Serving 562 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Plato Academy Pinellas Park Charter School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 562 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Plato Academy Pinellas Park Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Plato Academy Pinellas Park Charter School's student population of 562 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
562 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Plato Academy Pinellas Park Charter School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Plato Academy Pinellas Park Charter School is 0.63, 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
#1427 out of 3704 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
3%
Hispanic
19%
37%
Black
8%
21%
White
56%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Plato Academy Pinellas Park Charter School's ranking?
Plato Academy Pinellas Park Charter School is ranked #1427 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Plato Academy Pinellas Park Charter School often compared to?
Plato Academy Pinellas Park Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John Hopkins Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Plato Academy Pinellas Park Charter School?
562 students attend Plato Academy Pinellas Park Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Plato Academy Pinellas Park Charter School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Plato Academy Pinellas Park Charter School?
Plato Academy Pinellas Park Charter School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Plato Academy Pinellas Park Charter School offer ?
Plato Academy Pinellas Park Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Plato Academy Pinellas Park Charter School part of?
Plato Academy Pinellas Park Charter School is part of Pinellas School District.
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