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Pinecrest Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-5

68^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,258 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 97% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Pinecrest Elementary School is a high-performing public elementary school in Miami, Florida, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 968 students. The school consistently outperforms the Miami-Dade and Florida state averages in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subjects, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years.

Pinecrest Elementary's key metrics set it apart from nearby schools. In the 2024-2025 school year, its 5th-grade students scored 75% proficient or better in Statewide Science, compared to 56% for Miami-Dade and 55% for Florida. The school also has a lower chronic absenteeism rate of 28.2% compared to the district and state averages, and a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 12.5%.

Pinecrest Elementary's strong academic performance is further highlighted by its comparison to nearby schools. In the 2024-2025 school year, its 3rd-grade students scored 89% proficient or better in ELA, significantly higher than the 55% at Ludlam Elementary and 92% at Somerset Academy Elementary (South Miami Campus). The school's higher spending per student and lower student-teacher ratio may contribute to its excellence, demonstrating a commitment to providing a high-quality educational experience for its students.

1,001

Students ?

18.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,824

Per pupil spending ?

9.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

10250 SW 57th Ave
Miami, FL 33156

(305) 667-5579

District: Miami-Dade

Students who attend Pinecrest Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Palmetto Middle School
High:	Miami Palmetto Senior High School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

62.1%

White:

28.2%

Asian:

5.3%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 98th percentile in 2014 → 97th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (84% vs 58% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 3% of Florida elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Miami-Dade

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school84%

District avg62%

Florida avg58%

68^th of 2,258

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 3%▼ down 1 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

18^th of 278Elementary Schools in the Miami-Dade

22^nd of 67Miami-Dade among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2025	93.6	68 of 2258	97.0%	★★★★★
2024	95.3	43 of 2256	98.1%	★★★★★
2023	96.1	32 of 2240	98.6%	★★★★★
2022	96.2	28 of 2219	98.7%	★★★★★
2021	95.4	46 of 2247	98.0%	★★★★★
2019	93.4	65 of 2182	97.0%	★★★★★
2018	93.3	70 of 2118	96.7%	★★★★★
2017	94.5	46 of 2112	97.8%	★★★★★
2016	96.0	35 of 2087	98.3%	★★★★★
2014	95.1	39 of 2064	98.1%	★★★★★
2013	92.6	96 of 2029	95.3%	★★★★★
2012	91.7	103 of 1984	94.8%	★★★★★
2011	90.5	98 of 1985	95.1%	★★★★★
2010	90.3	93 of 1919	95.2%	★★★★★
2009	87.1	163 of 1847	91.2%	★★★★★
2008	84.9	210 of 1789	88.3%	★★★★☆
2007	86.0	191 of 1786	89.3%	★★★★☆
2006	90.4	113 of 1688	93.3%	★★★★★

By subject vs Florida (2024-2025) ?

