Plato Academy Trinity Charter School

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

Plato Academy Trinity Charter School ranks 1508 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Plato Academy Trinity Charter School is a public charter elementary school serving 520 students in grades K-8 in New Port Richey, Florida, which is part of the Pasco school district.

Plato Academy Trinity Charter School consistently outperforms the Pasco district and the state of Florida in academic proficiency, with 90% proficiency in Algebra 1 EOC compared to 52% for Pasco and 55% for Florida. The school also has a more diverse student population, with 67.12% White, 23.08% Hispanic, and 2.88% Asian students, which is more balanced than nearby traditional public schools like Anclote Elementary and Seven Springs Elementary. However, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 20% is still lower than some nearby schools.

While Plato Academy Trinity Charter School has consistently outperformed the district and state, its statewide ranking has declined from 531 out of 2,182 Florida elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 1,392 out of 2,240 in 2022-2023. This suggests the school may be struggling to maintain its competitive edge compared to other high-performing schools, such as Athenian Academy Of Technology And The Arts, which has outperformed Plato Academy in academic proficiency. Additionally, the school's high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (55.19%) may present unique challenges in supporting the academic and social-emotional needs of these students.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

8810 Old Country Rd 54
New Port Richey, FL 34653

(727) 205-6360

District: Pasco

SchoolDigger Rank:
1508^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $6,994

Student/teacher ratio: 15.4

Number of students: 524

Racial breakdown:

White:

66.6%

Hispanic:

20.2%

Two or more races:

5.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 49.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Plato Academy Trinity Charter School ranks worse than 66.8% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 33^rd among 57 ranked elementary schools in the Pasco School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.28. (See more...)

Compare Details Plato Academy Trinity Charter School ranks better than 60.1% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.92. (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 (66.6%), Hispanic (20.2%), two or more races (5.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 49.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Plato Academy Trinity Charter School is 15.4, which is the 18^th best among 57 elementary schools in the Pasco School District. (See more...)

Compare Plato Academy Trinity Charter School employs 34 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Plato Academy Trinity Charter School is $6,994. 58 elementary schools in the Pasco School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Plato Academy Trinity Charter School 477^th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Plato Academy Trinity Charter School in the ranking list.)

Pasco:

SchoolDigger ranks Pasco 42^nd of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Plato Academy Trinity Charter School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2019	74.69	531^st	2182	75.7%
2021	74.92	535^th	2247	76.2%
2022	61.22	810^th	2219	63.5%
2023	37.71	1392^nd	2240	37.9%
2024	34.28	1508^th	2256	33.2%

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

Rank History for Plato Academy Trinity Charter School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	51.79	541^st	1177	54.0%
2024	57.92	477^th	1196	60.1%

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

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Plato Academy Trinity Charter School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2017	39	3	4	7	0	0	1	54
2018	56	4	4	8	0	0	0	72
2019	201	6	10	33	2	1	7	260
2020	242	6	17	44	2	1	14	326
2021	278	7	24	60	2	1	20	392
2022	316	13	14	80	0	0	18	441
2023	349	11	15	120	2	0	23	520
2024	349	25	15	106	1	0	28	524

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 Trinity Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	54	7.0	7.7	18.5
2018	72	11.0	6.5	23.6
2019	260	20.0	13.0	41.9
2020	326	25.0	13.0	46
2021	392	29.0	13.5	45.7
2022	441	34.0	12.9	54.2
2023	520	38.0	13.6	55.2
2024	524	34.0	15.4	49.8

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 Trinity Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	54	7.0	7.7	18.5
2018	72	11.0	6.5	23.6
2019	260	20.0	13.0	41.9
2020	326	25.0	13.0	46
2021	392	29.0	13.5	45.7
2022	441	34.0	12.9	54.2
2023	520	38.0	13.6	55.2
2024	524	34.0	15.4	49.8

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 Trinity Charter School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$2,298 (20.6%)	$8,881 (79.4%)	$11,179
2019	$00 (0.0%)	$8,791 (100.0%)	$8,791
2020	$00 (0.0%)	$7,657 (100.0%)	$7,657
2021	$556 (7.6%)	$6,795 (92.4%)	$7,351
2022	$68 (1.1%)	$6,224 (98.9%)	$6,292
2023	$320 (4.6%)	$6,673 (95.4%)	$6,994

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Plato Academy Trinity 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.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 531^st of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1392^nd of 2240 Elementary schools	37.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Plato Academy Trinity Charter School)	78	68	10%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pasco)	60	53	7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Plato Academy Trinity Charter School)	76	62	14%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pasco)	59	52	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Plato Academy Trinity Charter School)	60	56	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pasco)	59	57	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Plato Academy Trinity Charter School)	71	56	15%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pasco)	62	56	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	260	520	100%
African American	6	11	83.3%
American Indian	2	2
Asian	10	15	50%
Hispanic	33	120	263.6%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	201	349	73.6%
Two or More Races	7	23	228.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	41.9%	55.2%	13.3%

