Serving 576 students in grades Kindergarten-8, True North Classical Academy At Dadeland ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 87% (which was higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 90-94% (which was higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
True North Classical Academy At Dadeland 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
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
576 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#36 out of 3662 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
77%
37%
Black
2%
21%
White
18%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 At Dadeland's ranking?
True North Classical Academy At Dadeland is ranked #36 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
87% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend True North Classical Academy At Dadeland?
576 students attend True North Classical Academy At Dadeland.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of True North Classical Academy At Dadeland students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of True North Classical Academy At Dadeland?
True North Classical Academy At Dadeland has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does True North Classical Academy At Dadeland offer ?
True North Classical Academy At Dadeland offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is True North Classical Academy At Dadeland part of?
True North Classical Academy At Dadeland is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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