Howard Drive Elementary School vs True North Classical Academy at Pinecrest
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Howard Drive Elementary School
Miami · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
341 students
True North Classical Academy at Pinecrest
Pinecrest · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
278 students
| Measure | Howard Drive Elementary School Miami, Florida | True North Classical Academy at Pinecrest Pinecrest, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #437 of 2,187 | #782 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #6646 of 50,301 | #12700 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 341 | 278 |
| Enrollment | 341 | 278 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.1% | 11.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | – |
| Math proficiency | 72% | – |
| city | Miami | Pinecrest |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Howard Drive Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.1 vs 68.1).
- •True North Classical Academy at Pinecrest does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.2% vs 33.1%).
- •Howard Drive Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 18.5).
- •Howard Drive Elementary School is the larger school with 341 students compared with 278.
- •Howard Drive Elementary School is a public school while True North Classical Academy at Pinecrest 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 Howard Drive Elementary School better than True North Classical Academy at Pinecrest?
On the Success Index (US), Howard Drive Elementary School ranks higher (77.1 vs 68.1 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 Howard Drive Elementary School and True North Classical Academy at Pinecrest?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Miami and Pinecrest in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Howard Drive Elementary School: 341. True North Classical Academy at Pinecrest: 278. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Howard Drive Elementary School and True North Classical Academy at Pinecrest rank in Florida?
Howard Drive Elementary School is 437th of 2,187 and True North Classical Academy at Pinecrest is 782nd of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).