Excellent
#8 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 1% in state
Based on limited data
True North Classical Academy at Pinecrest
Elementary School · Miami-dade · Pinecrest, FL
A Miami-dade charter elementary school where students score 31 points above what's typical for similar communities.
7500 SW 120TH STREET, Pinecrest, FL 33156
- Math 94% vs FL 58% (2024)
- Reading 91% vs FL 54% (2024)
- 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at True North Classical Academy at Pinecrest score 92% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
25.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where True North Classical Academy at Pinecrest 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 45Car-Dependent
- Transit 37Some Transit
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,174/100K
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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
$134,720
Median home value
$1,063,100
Median rent
$1,936/mo
College educated
66.4%
Homeownership
72.5%
Poverty rate
7.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33156; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palmetto Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.5 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 639 | Compare → |
| St Louis Covenant SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 405 | Compare → |
| Vineland K-8 CenterEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 686 | Compare → |
| Howard Drive Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 336 | 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
- #2 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 at Pinecrest is listed in MIAMI-DADE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About True North Classical Academy at Pinecrest
True North Classical Academy at Pinecrest is a public elementary school in Pinecrest, FL, part of Miami-dade, serving approximately 223 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.7 out of 10 and ranks #8 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 94% math proficiency (2024 FAST) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 FAST).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about True North Classical Academy at Pinecrest
What grades does True North Classical Academy at Pinecrest serve?
True North Classical Academy at Pinecrest serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend True North Classical Academy at Pinecrest?
True North Classical Academy at Pinecrest has an enrollment of approximately 223 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at True North Classical Academy at Pinecrest?
The student-teacher ratio at True North Classical Academy at Pinecrest is 17.2:1. 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 at Pinecrest rank in FL?
True North Classical Academy at Pinecrest ranks #8 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is True North Classical Academy at Pinecrest's MySchoolScout rating?
True North Classical Academy at Pinecrest has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.7 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 at Pinecrest?
Based on loaded state assessment records, True North Classical Academy at Pinecrest has 94% math proficiency (2024 FAST) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 FAST).
Is True North Classical Academy at Pinecrest a charter school?
Yes, True North Classical Academy at Pinecrest 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 at Pinecrest a Title I school?
No, True North Classical Academy at Pinecrest is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for True North Classical Academy at Pinecrest?
25.1% of students at True North Classical Academy at Pinecrest 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
- 223
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Miami-Dade County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 3.1%
- Phone
- (786) 840-9333
- Area population (ZIP 33156)
- 32,708
- Area average commute
- 29 min
- Area median age
- 42
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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.
- 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 33156; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2024 FAST; directory SY 2023–24
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