Excellent
#231 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 6% in state
Pinecrest Glades Academy
Elementary School · Miami-dade · Miami, FL
A Miami-dade charter elementary school where students score 29 points above what's typical for similar communities.
15250 SW EIGHTH ST, Miami, FL 33194
- Math 83% vs FL 58% (2024)
- Reading 76% vs FL 54% (2024)
- 21.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pinecrest Glades Academy score 79% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 9-year record (2016–2024), then recovered 21 points since 2020, reaching 79% in 2024.
Show all 8 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2016-2024) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2016-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pinecrest Glades Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,478/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Miami), 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
$119,676
Median home value
$468,200
Median rent
$2,765/mo
College educated
35%
Homeownership
76%
Poverty rate
3.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33194; 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
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Horizons Private SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–2 | 1.2 mi | 23 | Compare → |
| New Horizons Private SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–2 | 1.2 mi | 23 | Compare → |
| Academir Charter School WestCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.5 | K–8 | 1.3 mi | 725 | Compare → |
| Coconut Grove Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.6 | PK–5 | Not available | 526 | Compare → |
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.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Miami-dade
- Schools in district
- 536
- Rank in district
- #56 of 497
- District spending per student
- $13,066NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pinecrest Glades Academy is listed in MIAMI-DADE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pinecrest Glades Academy
Pinecrest Glades Academy is a public elementary school in Miami, FL, part of Miami-dade, serving approximately 957 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 21.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #231 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pinecrest Glades Academy
What grades does Pinecrest Glades Academy serve?
Pinecrest Glades Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Pinecrest Glades Academy?
Pinecrest Glades Academy has an enrollment of approximately 957 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pinecrest Glades Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Pinecrest Glades Academy is 21.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pinecrest Glades Academy rank in FL?
Pinecrest Glades Academy ranks #231 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Pinecrest Glades Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Pinecrest Glades Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Glades Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pinecrest Glades Academy has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).
Is Pinecrest Glades Academy a charter school?
Yes, Pinecrest Glades Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Pinecrest Glades Academy a Title I school?
No, Pinecrest Glades Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pinecrest Glades Academy?
52.6% of students at Pinecrest Glades 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 957
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Miami-Dade County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.5%
- Phone
- (305) 229-6949
- Area population (ZIP 33194)
- 7,789
- Area average commute
- 38.1 min
- Area median age
- 44.6
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 33194; 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, 2016-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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