Serving 353 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Plato Largo 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 51% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (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 45% 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: 353 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Plato Largo Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Plato Largo Charter School's student population of 353 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
353 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Plato Largo Charter School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Plato Largo 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
#1247 out of 3655 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
3%
Hispanic
25%
36%
Black
7%
21%
White
55%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
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 Largo Charter School's ranking?
Plato Largo Charter School is ranked #1247 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Plato Largo Charter School often compared to?
Plato Largo Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pinellas Preparatory Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Plato Largo Charter School?
353 students attend Plato Largo Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Plato Largo Charter School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Plato Largo Charter School?
Plato Largo Charter School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Plato Largo Charter School offer ?
Plato Largo Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Plato Largo Charter School part of?
Plato Largo Charter School is part of Pinellas School District.
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