Serving 298 students in grades Kindergarten-8, True North Classical Academy ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 93% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 298 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 93% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
True North Classical Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
True North Classical Academy's student population of 298 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
298 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
True North Classical Academy ranks within the top 1% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of True North Classical Academy is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#21 out of 3704 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
93%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
75%
37%
Black
3%
21%
White
19%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is True North Classical Academy's ranking?
True North Classical Academy is ranked #21 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are True North Classical Academy often compared to?
True North Classical Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Somerset Academy Elementary School South Miami Campus by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
93% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend True North Classical Academy?
298 students attend True North Classical Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of True North Classical Academy students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of True North Classical Academy?
True North Classical Academy has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does True North Classical Academy offer ?
True North Classical Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is True North Classical Academy part of?
True North Classical Academy is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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