Pinecrest Elementary School vs Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (South Miami Campus)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pinecrest Elementary School
Miami · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,001 students
Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (South Miami Campus)
South Miami · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
166 students
| Measure | Pinecrest Elementary School Miami, Florida | Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (South Miami Campus) South Miami, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #127 of 2,187 | #4 of 563 |
| National rank | #2280 of 50,301 | #594 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,001 | 166 |
| Enrollment | 1,001 | 166 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 9.8% | 18.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 23.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 97.5% |
| city | Miami | South Miami |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (South Miami Campus) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.5 vs 85.4).
- •Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (South Miami Campus) does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 87%).
- •Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (South Miami Campus) does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 85%).
- •Pinecrest Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.8% vs 18.7%).
- •Pinecrest Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 23.7).
- •Pinecrest Elementary School is the larger school with 1,001 students compared with 166.
- •Pinecrest Elementary School is a public school while Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (South Miami 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 Pinecrest Elementary School better than Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (South Miami Campus)?
On the Success Index (US), Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (South Miami Campus) ranks higher (86.5 vs 85.4 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 Pinecrest Elementary School and Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (South Miami Campus)?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Miami and South Miami in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pinecrest Elementary School: 1,001. Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (South Miami Campus): 166. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pinecrest Elementary School and Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (South Miami Campus) rank in Florida?
Pinecrest Elementary School is 127th of 2,187 and Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (South Miami Campus) is 4th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).