Palmetto Middle School vs True North Classical Academy at Pinecrest
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 820 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Palmetto Middle School
Miami · Public middle · Grades 6–8
715 students
True North Classical Academy at Pinecrest
Pinecrest · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
278 students
| Measure | Palmetto Middle School Miami, Florida | True North Classical Academy at Pinecrest Pinecrest, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #96 of 563 | #782 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #2464 of 15,369 | #12700 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 715 | 278 |
| Enrollment | 715 | 278 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.4% | 11.2% |
| Students per teacher | 23.8 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | – |
| Math proficiency | 73% | – |
| city | Miami | Pinecrest |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palmetto Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.4 vs 68.1).
- •True North Classical Academy at Pinecrest does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.2% vs 23.4%).
- •True North Classical Academy at Pinecrest does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 23.8).
- •Palmetto Middle School is the larger school with 715 students compared with 278.
- •Palmetto Middle 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 Palmetto Middle School better than True North Classical Academy at Pinecrest?
On the Success Index (US), Palmetto Middle School ranks higher (74.4 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 Palmetto Middle School and True North Classical Academy at Pinecrest?
About 820 m in a straight line, between Miami and Pinecrest in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Palmetto Middle School: 715. True North Classical Academy at Pinecrest: 278. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Palmetto Middle School and True North Classical Academy at Pinecrest rank in Florida?
Palmetto Middle School is 96th of 563 and True North Classical Academy at Pinecrest is 782nd of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).