Math87%+27 vs state

English Language Arts84%+28 vs state

Science75%+20 vs state

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Schools Near Pinecrest Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				FAST English Language Arts (2025)						FAST Math (2025)						Statewide Science Science (2025)		EOC Algebra 1 (2025)	EOC Geometry (2025)	EOC Biology 1 (2025)	EOC Civics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Pinecrest Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10250 SW 57th Ave	Miami	33156	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	No	(305) 667-5579	1,001	54	18.5	9.8%	282 (28.2%)	21 (2.1%)	622 (62.1%)	53 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (2.3%)	93.6	68^th of 2258 public elementary schools	97.0%		95.3	43^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	98.1%	25	89.0	79.0	84.0				90.0	85.0	86.0				75.0						$11,824	$777	$11,048
Sunset Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	5120 SW 72nd St	Miami	33143	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	No	(305) 661-8527	1,192	78	15.2	6.6%	309 (25.9%)	33 (2.8%)	768 (64.4%)	36 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (3.9%)	98	6^th of 2258 public elementary schools	99.7%		97.8	9^th of 2256 public elementary schools	99.6%	3	95.0	91.0	94.0				98.0	92.0	95.0	100.0			92.0						$12,155	$676	$11,478
Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward	Public, Charter	K-8	6340 Sunset Dr	Miami	33143	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	Yes	(954) 587-8348	295	17	17.3	73.2%	20 (6.8%)	192 (65.1%)	68 (23.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.7%)	68.7	675^th of 2258 public elementary schools	70.1%		63.1	796^th of 2256 public elementary schools	64.7%	121	79.0	78.0	60.0	84.0	68.0	72.0	76.0	91.0	51.0	70.0	65.0	27.0	40.0	56.0	76.0			77.0	$11,242	$797	$10,445
Somerset Academy Elementary South Campus	Public, Charter	K-5	6340 Sunset Dr	Miami	33143	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	No	(954) 404-7775	347	12	28.9	34.6%	26 (7.5%)	24 (6.9%)	276 (79.5%)	15 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.4%)	89.4	184^th of 2258 public elementary schools	91.9%		93.9	76^th of 2256 public elementary schools	96.6%	108	71.0	66.0	92.0				83.0	92.0	87.0				79.0						$8,530	$101	$8,430
Somerset Parkland Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	6340 Sunset Dr	Miami	33143	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	No	(954) 718-3391	992	9	110.2	21.4%	397 (40.0%)	73 (7.4%)	410 (41.3%)	76 (7.7%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	33 (3.3%)	84.8	293^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	87.0%		86.3	276^th of 2256 public elementary schools	87.8%	17	74.0	79.0	69.0	83.0	82.0	76.0	86.0	83.0	74.0	71.0	83.0	72.0	64.0	63.0	82.0	93.0	100.0	87.0	$8,295	$66	$8,229
Pinecrest Academy Four Corners	Public, Charter	K-8	6340 Sunset Dr	Miami	33143	Lake County	Lake	Yes	No	No	No	(352) 978-3397	583	26	22.4	55.1%	119 (20.4%)	46 (7.9%)	396 (67.9%)	10 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (1.9%)	38.1	1414^th of 2258 public elementary schools	37.4%		41.9	1293^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	42.7%	121	56.0	50.0	49.0	75.0	58.0	71.0	60.0	37.0	38.0	58.0	71.0	60.0	41.0	66.0	91.0			76.0	$8,479	$187	$8,293
Pinecrest Academy Avalon	Public, Charter	K-5	6340 Sunset Dr	Miami	33143	Orange County	Orange	Yes	No	No	No	(407) 432-5441	498	25	19.9	32.9%	154 (30.9%)	47 (9.4%)	212 (42.6%)	46 (9.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	38 (7.6%)	94.3	55^th of 2258 public elementary schools	97.6%		92.2	107^th of 2256 public elementary schools	95.3%	52	85.0	83.0	85.0				91.0	93.0	86.0				74.0						$8,232	$422	$7,810
Mater Academy At St Cloud	Public, Charter	K-8	6340 Sunset Dr	Miami	33143	Osceola County	Osceola	Yes	No	No	No	(407) 325-0762	612	1	612.0	3.4%	111 (18.1%)	37 (6.0%)	419 (68.5%)	21 (3.4%)	6 (1.0%)	3 (0.5%)	15 (2.5%)	48.2	1154^th of 2258 public elementary schools	48.9%		38.6	1376^th of 2256 public elementary schools	39.0%	222	57.0	57.0	57.0	65.0	59.0	58.0	66.0	58.0	43.0	60.0	35.0	59.0	46.0	34.0	88.0			75.0	$8,253	$330	$7,923
Somerset Academy Lakes	Public, Charter	K-5	6340 Sunset Dr	Miami	33143	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	Yes	No	No	Yes	(561) 641-4449	400	24	16.6	64.0%	42 (10.5%)	39 (9.8%)	317 (79.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	47	1181^st of 2258 public elementary schools	47.7%		37	1430^th of 2256 public elementary schools	36.6%	249	39.0	54.0	54.0				59.0	63.0	57.0				57.0						$11,272	$792	$10,480
Ludlam Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6639 SW 74th St	South Miami	33143	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 667-5551	260	18	14.4	50.4%	15 (5.8%)	42 (16.2%)	189 (72.7%)	7 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.7%)	64.8	760^th of 2258 public elementary schools	66.3%		64	772^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	65.8%	12	55.0	48.0	74.0				64.0	65.0	87.0				74.0						$17,446	$1,668	$15,777

Frequently Asked Questions about Pinecrest Elementary School

How many students attend Pinecrest Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,001 students attended Pinecrest Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Pinecrest Elementary School?

Students at Pinecrest Elementary School are 62% Hispanic, 28% White, 5% Asian, 2% Two or more races, 2% African American.

What district is Pinecrest Elementary School in?

Miami-Dade

Is Pinecrest Elementary School a good school?

Yes! Pinecrest Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 68^th of 2258 Florida elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of Pinecrest Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Pinecrest Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Palmetto Middle School
High : Miami Palmetto Senior High School

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