Serving 348 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Plato Tampa Charter School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 348 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Plato Tampa Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Plato Tampa Charter School's student population of 348 students has grown by 194% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 154% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
348 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Plato Tampa Charter School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Plato Tampa Charter School is 0.67, 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
#392 out of 3655 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
3%
Hispanic
38%
36%
Black
5%
21%
White
42%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Plato Tampa Charter School's ranking?
Plato Tampa Charter School is ranked #392 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Plato Tampa Charter School often compared to?
Plato Tampa Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sunlake Of Math And Sciences by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Plato Tampa Charter School?
348 students attend Plato Tampa Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Plato Tampa Charter School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Plato Tampa Charter School?
Plato Tampa Charter School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Plato Tampa Charter School offer ?
Plato Tampa Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Plato Tampa Charter School part of?
Plato Tampa Charter School is part of Hillsborough School District.
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