- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Miami, FL
Pinecrest Academy Charter Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Pinecrest Academy Charter Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120039004075Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pinecrest Academy Charter Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Florida schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #20 of 37
- middle schools in Miami · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Florida
- 51.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Pinecrest Academy Charter Middle School has class sizes larger than 76% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pinecrest Academy Charter Middle School ranks #20 of 37 middle schools in Miami, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
Pinecrest Academy Charter Middle School shrank from 528 students in 2022-23 to 490 in 2023-24 (-7.2%).
Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-38 students YoY 120039004075 · Miami, FL Middle · SMALL · CHARTER
494 enr · 19.8:1 · 51.7% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Pinecrest Academy Charter Middle School shrank from 528 students in 2022-23 to 490 in 2023-24 (-7.2%). Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Pinecrest Academy Charter Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John a. Fergus
John a. Ferguson Senior High
4,291 students
- Coral Reef Sen
Coral Reef Senior High School
3,399 students
- South Dade Sen
South Dade Senior High School
3,382 students
- Miami Senior H
Miami Senior High School
3,100 students
- Hialeah Garden
Hialeah Gardens Senior High School
3,009 students
- This school 494
Pinecrest Academy Charter Middle School
494 students
What this shows Pinecrest Academy Charter Middle School reports 494 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pinecrest Academy Charter Middle School compares
Pinecrest Academy Charter Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.8:1 | ▲ 11% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.7% | ▼ 1% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 494 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
494
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Florida - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,138
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 494 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 95.5%
White 2.4%
Asian 1.2%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 95.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.7, Pinecrest Academy Charter Middle School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Miami-Dade reports $13,138 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pinecrest Academy Charter Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John a. Ferguson Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coral Reef Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Dade Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Miami Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hialeah Gardens Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pinecrest Academy Charter Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,399
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 3,382
- Students per teacher
- 27.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 3,100
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 3,009
- Students per teacher
- 28.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~494 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pinecrest Academy Charter Middle School
How many students attend Pinecrest Academy Charter Middle School?
Pinecrest Academy Charter Middle School has 494 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Miami, FL. CCD year-over-year: 528 (2022-23) → 490 (2023-24), down 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pinecrest Academy Charter Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pinecrest Academy Charter Middle School is 19.8:1, which is 11% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pinecrest Academy Charter Middle School?
51.7% of students at Pinecrest Academy Charter Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pinecrest Academy Charter Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Pinecrest Academy Charter Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 95.5% of enrollment, in Miami, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pinecrest Academy Charter Middle School?
Pinecrest Academy Charter Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pinecrest Academy Charter Middle School rank among middle schools in Miami?
By Resource Investment Index, Pinecrest Academy Charter Middle School ranks #20 of 37 middle schools in Miami, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Miami on the city page.
What other schools are in Miami-Dade?
Besides Pinecrest Academy Charter Middle School, Miami-Dade also operates John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students), Coral Reef Senior High School (3,399 students), and South Dade Senior High School (3,382 students). See the Miami-Dade district page for the complete list.