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Plato Academy Palm Harbor Charter School vs. Discovery Academy Of Science

Should you attend Plato Academy Palm Harbor Charter School or Discovery Academy Of Science? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Plato Academy Palm Harbor Charter School
1601 Curlew Rd
Palm Harbor, FL 34683
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Discovery Academy Of Science
1120 Curlew Rd
Dunedin, FL 34698
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Plato Academy Palm Harbor Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%)

Discovery Academy Of Science ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 353 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Plato Academy Palm Harbor 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 69% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (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 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 661 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Discovery Academy Of Science ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-8
K-8
Total Students
353 students
661 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Plato Academy Palm Harbor Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Discovery Academy Of Science over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
57% | 43%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Plato Academy Palm Harbor Charter School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Discovery Academy Of Science.
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
43 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Plato Academy Palm Harbor Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Discovery Academy Of Science over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Plato Academy Palm Harbor Charter School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Pinellas School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Discovery Academy Of Science with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Pinellas School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#649 out of 3704 schools in FL
(Top 20%)
#161 out of 3704 schools in FL
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Plato Academy Palm Harbor Charter School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Discovery Academy Of Science, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
69%
(Top 20% in FL)
85%
(Top 5% in FL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Plato Academy Palm Harbor Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Pinellas School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Discovery Academy Of Science who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Pinellas School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
69%
(Top 20% in FL)
79%
(Top 10% in FL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Plato Academy Palm Harbor Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Pinellas School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Discovery Academy Of Science who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Pinellas School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
55-59%
(Top 30% in FL)
65-69%
(Top 20% in FL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Plato Academy Palm Harbor Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Pinellas School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Discovery Academy Of Science who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Pinellas School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Plato Academy Palm Harbor Charter School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Discovery Academy Of Science by grade.
Kindergarten Students
35
79
Grade 1 Students
34
79
Grade 2 Students
34
63
Grade 3 Students
38
67
Grade 4 Students
43
72
Grade 5 Students
42
68
Grade 6 Students
42
102
Grade 7 Students
44
73
Grade 8 Students
41
58

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Plato Academy Palm Harbor Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Pinellas School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Discovery Academy Of Science, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Pinellas School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
12%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Plato Academy Palm Harbor Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Pinellas School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Discovery Academy Of Science, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Pinellas School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Plato Academy Palm Harbor Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Pinellas School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Discovery Academy Of Science, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Pinellas School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
80%
67%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Plato Academy Palm Harbor Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Pinellas School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Discovery Academy Of Science, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Pinellas School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Plato Academy Palm Harbor Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Pinellas School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Discovery Academy Of Science, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Pinellas School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.35
0.52
This chart showcases the diversity score of Plato Academy Palm Harbor Charter School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Pinellas School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Discovery Academy Of Science, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Pinellas School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
30%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Plato Academy Palm Harbor Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Pinellas School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Discovery Academy Of Science, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Pinellas School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Plato Academy Palm Harbor Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Pinellas School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Discovery Academy Of Science, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Pinellas School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Extracurriculars

Total Extracurriculars
n/a
11
Extracurriculars
n/a
Art Class, Battle of the Books, Concert Band, Dance Team, Fitness Club, Math Competition Club, Music Class, Robotics, Science Olympiad, Spanish Club, Yearbook Club
 
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