Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel

Summary:

Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel is a public charter elementary and middle school serving grades K-8 in Wesley Chapel, Florida, with a diverse student population and a strong academic track record.

Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel consistently outperforms the Pasco district and the state of Florida in most academic assessments, with proficiency rates often 10-20 percentage points higher than the district and state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, the school had 82% of students proficient or better in Algebra 1 EOC, compared to 52% for Pasco and 55% for Florida. The school also excels in English Language Arts and Math, and has maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past four school years, indicating a consistent level of high performance. While the school has seen a rise in chronic absenteeism, it still performs better than the state average in this metric.

Compared to nearby public schools, such as Seven Oaks Elementary, Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel outperforms in test scores and has a more diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic and African American students. The school also has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 33.41% to 44.15% over the past three years, compared to the higher rates seen at some nearby public schools. While the school's spending per student, ranging from $6,676 to $10,122, is on the higher end compared to nearby public schools, the strong academic performance and consistent high ratings suggest that the investment is paying off for the students and families of Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

 33347 Senior-54
       Wesley Chapel, FL  33543


(813) 355-0002

District: Pasco

SchoolDigger Rank:
431st of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,635 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  20.2 Help
Number of students:  1,132

Racial breakdown:

White:
38.1%
Hispanic:
37.6%
African American:
12.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  33.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel ranks better than 80.9% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 8th among 57 ranked elementary schools in the Pasco School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.32. (See more...)
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Compare Details Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel ranks better than 82.6% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.54. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (38.1%), Hispanic (37.6%), African American (12.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 33.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel is 20.2. 57 elementary schools in the Pasco School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel is $8,635. 42 elementary schools in the Pasco School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel 208th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel in the ranking list.)

Pasco:

SchoolDigger ranks Pasco 42nd of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 70.59 633rd 2247 71.8%
2022 76.37 493rd 2219 77.8%
2023 68.66 650th 2240 71.0%
2024 79.32 431st 2256 80.9%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 72.31 294th 1177 75.0%
2024 79.54 208th 1196 82.6%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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by a parent
Friday, May 6, 2022

Open Quote This school was given many broken promises. My children didn't do STEM the entire time they were there because of the high teacher turnover(more than 6 teachers before christmas.) The car line was always an hour wait - although they kept promising it gets better, it never did. Unless you were one of those who parked an hour before dismissal. The principal does not value the parents of the students due to the very much lack of communication with what is going on. The nurse does not even call you until your child has been 3+ times in the same day. They treat this school as a prison. Taking recess from the whole class for lunch time behavior between a few students. There is NO library, NO gym, NO lockers. Kids peeing on themselves because they aren't allowed to go to the restroom outside a specific time. There wasn't even enough desks for the kids to start the year. The school is overcrowded and the carline definitely shows it. There was also some bullying but that is everywhere unfortunately.. although it didn't seem as the administration was doing anything to help fix it for those families. The principal is very MY WAY OR THE HIGHWAY and extremely rude! We were promised smaller classrooms 15:1 , my child had 32 in her class!! and my other child 27!!! Do not fall for these empty promises and go to this school. You WILL be disappointed. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2021 283 62 22 209 6 3 13 0 598
2022 361 96 38 286 5 3 34 0 823
2023 431 138 72 426 7 2 56 0 1132

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2021 598 34.0 17.5 44.1
2022 823 47.0 17.5 33.4
2023 1132 56.0 20.2 33.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2021 598 34.0 17.5 44.1
2022 823 47.0 17.5 33.4
2023 1132 56.0 20.2 33.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2021 $1,455 (14.4%) $8,668 (85.6%) $10,122
2022 $527 (7.9%) $6,150 (92.1%) $6,676
2023 $438 (5.1%) $8,197 (94.9%) $8,635

Data source: Florida Department of Education


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Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel ranks 431st of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel are 38% White, 38% Hispanic, 12% African American, 6% Asian, 5% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,132 students attended Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel.


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