Pinecrest Academy Charter Middle School

14901 Southwest 42nd Street

School District

Miami-Dade County Public Schools
Grade

6-8
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:20
Type

charter

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on January 12, 2024

Our Experience at PPMH: from the teachers to the students to the challenging curriculum. Pinecrest Prep Middle High integrates compassion into their teaching standards, emphasizes the importance of values, and builds leaders through each of their classes and lessons. The administration is open minded and thinks outside the box to make PPMH a successful educational experience for the students. Though it is a small school, it allows for a lower student to teacher ratio, giving children more confidence when asking questions, engage in group activities, and opportunities for one-on-one time with the teachers.Teachers are passionate about seeing their students succeed. They are so great about sharing moments of pride they see within your child – their good behaviors and achievements; and they know the importance of getting the parents involved should an issue arise, and do it in a very respectful, approachable manner.
Submitted by parent on January 09, 2024

My son started in 6th grade. This is a small school and continues to involve family which I love. They always have fun activity for the kids all while keeping them in a safe and controlled environment. They have helped my son prepare for college. They offer dual enrollment free of cost, which is a huge perk for me. Highly recommend this middle and high school.
Submitted by other on November 17, 2021

One of the best schools in MSCPS.
Submitted by student on June 22, 2021

Great school and great environment! Like all school it has some flaws but overall, I recommend it! Middle school is tough, but PPMH provides an environment that helps a student grow and get prepared for high school.
Submitted by parent on August 09, 2019

EXCELLENT! I'm extremely pleased with the very well organized school, its great staff, academic opportunities and rigorous curricula.
Submitted by parent on July 27, 2017

My three children attended this middle school and have gone on to the high school. Two of them have graduated and my third child is going to graduate this year with an Associates degree from Miami-Dade College. All of this couldn't have happened without the rigorous academics being offered starting from 6th grade. I am very grateful to all the teachers staff and administrators for all their hard work. They run a well organized school.
Submitted by other on March 07, 2017

This is the best choice we have made for our son. His experience has been great and he has been exposed to more academic challenges than in the private school that he comes from. The teachers are great and are accesible for communication all the time.
Submitted by parent on October 26, 2016

Excellent Faculty Staff. Great school and well organized.
Submitted by parent on January 25, 2015

we are very bless to have our daughter being part of this great school. Teachers and staff are very on top of the kids and they care about they learning and at the same time having fun. This makes the environment awesome. They always communicate well with parents and let us be part of the school. I want to thank one of the assistant principals Mrs.K she is amazing and live in the school for this kids and that's why we love her. Thank you
Submitted by parent on August 09, 2014

My experience has been truly amazing. The caliber of the curriculum truly has challenged my son. The administration is extremely involved and are constantly visible to the parents. There is an open door policy with everyone and my son feels it is a home away from home. I am very satisfied and highly recommend this school.
Submitted by parent on October 04, 2013

I am a parent of one daughter that is attending Pinecrest Preparatory Middle-High (PPMH). She is very happy. She has also improved in the school. This is here second year and it is going great. Everyone is sweet and nice. If you needed the teachers they are always there for you. It is a great school.
Submitted by parent on September 28, 2013

this is the best school in the area, I've visited other schools and eventually leave much to think about, the environment is horrible, the disorganization and communication is poor.I prefer to leave my children in the morning safe and know that I will pick up in the afternoon, it is what I most important, and also the communication with teachers is always available,
Submitted by parent on September 27, 2013

This is a great school with a lot of pride and respect. My son in the 6th grade and seems to be happy and content with his teachers. PPMH has good open communication with their students. Staff members are very professional. Love it !
Submitted by parent on September 13, 2013

I think PPMH is an amazing school! Administration bends over and backwards for the students as well as the staff. The problem with the parents that do not like PPMH is that they are spoiled, so they try to take advantage. In the other school my child attended they NEVER called us (CONNECT ED) and it would take a month to meet with the teacher. The office is staff is friendly and always willing to help you out.
Submitted by parent on August 29, 2013

I am parent of two students that have been attending Pinecrest Preparatory Middle High (PPMH) since it opened. This is a great school with a SAFE environment and GREAT education. Today, it is important that a school have good control of the discipline of the student body, and our school has a Zero Tolerance Policy for misconduct. The school also has set high academic standards for the students. The school has an energetic administration and faculty. Every year the school is focused on providing the students new opportunities to attend courses at colleges and universities; this is well evidenced by the AP and Dual enrollment curriculum which facilitates the attainment of the academic goals for those students with ambitious goals. This is crucial in today s competitive academic environment. Parent involvement is always welcomed and appreciated. There are numerous opportunities for those of us who are eager to contribute and wish to be engaged with the school s growth. PPMH is a school of CHOICE. Those parents who wish to make a difference and be an integral part of their children s education should look into becoming part of the PPMH family!
Submitted by parent on August 22, 2013

I like the open communication with the teachers. All emails are responded to within 24 hours. I am very happy with the dual enrollment program with FIU.
Submitted by other on August 26, 2012

I love this school. I've been going here since 6th grade (I'm in 8th grade now). The teachers are super easy to talk to, friendly, helpful, and super kind. The faculty and staff are sweet and loving. Everyone that attends or works for the school is amazingly kind. Most people have an issue with dismissal and arrival but I've never had an issue with any of it. The school may be considered kind of small but I like it that way. It's more time to get from class to class. At PPMH it's the home of the crocs and we are the croc family. Other school just say they're a family but don't act like it but here .. it really is one big happy family and I wouldn't want to have it any other way.