Serving 361 students in grades Kindergarten-8, True North Classical South ranks in the top 5% 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 ≥90% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 361 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in FL
- Math Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
True North Classical South ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
True North Classical South's student population of 361 students has grown by 401% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 1600% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
361 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
True North Classical South ranks within the top 5% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of True North Classical South is 0.42, 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
#46 out of 3655 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
74%
36%
Black
3%
21%
White
20%
36%
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
16%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 South's ranking?
True North Classical South is ranked #46 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are True North Classical South often compared to?
True North Classical Southis often viewed alongside schools like True North Classical Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend True North Classical South?
361 students attend True North Classical South.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of True North Classical South students are Hispanic, 20% 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 South?
True North Classical South has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does True North Classical South offer ?
True North Classical South offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is True North Classical South part of?
True North Classical South is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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