Plato Academy Tampa Charter School

Q: Is Plato Academy Tampa Charter School a good school?

Plato Academy Tampa Charter School ranks 839 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Plato Academy Tampa Charter School is a public charter elementary and middle school serving 404 students in grades K-8 in Tampa, Florida, which is part of the Hillsborough School District. The school consistently outperforms the district and state in academic proficiency, with particularly strong results in Algebra 1, English Language Arts, and Science. Plato Academy also stands out for its diverse student population, with a racial makeup that is more balanced compared to nearby schools.

Plato Academy's academic performance is impressive, with 88% proficiency in Algebra 1 EOC, compared to 56% for the Hillsborough district and 55% for the state of Florida. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math are also significantly higher than the district and state averages, with some grade levels reaching over 70% proficiency. Additionally, Plato Academy's 5th and 8th grade science proficiency rates are higher than the district and state, indicating strong performance across subject areas.

While Plato Academy has experienced fluctuations in chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 5.7% to 26.6%, its current rate of 16.5% is still higher than the state's target of 10%. Addressing chronic absenteeism could be an area of focus for the school to further improve student outcomes. Plato Academy's higher spending per student, which has increased from $7,245 in 2020-2021 to $12,584 in 2022-2023, may contribute to its strong academic performance and the resources available to support student learning. Compared to nearby schools, Plato Academy outperforms many in academic proficiency, but some nearby schools, such as Hammond Elementary and Northwest Elementary, also demonstrate strong academic results.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

7705 Gunn Highway
Tampa, FL 33625

(813) 222-8687

District: Hillsborough

SchoolDigger Rank:
839^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,584

Student/teacher ratio: 16.1

Number of students: 404

Racial breakdown:

White:

41.1%

Hispanic:

39.1%

Asian:

7.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 41.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Plato Academy Tampa Charter School ranks better than 62.8% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 54^th among 179 ranked elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.29. (See more...)

Compare Details Plato Academy Tampa Charter School ranks better than 80.5% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.4. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (41.1%), Hispanic (39.1%), Asian (7.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 41.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Plato Academy Tampa Charter School is 16.1. 115 elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Plato Academy Tampa Charter School employs 25 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Plato Academy Tampa Charter School is $12,584, which is the 36^th highest among 179 elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Plato Academy Tampa Charter School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Plato Academy Tampa Charter School 233^rd of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Plato Academy Tampa Charter School in the ranking list.)

Hillsborough:

SchoolDigger ranks Hillsborough 45^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Plato Academy Tampa Charter School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2021	82.96	357^th	2247	84.1%
2022	78.84	439^th	2219	80.2%
2023	75.35	504^th	2240	77.5%
2024	61.29	839^th	2256	62.8%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Plato Academy Tampa Charter School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	69.14	336^th	1177	71.5%
2024	77.40	233^rd	1196	80.5%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 3)

50%

Reviews:

by a parent
Friday, June 23, 2023

The worst school experience ever! Ask the new Principal about huge staff turnover and students leaving in droves. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, January 20, 2022

Horrible management . Decent curriculum although not very challenging .parents obliged to volunteer all the time or donate things to keep up with mandatory volunteer hours Close Quote

Enrollment information for Plato Academy Tampa Charter School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2018	31	4	4	27	2	0	6	74
2019	53	11	5	33	0	0	16	118
2020	73	11	7	58	0	0	15	164
2021	117	18	16	104	1	0	22	278
2022	146	16	26	132	0	0	28	348
2023	166	23	30	158	0	1	26	404

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Plato Academy Tampa Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	74	10.0	7.4	43.2
2019	118	11.0	10.7	32.2
2020	164	15.0	10.9	28.7
2021	278	23.0	12.0	36.3
2022	348	28.0	12.4	32.2
2023	404	25.0	16.1	41.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Plato Academy Tampa Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	74	10.0	7.4	43.2
2019	118	11.0	10.7	32.2
2020	164	15.0	10.9	28.7
2021	278	23.0	12.0	36.3
2022	348	28.0	12.4	32.2
2023	404	25.0	16.1	41.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Plato Academy Tampa Charter School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$3,057 (25.0%)	$9,191 (75.0%)	$12,247
2020	$474 (4.6%)	$9,915 (95.4%)	$10,389
2021	$82 (1.1%)	$7,163 (98.9%)	$7,245
2022	$00 (0.0%)	$7,678 (100.0%)	$7,678
2023	$365 (2.9%)	$12,219 (97.1%)	$12,584

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Plato Academy Tampa Charter School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Plato Academy Tampa Charter School)	74	66	8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	52	49	3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Plato Academy Tampa Charter School)	74	72	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	54	56	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	118	404	242.4%
African American	11	23	109.1%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	5	30	500%
Hispanic	33	158	378.8%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	53	166	213.2%
Two or More Races	16	26	62.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	32.2%	41.3%	9.1%

