Serving 376 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Plato Academy Of St.petersburg ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 376 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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Plato Academy Of St.petersburg ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
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Plato Academy Of St.petersburg's student population of 376 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
376 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
Plato Academy Of St.petersburg ranks within the top 30% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Plato Academy Of St.petersburg is 0.54, 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
#954 out of 3704 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
3%
Hispanic
15%
37%
Black
6%
21%
White
66%
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
35%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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Plato Academy Of St.petersburg is ranked #954 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Plato Academy Of St.petersburg often compared to?
Plato Academy Of St.petersburgis often viewed alongside schools like Madeira Beach Fundamental K-8, James B. Sanderlin K-8 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Plato Academy Of St.petersburg?
376 students attend Plato Academy Of St.petersburg.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Plato Academy Of St.petersburg students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Plato Academy Of St.petersburg?
Plato Academy Of St.petersburg has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Plato Academy Of St.petersburg offer ?
Plato Academy Of St.petersburg offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Plato Academy Of St.petersburg part of?
Plato Academy Of St.petersburg is part of Pinellas School District.
In what neighborhood is Plato Academy Of St.petersburg located?
Plato Academy Of St.petersburg is located in the Jungle Terrace neighborhood of Saint Petersburg, FL. There are 2 other public schools located in Jungle Terrace.
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