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#408 of 3,778 schools in FL

Top 11% in state

Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel

Elementary School · Pasco · Wesley Chapel, FL

A Pasco charter elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

33347 SR-54, Wesley Chapel, FL 33543

  • Math 70% vs FL 55% (2024)
  • Reading 69% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.8Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data4
Annual Change+1.7 pts/yr
Data Period2020–2024
TrendImproving
Academics8.8Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency70.3% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency69.3% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg+9.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+14.1 pts
Overall Proficiency70% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)57% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected+13.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile81th
Resources & Environment5.5Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.1:1
District spending per student$10,009
Chronic Absenteeism23.7%

Students at Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency70%(2024 FAST)
School
State
55%(2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency69%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 7 points since 2020, reaching 70% in 2024, across a 5-year record (2020–2024).

Show all 4 years by subject
2020*
Math
59%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
59%
ELA
67%
2022
Math
73%
ELA
73%
2024
Math
70%
ELA
69%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2020-2024) · reading/ELA 69% (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

36%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Tampa map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 12Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$107,565

Median home value

$365,000

Median rent

$2,138/mo

College educated

50.8%

Homeownership

85%

Poverty rate

7.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33543; 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
Trinity Heart Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition5.6privateK–120.5 mi265Compare →
New River Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.8PK–50.8 mi808Compare →
Chester W. Taylor Jr. Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.2PK–51.4 mi705Compare →
Academy at the FarmCharter · enrollment unverified9.3K–8Not available727Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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.

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

Pasco

Schools in district
106
Rank in district
#7 of 97
District spending per student
$10,009NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel is listed in PASCO; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel

Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel is a public elementary school in Wesley Chapel, FL, part of Pasco, serving approximately 1,259 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #408 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel

What grades does Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel serve?

Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel?

Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel has an enrollment of approximately 1,259 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel?

The student-teacher ratio at Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel is 19.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel rank in FL?

Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel ranks #408 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel's MySchoolScout rating?

Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Wesley Chapel?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).

Is Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel a charter school?

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

Is Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel a Title I school?

No, Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel?

36.0% of students at Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel 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
1,259
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
66
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Pasco County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.7%
Area population (ZIP 33543)
37,473
Area average commute
33.8 min
Area median age
38.9
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 33543; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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