Hammocks Middle School vs Pinecrest Academy (South Campus)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hammocks Middle School
Miami · Public middle · Grades 6–8
486 students
Pinecrest Academy (South Campus)
Miami · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
733 students
| Measure | Hammocks Middle School Miami, Florida | Pinecrest Academy (South Campus) Miami, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #314 of 563 | #635 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #6970 of 15,369 | #9956 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 486 | 733 |
| Enrollment | 486 | 733 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.7% | 60.2% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 88% |
| city | Miami | Miami |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pinecrest Academy (South Campus) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.0 vs 53.1).
- •Pinecrest Academy (South Campus) does better on math proficiency (88% vs 54%).
- •Pinecrest Academy (South Campus) does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 49%).
- •Hammocks Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.7% vs 60.2%).
- •Pinecrest Academy (South Campus) does better on students per teacher (19.8 vs 20.3).
- •Pinecrest Academy (South Campus) is the larger school with 733 students compared with 486.
- •Hammocks Middle School is a public school while Pinecrest Academy (South Campus) is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hammocks Middle School better than Pinecrest Academy (South Campus)?
On the Success Index (US), Pinecrest Academy (South Campus) ranks higher (72.0 vs 53.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Hammocks Middle School and Pinecrest Academy (South Campus)?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Miami and Miami in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hammocks Middle School: 486. Pinecrest Academy (South Campus): 733. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hammocks Middle School and Pinecrest Academy (South Campus) rank in Florida?
Hammocks Middle School is 314th of 563 and Pinecrest Academy (South Campus) is 635th of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).