Very Good
#897 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 24% in state
True North Classical Academy
School · Miami-dade · Miami, FL
A Miami-dade charter school where students score 30 points above what's typical for similar communities.
9393 SW 72ND ST, Miami, FL 33173
- Math 90% vs FL 56% (2024)
- Reading 88% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at True North Classical Academy score 89% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 7 points across the 10-year record (2015–2024) and has held near 89% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 91% (multi-year average, 2015-2024) · reading/ELA 88% (multi-year average, 2015-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 29 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
29.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where True North Classical 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 Miami map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 78Very Walkable
- Bike 55Bikeable
- 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
$83,053
Median home value
$460,500
Median rent
$1,935/mo
College educated
41.6%
Homeownership
69.3%
Poverty rate
12.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33173; 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Lakes Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 351 | Compare → |
| Brucie Ball Educational CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–12 | 1.7 mi | 454 | Compare → |
| Instructional Center System WideEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–12 | 1.7 mi | 81 | Compare → |
| Miami Learning ExperiencePrivate · tuition | 8.2private | K–12 | 1.7 mi | 100 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Miami-dade
- Schools in district
- 536
- Rank in district
- #172 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
True North Classical Academy is listed in MIAMI-DADE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About True North Classical Academy
True North Classical Academy is a public school in Miami, FL, part of Miami-dade, serving approximately 1,360 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #897 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 91% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about True North Classical Academy
What grades does True North Classical Academy serve?
True North Classical Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend True North Classical Academy?
True North Classical Academy has an enrollment of approximately 1,360 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at True North Classical Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at True North Classical Academy is 18.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does True North Classical Academy rank in FL?
True North Classical Academy ranks #897 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is True North Classical Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
True North Classical Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 True North Classical Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, True North Classical Academy has 91% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Is True North Classical Academy a charter school?
Yes, True North Classical Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is True North Classical Academy a Title I school?
No, True North Classical Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for True North Classical Academy?
29.3% of students at True North Classical 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,360
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 74
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Miami-Dade County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 2.3%
- Phone
- (305) 749-5725
- Area population (ZIP 33173)
- 32,042
- Area average commute
- 32.1 min
- Area median age
- 44.8
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 33173; 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, 2015-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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