Schools Near Plato Academy Tampa Charter School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)						FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Plato Academy Tampa Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	7705 Gunn Highway	Tampa	33625	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 222-8687	404	25	16.1	41.3%	166 (41.1%)	23 (5.7%)	158 (39.1%)	30 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	26 (6.4%)	61.3	839^th of 2256 public elementary schools	62.8%		75.3	504^th of 2240 public elementary schools	77.5%	335	58.0	74.0	62.0	74.0	73.0	59.0	61.0	50.0	54.0	81.0	43.0	92.0	50.0	54.0	88.0			86.0	$12,584	$365	$12,219
Claywell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4500 Northdale Blvd	Tampa	33624	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 975-7300	663	45	14.7	45.2%	220 (33.2%)	55 (8.3%)	329 (49.6%)	10 (1.5%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (6.9%)	69.9	642^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	71.5%		52.9	1021^st of 2240 public elementary schools	54.4%	379	63.0	59.0	65.0				67.0	57.0	74.0				61.0						$11,023	$2,074	$8,950
Essrig Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	13131 Lynn Rd	Tampa	33624	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 975-7307	589	40	14.7	50.4%	146 (24.8%)	43 (7.3%)	340 (57.7%)	32 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (4.8%)	52.4	1034^th of 2256 public elementary schools	54.2%		56	944^th of 2240 public elementary schools	57.9%	90	52.0	55.0	49.0				63.0	60.0	60.0				46.0						$11,509	$2,305	$9,204
Northwest Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	16438 Hutchison Rd	Tampa	33625	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 975-7315	696	47	14.9	42.4%	314 (45.1%)	29 (4.2%)	283 (40.7%)	39 (5.6%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (4.0%)	90.4	168^th of 2256 public elementary schools	92.6%		90.3	163^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	92.7%	5	79.0	80.0	78.0				87.0	78.0	76.0				69.0						$10,645	$1,718	$8,927
Citrus Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7700 Gunn Hwy	Tampa	33625	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 558-5356	531	43	12.3	47.6%	152 (28.6%)	27 (5.1%)	271 (51.0%)	40 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	40 (7.5%)	76.8	486^th of 2256 public elementary schools	78.5%		78.7	433^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	80.7%	53	65.0	67.0	74.0				67.0	77.0	68.0				59.0						$13,466	$2,787	$10,679
Cannella Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10707 Nixon Rd	Tampa	33624	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 975-6941	594	39	15.2	66.0%	122 (20.5%)	71 (12.0%)	356 (59.9%)	18 (3.0%)	6 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.5%)	41.9	1292^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	42.7%		46.5	1176^th of 2240 public elementary schools	47.5%	116	53.0	48.0	47.0				56.0	49.0	55.0				43.0						$11,405	$2,279	$9,127
Slam Academy Tampa Elementary	Public, Charter	K-5	7116 Gunn Highway	Tampa	33625	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 920-8802	99	6	16.5	83.8%	17 (17.2%)	10 (10.1%)	62 (62.6%)	2 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (8.1%)	21.8	1858^th of 2256 public elementary schools	17.6%		21.2	1867^th of 2240 public elementary schools	16.7%	9	50.0	42.0	25.0				38.0	54.0	19.0				19.0						$9,601	$2,202	$7,399
Carrollwood K-8 School	Public	PK, KG-8	3516 McFarland Rd	Tampa	33618	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 975-7640	644	47	13.7	40.8%	273 (42.4%)	45 (7.0%)	267 (41.5%)	21 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	37 (5.7%)	73.8	553^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	75.5%		67.6	671^st of 2240 public elementary schools	70.0%	118	62.0	59.0	69.0	65.0			73.0	67.0	73.0	64.0			69.0						$11,957	$2,317	$9,639
Victory Charter School Tampa	Public, Charter	K-5	13901 Sheldon Rd	Tampa	33625	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 551-2144	211	10	21.1	11.8%	55 (26.1%)	14 (6.6%)	123 (58.3%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	14 (6.6%)	31.9	1565^th of 2256 public elementary schools	30.6%		45.2	1206^th of 2240 public elementary schools	46.2%	359	52.0	52.0	50.0				52.0	48.0	38.0				15.0						$12,289	$3,450	$8,839
Henderson Hammock Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	10322 Henderson Rd	Tampa	33625	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	Yes	(813) 739-6633	1,157	54	21.4	82.5%	91 (7.9%)	56 (4.8%)	977 (84.4%)	15 (1.3%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.3%)	14 (1.2%)	28.1	1680^th of 2256 public elementary schools	25.5%		31.9	1556^th of 2240 public elementary schools	30.5%	124	49.0	32.0	41.0	49.0	64.0	62.0	55.0	41.0	22.0	42.0	62.0	44.0	44.0	57.0	80.0	100.0	97.0	81.0	$8,392	$391	$8,001

Frequently Asked Questions about Plato Academy Tampa Charter School

What district is Plato Academy Tampa Charter School in?

Hillsborough

How many students attend Plato Academy Tampa Charter School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 404 students attended Plato Academy Tampa Charter School.

Is Plato Academy Tampa Charter School a good school?

Plato Academy Tampa Charter School ranks 839^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Plato Academy Tampa Charter School?

Students at Plato Academy Tampa Charter School are 41% White, 39% Hispanic, 7% Asian, 6% Two or more races, 6% African American.

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