The top reported proficiency rate is 77% in Math. The lowest is 67% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Pine Villa Elementary School
Pine Villa Elementary is a small public school in a residential pocket of southwest Miami, serving children from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. The enrollment is small relative to most elementary schools in the area, and the school's demographic makeup reflects the surrounding community closely: nearly all students identify as Black, with a smaller share identifying as Hispanic, and a large majority of enrolled students qualify for free or reduced-price meals. Data on English learner enrollment and students with individualized education programs was not available in the records provided.
On Florida's FAST assessments, the academic results across tested grades are genuinely strong. In math, third, fourth, and fifth graders all performed well, with fifth graders showing the highest proficiency of the three grades tested. ELA results were similarly solid across all three tested grades, with fourth grade standing out slightly above the others. Fifth-grade science, measured on the Florida Statewide Science Assessment, came in a bit lower than the math and ELA figures but was still above the midpoint of the scale. These are meaningful results. A school with the economic profile Pine Villa carries, where most families are navigating financial constraints, posting proficiency rates of this level is a genuine indicator that the instructional environment is working. Parents looking at test performance can read these numbers with optimism, and the data sections on this page carry the specific figures.
One caution worth noting: trend data for prior years was not available in the records provided, so it is not possible to say whether performance has been climbing, holding steady, or fluctuating. A parent who wants a multi-year picture should ask the school directly.
The neighborhood sits in the far southwestern reaches of Miami's ZIP code area. Home values in this ZIP are well above the Florida statewide median and well above the national median, making buying here a significant financial commitment. Rents run at a level that puts a considerable share of household income toward housing, which is consistent with the broader affordability squeeze across Miami. The area is not within the dense, walkable downtown core; it is a residential fringe with a suburban character, meaningfully different from neighborhoods like Wynwood or Little Havana that are closer to the city's street life and transit spine.
Pine Villa sits within Miami-Dade County Public Schools, the district's enrollment has been declining noticeably, and the district publicly reported in spring 2026 that it is reviewing potential closures and consolidations at schools across the county, including several in the South Region where Pine Villa's address falls. Families considering this school should ask the district directly whether Pine Villa is among the schools under review and whether any boundary or grade-configuration changes are anticipated before enrolling. A voter-approved property tax levy that funds teacher pay and campus security remains in effect and is set to expire in 2027 unless renewed; this is worth tracking as a homeowner or renter because it directly affects the tax bill and the district's teacher compensation capacity.
No program offerings were available in the data provided, so it is not possible to describe enrichment programs, after-school activities, or specialized curricula beyond the core grades the school serves.
What the picture adds up to is a small neighborhood school with notably solid academic results in the context of its student population, operating inside a large urban district that is actively reconfiguring its footprint. The academic performance is the clearest strength in the data. The consolidation uncertainty is the one live question a family should resolve before making a housing or enrollment decision around this school.
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