Excellent
#295 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 8% in state
Pinecrest Lakes Academy
Elementary School · Lake · Minneola, FL
A charter elementary school in Minneola, FL where students score 29 points above what's typical for similar communities.
14012 OLD HIGHWAY 50, Minneola, FL 34711
- Math 93% vs FL 56% (2024)
- Reading 84% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 23.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pinecrest Lakes Academy score 89% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 6 points since 2020, reaching 89% in 2024, across a 8-year record (2017–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 88% (multi-year average, 2017-2024) · reading/ELA 83% (multi-year average, 2017-2024)
* 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
28.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Pinecrest Lakes Academy 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 Orlando map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$88,474
Median home value
$369,900
Median rent
$1,817/mo
College educated
35.6%
Homeownership
75.3%
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34711; 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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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Behavior Edu and Lifeskills AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | K–10 | 1.1 mi | 53 | Compare → |
| Citrus Heights AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | K–11 | 1.1 mi | 62 | Compare → |
| Grassy Lake Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 1,335 | Compare → |
| Minneola Conversion Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.4 | PK–8 | 1.3 mi | 1,735 | Compare → |
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.
Lake
- Schools in district
- 61
- Rank in district
- #3 of 50
- District spending per student
- $10,770NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pinecrest Lakes Academy is listed in LAKE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pinecrest Lakes Academy
Pinecrest Lakes Academy is a public elementary school in Minneola, FL, part of Lake, serving approximately 1,055 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 23.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #295 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pinecrest Lakes Academy
What grades does Pinecrest Lakes Academy serve?
Pinecrest Lakes Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Pinecrest Lakes Academy?
Pinecrest Lakes Academy has an enrollment of approximately 1,055 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pinecrest Lakes Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Pinecrest Lakes Academy is 23.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pinecrest Lakes Academy rank in FL?
Pinecrest Lakes Academy ranks #295 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Pinecrest Lakes Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Pinecrest Lakes Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Pinecrest Lakes Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pinecrest Lakes Academy has 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).
Is Pinecrest Lakes Academy a charter school?
Yes, Pinecrest Lakes Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Pinecrest Lakes Academy a Title I school?
No, Pinecrest Lakes Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pinecrest Lakes Academy?
28.7% of students at Pinecrest Lakes 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
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,055
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.4%
- Phone
- (352) 223-4482
- Area population (ZIP 34711)
- 69,727
- Area average commute
- 32.5 min
- Area median age
- 43.7
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 34711; 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, 2017-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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