Serving 646 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Pinecrest Tavares ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 646 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pinecrest Tavares ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Pinecrest Tavares's student population of 646 students has grown by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 44% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
646 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pinecrest Tavares ranks within the top 20% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pinecrest Tavares is 0.63, 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
#598 out of 3704 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
24%
36%
Black
12%
21%
White
55%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pinecrest Tavares's ranking?
Pinecrest Tavares is ranked #598 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Pinecrest Tavares often compared to?
Pinecrest Tavaresis often viewed alongside schools like Round Lake Elementary School, Pinecrest Lakes Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Pinecrest Tavares?
646 students attend Pinecrest Tavares.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Pinecrest Tavares students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pinecrest Tavares?
Pinecrest Tavares has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Pinecrest Tavares offer ?
Pinecrest Tavares offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Pinecrest Tavares part of?
Pinecrest Tavares is part of Lake School District.
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