Pinecrest Academy Avalon

Pinecrest Academy Avalon is a public charter elementary school in Miami, Florida, serving 512 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Orange District, which is ranked 32 out of 67 districts in the state, and has consistently earned a 4 or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past five years, placing it among the top 55 to 257 elementary schools in Florida.

Pinecrest Academy Avalon stands out for its exceptional academic performance, consistently outperforming the Orange District and the state of Florida in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subjects. In the 2024-2025 school year, 85% or more of its students were proficient or better in English Language Arts and Math, compared to 57-59% for the district and 56-57% for the state. The school also boasts significantly higher proficiency rates in 5th-grade Statewide Science/Science assessments, with 74% or more of students scoring proficient or better, compared to 62% for the district and 55% for the state.

While Pinecrest Academy Avalon has faced some challenges with chronic absenteeism, ranging from 14.2% to 35.8%, these rates are still lower than the state average of 35.2% in 2023-2024. Additionally, the school's spending per student, ranging from $8,171 to $9,384, is lower than nearby schools, which have spending per student ranging from $10,765 to $13,999, suggesting the school is effectively allocating its resources to support student learning and achievement. Nearby schools, such as Timber Lakes Elementary and Avalon Elementary, also demonstrate strong academic performance and may provide valuable insights into effective practices that could be shared and replicated.