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Pinecrest Academy Charter Middle School

Charter | 6-8 | 768 students
 

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  • I love this school. I've been going here since 6th grade (I'm in 8th grade now).

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Posted October 18, 2012
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I am very happy that my children study in this school, the most important thing for me is the environment in which they are surrounded, good friends, and that's ultimately successful and have healthy children. If children are smart, math, science and reading them will be learning in the course of life, parents who are not happy with the school should be withdrawn, so parents satisfied we are sure that our children are surrounded by positive people and good
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Posted August 26, 2012
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I love this school. I've been going here since 6th grade (I'm in 8th grade now). The teachers are super easy to talk to, friendly, helpful, and super kind. The faculty and staff are sweet and loving. Everyone that attends or works for the school is amazingly kind. Most people have an issue with dismissal and arrival but I've never had an issue with any of it. The school may be considered kind of small but I like it that way. It's more time to get from class to class. At PPMH it's the home of the crocs and we are the croc family. Other school just say they're a family but don't act like it but here .. it really is one big happy family and I wouldn't want to have it any other way.

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Posted July 12, 2011
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Not so good school. Horrible traffic issue to drop off your kids, they will arrive late. Rude staff and not such lovely environment as school write here.
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Posted July 12, 2011
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I am a mother of 7 years old and I am happy leaving this school. It was a horrible experience having my child here. From the entrance, the parking staff to the office and teachers, they are very rude and unfriendly without reason . I dont understand why. There are other good options in the rea instead this school. Other big issue is the heavy traffic entering into the school at arrival time. You will arrive "late" many times and you child will be marked "late" even when the school is responsible for this issue. .
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Posted January 26, 2011
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Meh, the school is okay but the enviornment is the best when it comes to middle schools. The workload is a little tough but all in all it's a pretty good school. The principal is great, so are the teachers, and the gifted program is quite challenging but I like that :)

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Posted January 5, 2010
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I love this school! The teachers are excellent and the entire staff is helpful. I can't wait to get my daughter enrolled next year. My son loves it. It runs like a private school. Th principal is wonderful as well!
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Posted August 26, 2009
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Both of my children began attending Pinecrest last year and you can not compare the quality treatment they are recieving in this school to any other public or private school ... not only the staff, teachers and children are respectfull and well mannered but the education is extrordinary. They take pride and are commited to being the BEST the RIGHT WAY !!! CONGRATULATION FROM THE RUSSO FAMILY !!!
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Posted July 6, 2007
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How in the world did zoning allow this school to be built in such a small piece of land. Drop off and pick up access is horrible and school's academic programs as well as physical education programs leave a lot to be desired!
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Posted July 5, 2007
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I have two children in 8th grade and I love the school. It is a private school setting with strong discipline and curriculum for free!
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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 53% in 2012.

218 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
53%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 57% in 2012.

218 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
70%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests

In 2012-2013 Florida used the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT 2.0) to test students in grades 3 through 10 in reading, 3 through 8 in math, in grades 5 and 8 in science and writing in grades 4, 8 and 10. The FCAT 2.0 is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Florida. The FCAT 2.0 has 5 achievement levels, with level 1 being the lowest and level 5 the highest. Florida considers scores of level 3 and higher to be on or above grade level. The goal is for all students to score at or above level 3.

See Florida's state standards

Source: Florida Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 56% in 2012.

293 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
59%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 58% in 2012.

293 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
66%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests

In 2012-2013 Florida used the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT 2.0) to test students in grades 3 through 10 in reading, 3 through 8 in math, in grades 5 and 8 in science and writing in grades 4, 8 and 10. The FCAT 2.0 is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Florida. The FCAT 2.0 has 5 achievement levels, with level 1 being the lowest and level 5 the highest. Florida considers scores of level 3 and higher to be on or above grade level. The goal is for all students to score at or above level 3.

See Florida's state standards

Source: Florida Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 57% in 2012.

257 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
67%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 55% in 2012.

258 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
65%
Science

The state average for Science was 46% in 2012.

258 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
42%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests

In 2012-2013 Florida used the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT 2.0) to test students in grades 3 through 10 in reading, 3 through 8 in math, in grades 5 and 8 in science and writing in grades 4, 8 and 10. The FCAT 2.0 is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Florida. The FCAT 2.0 has 5 achievement levels, with level 1 being the lowest and level 5 the highest. Florida considers scores of level 3 and higher to be on or above grade level. The goal is for all students to score at or above level 3.

See Florida's state standards

Source: Florida Department of Education

Writing

The state average for Writing was 78% in 2012.

258 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
99%
Scale: % scoring at or above level 3

About the tests

In 2011-2012 Florida used the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) to test students in grades 4, 8 and 10 in writing. The Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills needed to progress through school. The FCAT writing exam is scored on a scale of 1 to 6. The state considers a score of 3 or above as meeting state standards.

See Florida's state standards

Source: Florida Department of Education

  • In 2011-2012, this school received a grade of "A".
  • In 2010-2011, this school received a grade of "A".
  • In 2009-2010, this school received a grade of "B".
  • In 2008-2009, this school received a grade of "A".

About the tests

Florida uses School Grades to measure the overall performance of a school each year on the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT). Each school is assigned a letter grade (A-F) based on three criteria: the overall performance on the FCAT, the percentage of eligible students who took the test, and whether or not students made progress in reading and math. The School Grades are calculated by adding points earned from each of the performance criteria listed above.

See Florida's state standards

Source: Florida Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 59% in 2012.

125 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
78%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests

In 2012-2013 Florida used the End-of-Course Assessments (EOC) to test students in Algebra 1, Biology 1 and Geometry. The EOC is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Florida. The Algebra 1 EOC has 5 achievement levels, with level 1 being the lowest and level 5 the highest. Florida considers scores of level 3 and higher to be on or above grade level. The goal is for all students to score at or above level 3.

See Florida's state standards

Source: Florida Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 93% 28%
White 6% 43%
Black 1% 23%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian 0% 2%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Two or more races 0% 3%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 24%N/A56%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Bachelor's degree 85%N/A65%
Master's degree 15%N/A32%
Doctorate degree 0%N/A1%
Other degree 0%N/A2%
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Classes taught by non-highly qualified teachers 13%N/A5%
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

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