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Viera Charter School vs. Pinecrest Academy Space Coast

Should you attend Viera Charter School or Pinecrest Academy Space Coast? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Viera Charter School
6206 Breslay Dr
Melbourne, FL 32940
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Pinecrest Academy Space Coast
7550 Stadium Parkway
Melbourne, FL 32940
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Viera Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)

Pinecrest Academy Space Coast ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,562 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Viera Charter School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 663 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Pinecrest Academy Space Coast ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-8
K-8
Total Students
1,562 students
663 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Viera Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pinecrest Academy Space Coast over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Viera Charter School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pinecrest Academy Space Coast.
Total Classroom Teachers
99 teachers
30 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Viera Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pinecrest Academy Space Coast over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
22:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Viera Charter School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Brevard School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pinecrest Academy Space Coast with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Brevard School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#334 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Top 10%)
#638 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Viera Charter School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pinecrest Academy Space Coast, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
78%
(Top 10% in FL)
68%
(Top 20% in FL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Viera Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Brevard School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pinecrest Academy Space Coast who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Brevard School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
75%
(Top 10% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
69%
(Top 20% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Viera Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Brevard School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pinecrest Academy Space Coast who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Brevard School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
66%
(Top 20% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-64%
(Top 30% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Viera Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Brevard School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pinecrest Academy Space Coast who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Brevard School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Viera Charter School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Pinecrest Academy Space Coast by grade.
Kindergarten Students
160
82
Grade 1 Students
179
87
Grade 2 Students
177
69
Grade 3 Students
179
70
Grade 4 Students
154
60
Grade 5 Students
175
61
Grade 6 Students
180
75
Grade 7 Students
180
81
Grade 8 Students
178
78

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Viera Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Brevard School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pinecrest Academy Space Coast, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Brevard School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
16%
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Viera Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Brevard School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pinecrest Academy Space Coast, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Brevard School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
8%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Viera Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Brevard School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pinecrest Academy Space Coast, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Brevard School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
65%
59%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Viera Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Brevard School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pinecrest Academy Space Coast, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Brevard School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Viera Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Brevard School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pinecrest Academy Space Coast, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Brevard School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.54
0.60
This chart showcases the diversity score of Viera Charter School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Brevard School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pinecrest Academy Space Coast, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Brevard School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
21%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Viera Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Brevard School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pinecrest Academy Space Coast, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Brevard School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Viera Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Brevard School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pinecrest Academy Space Coast, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Brevard School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Sports

Total Sports Offered
8
n/a
Sports
BasketballCheering
Cross CountryGolf
SoccerSwimming
Track and FieldVolley Ball
BasketballCheering
Cross CountryGolf
SoccerSwimming
Track and FieldVolley Ball

Extracurriculars

Total Extracurriculars
21
n/a
Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Chess ClubCrochet Club
Debate ClubMiddle School Book Club
Middle School Games & Strategy ClubMiddle School Math Guild
Spirit Squad


Arts and Music Programs:
Panther Pulse ChoirStrictly Strings Club


Recreational Athletic Programs:
1st/2nd Grade Basketball5th/6th Flag Football
5th/6th VolleyballK-8 Swim
Middle School Boys BasketballMiddle School Cheer
Middle School Cross CountryMiddle School Girls Basketball
Middle School Girls VolleyballMiddle School Golf
Middle School SoccerMorning Mile

 
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