Schools Near Plato Academy Trinity 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 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 Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Plato Academy Trinity Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	8810 Old Country Rd 54	New Port Richey	34653	Pasco County	Pasco	Yes	No	No	No	(727) 205-6360	524	34	15.4	49.8%	349 (66.6%)	25 (4.8%)	106 (20.2%)	15 (2.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (5.3%)	34.3	1508^th of 2256 public elementary schools	33.2%		37.7	1392^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	37.9%	116	55.0	62.0	32.0	72.0	56.0	57.0	46.0	53.0	34.0	24.0		57.0	31.0	46.0	90.0	67.0	$6,994	$320	$6,673
Seven Springs Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8025 Mitchell Ranch Rd	New Port Richey	34655	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 774-9600	510	31	16.5	62.7%	285 (55.9%)	35 (6.9%)	130 (25.5%)	14 (2.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	44 (8.6%)	29.8	1629^th of 2256 public elementary schools	27.8%		31.1	1583^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	29.3%	46	36.0	53.0	47.0				35.0	56.0	32.0				43.0				$10,628	$1,998	$8,630
Deer Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8636 Trouble Creek Rd	New Port Richey	34653	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	No	(727) 774-8900	491	37	13.3	51.9%	331 (67.4%)	16 (3.3%)	94 (19.1%)	6 (1.2%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	41 (8.4%)	38.5	1378^th of 2256 public elementary schools	38.9%		49.1	1118^th of 2240 public elementary schools	50.1%	260	51.0	50.0	49.0				49.0	29.0	51.0	100.0			46.0				$11,490	$1,803	$9,687
Longleaf Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3253 Town Ave	New Port Richey	34655	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	No	(727) 774-0800	588	40	14.7	36.4%	489 (83.2%)	15 (2.6%)	55 (9.4%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	25 (4.3%)	75.6	514^th of 2256 public elementary schools	77.2%		74.7	511^th of 2240 public elementary schools	77.2%	3	71.0	63.0	66.0				67.0	65.0	75.0				61.0				$10,557	$1,188	$9,369
Athenian Academy Of Technology And The Arts	Public, Charter	K-8	3118 Seven Springs Blvd	New Port Richey	34655	Pasco County	Pasco	Yes	No	No	Yes	(727) 372-0200	384	26	14.7	55.5%	239 (62.2%)	14 (3.6%)	104 (27.1%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (6.0%)	86.9	257^th of 2256 public elementary schools	88.6%		86.1	264^th of 2240 public elementary schools	88.2%	7	81.0	85.0	74.0	75.0	63.0	86.0	86.0	76.0	74.0	76.0	84.0		62.0	86.0	79.0	100.0	$9,172	$760	$8,412
Cotee River Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7515 Plathe Rd	New Port Richey	34653	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 774-3000	559	40	14.1	72.1%	295 (52.8%)	59 (10.6%)	148 (26.5%)	3 (0.5%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (9.1%)	15.7	2017^th of 2256 public elementary schools	10.6%		25.5	1735^th of 2240 public elementary schools	22.5%	282	32.0	36.0	35.0				28.0	31.0	31.0	80.0			36.0				$12,748	$2,889	$9,860
Trinity Oaks Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1827 Trinity Oaks Blvd	Trinity	34655	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	No	(727) 774-0900	660	43	15.3	32.3%	478 (72.4%)	19 (2.9%)	114 (17.3%)	14 (2.1%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (5.0%)	63	800^th of 2256 public elementary schools	64.5%		58.6	874^th of 2240 public elementary schools	61.0%	74	64.0	55.0	61.0				66.0	60.0	57.0	100.0			52.0				$8,902	$1,159	$7,743
Trinity Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2209 Duck Slough Blvd	New Port Richey	34655	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	No	(727) 774-9900	588	35	16.9	30.8%	424 (72.1%)	20 (3.4%)	78 (13.3%)	20 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (7.8%)	88.5	219^th of 2256 public elementary schools	90.3%		87	246^th of 2240 public elementary schools	89.0%	27	73.0	77.0	78.0				74.0	91.0	73.0	100.0			71.0				$9,659	$1,134	$8,525
Anclote Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3610 Madison St	New Port Richey	34653	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 774-3200	559	33	16.9	74.6%	271 (48.5%)	42 (7.5%)	185 (33.1%)	9 (1.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (9.1%)	14	2065^th of 2256 public elementary schools	8.5%		22.1	1831^st of 2240 public elementary schools	18.3%	234	37.0	43.0	30.0				23.0	31.0	32.0				26.0				$10,810	$2,244	$8,566
James M. Marlowe Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5642 Cecelia Dr	New Port Richey	34652	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 774-8600	565	33	17.1	74.2%	306 (54.2%)	44 (7.8%)	174 (30.8%)	7 (1.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (5.7%)	41.2	1306^th of 2256 public elementary schools	42.1%		33.4	1509^th of 2240 public elementary schools	32.6%	203	50.0	44.0	53.0				37.0	17.0	64.0				63.0				$12,240	$2,509	$9,730

Frequently Asked Questions about Plato Academy Trinity Charter School

How many students attend Plato Academy Trinity Charter School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 524 students attended Plato Academy Trinity Charter School.

Is Plato Academy Trinity Charter School a good school?

Plato Academy Trinity Charter School ranks 1508^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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

Students at Plato Academy Trinity Charter School are 67% White, 20% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 5% African American, 3% Asian.

What district is Plato Academy Trinity Charter School in?

Pasco

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