Paul W. Bell Middle School vs Pinecrest Academy (North Campus)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Paul W. Bell Middle School
Miami · Public middle · Grades 6–8
483 students
Pinecrest Academy (North Campus)
Miami · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
468 students
| Measure | Paul W. Bell Middle School Miami, Florida | Pinecrest Academy (North Campus) Miami, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #287 of 563 | #602 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #6348 of 15,369 | #9404 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 483 | 468 |
| Enrollment | 483 | 468 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.4% | 65.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 89% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 95% |
| city | Miami | Miami |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pinecrest Academy (North Campus) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.8 vs 56.0).
- •Pinecrest Academy (North Campus) does better on math proficiency (95% vs 54%).
- •Pinecrest Academy (North Campus) does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 54%).
- •Paul W. Bell Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.4% vs 65.4%).
- •Paul W. Bell Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 19.5).
- •Paul W. Bell Middle School is the larger school with 483 students compared with 468.
- •Paul W. Bell Middle School is a public school while Pinecrest Academy (North 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 Paul W. Bell Middle School better than Pinecrest Academy (North Campus)?
On the Success Index (US), Pinecrest Academy (North Campus) ranks higher (72.8 vs 56.0 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 Paul W. Bell Middle School and Pinecrest Academy (North Campus)?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Miami and Miami in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Paul W. Bell Middle School: 483. Pinecrest Academy (North Campus): 468. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Paul W. Bell Middle School and Pinecrest Academy (North Campus) rank in Florida?
Paul W. Bell Middle School is 287th of 563 and Pinecrest Academy (North Campus) is 602nd of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).