

24.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Pinecrest Academy Space Coast 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 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average360/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$106,511

Median home value

$444,100

Median rent

$1,904/mo

College educated

51.6%

Homeownership

84.3%

Poverty rate

3.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32940; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

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
Quest Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.4PK–60.7 mi714Compare →
Viera Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.1PK–61.0 mi784Compare →
Viera Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified8.4K–81.7 mi1,562Compare →
Devereux HospitalEnrollment path unverified4.0K–121.8 mi71Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

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

Brevard

Schools in district
109
Rank in district
#96 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

Pinecrest Academy Space Coast is listed in BREVARD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Pinecrest Academy Space Coast

Pinecrest Academy Space Coast is a public elementary school in Viera, FL, part of Brevard, serving approximately 663 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 22.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,402 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pinecrest Academy Space Coast

What grades does Pinecrest Academy Space Coast serve?

Pinecrest Academy Space Coast serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Pinecrest Academy Space Coast?

Pinecrest Academy Space Coast has an enrollment of approximately 663 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pinecrest Academy Space Coast?

The student-teacher ratio at Pinecrest Academy Space Coast is 22.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pinecrest Academy Space Coast rank in FL?

Pinecrest Academy Space Coast ranks #3,402 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Pinecrest Academy Space Coast's MySchoolScout rating?

Pinecrest Academy Space Coast has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Pinecrest Academy Space Coast?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pinecrest Academy Space Coast has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).

Is Pinecrest Academy Space Coast a charter school?

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

Is Pinecrest Academy Space Coast a Title I school?

No, Pinecrest Academy Space Coast is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pinecrest Academy Space Coast?

24.1% of students at Pinecrest Academy Space Coast 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 – 8th
Enrollment
663
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Brevard County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
8.6%
Area population (ZIP 32940)
49,288
Area average commute
24.7 min
Area median age
48.1
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 32940; 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, 2020-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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