Is Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy a good school?

Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy ranks in the bottom 8.7% of Florida middle schools.

How many students attend Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 66 students attended Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy?

Students at Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy are 47% White, 30% African American, 15% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy

Summary:

Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy is a public middle school in Clearwater, Florida, serving grades 4-8 with a total enrollment of 66 students. The school is part of the Pinellas School District, which is ranked 23rd out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While the school has a diverse student population, it consistently underperforms the district and state averages in academic metrics. Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy has significantly higher chronic absenteeism rates, with 29.9% of students chronically absent compared to the Pinellas district average of 24.2% and the Florida state average of 21.4%. Additionally, the school's test scores lag behind, with only 11% of 5th-grade students proficient or better in FAST/English Language Arts, compared to 59% in the Pinellas district and 55% statewide. The school also has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 72.73%, indicating a larger proportion of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

Interestingly, Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy spends significantly more per student than the district and state averages, with a per-student spending of $14,918 in the 2022-2023 school year, compared to the Pinellas district average of $9,320 and the Florida state average of $8,839. However, this higher spending has not translated into improved academic performance, as the school's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the past several years, from 847th out of 1,035 Florida middle schools in the 2017-2018 school year to 1,092nd out of 1,196 in the 2023-2024 school year. Nearby schools, such as East Lake Middle School Academy Of Engineering and Clearwater Fundamental Middle School, consistently outperform Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy, suggesting that the factors contributing to their success could be examined and potentially replicated at Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy.

Detail:

Public 4-8

3030 N McMullen Booth Rd
Clearwater, FL 33761

(727) 791-3522

District: Pinellas

SchoolDigger Rank:
1092^nd of 1,196 Florida Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,918

Student/teacher ratio: n/a

Number of students: 66

Racial breakdown:

White:

47.0%

African American:

30.3%

Hispanic:

15.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 72.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy ranks worse than 98.6% of elementary schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.58. (See more...)

Compare Details Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy ranks worse than 91.3% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks last among 20 ranked middle schools in the Pinellas School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.72. (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 Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy has the smallest middle school student body size in the Pinellas School District. Student population at Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (47%), African American (30.3%), Hispanic (15.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 72.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy is $14,918, which is the highest among 20 middle schools in the Pinellas School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy 1092^nd of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy in the ranking list.)

Pinellas:

SchoolDigger ranks Pinellas 23^rd of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	3.25	1668^th	1688	1.2%
2007	3.27	1756^th	1786	1.7%
2008	5.31	1743^rd	1789	2.6%
2009	8.39	1757^th	1847	4.9%
2010	5.26	1870^th	1919	2.6%
2011	11.08	1847^th	1985	7.0%
2012	2.53	1971^st	1984	0.7%
2013	4.62	1997^th	2029	1.6%
2014	3.69	2037^th	2064	1.3%
2016	5.48	2041^st	2087	2.2%
2017	10.57	1990^th	2112	5.8%
2018	5.54	2072^nd	2118	2.2%
2019	3.70	2145^th	2182	1.7%
2021	8.13	2169^th	2247	3.5%
2022	5.14	2183^rd	2219	1.6%
2023	2.80	2220^th	2240	0.9%
2024	4.58	2224^th	2256	1.4%

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Rank History for Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2009	28.77	581^st	780	25.5%
2010	21.42	682^nd	839	18.7%
2011	20.46	720^th	891	19.2%
2012	7.26	823^rd	897	8.2%
2013	6.54	880^th	956	7.9%
2014	17.59	850^th	999	14.9%
2016	19.59	824^th	997	17.4%
2017	23.53	810^th	1031	21.4%
2018	20.57	847^th	1035	18.2%
2019	17.64	940^th	1099	14.5%
2021	9.20	1079^th	1136	5.0%
2022	8.35	1084^th	1148	5.6%
2023	19.67	985^th	1177	16.3%
2024	11.72	1092^nd	1196	8.7%

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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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Reviews:

by a parent
Thursday, October 20, 2011

They are very communicative. Work with me and my child. Alert me to potential issues. Help students development themselves. Work on giving them tools to help themselves learn. Provide active positive role models. Keep me informed of issues. Meet with me when I ask to go over anything including the 504 plan. I am pleased with the school and the results in my child. It is a very upbeat, rewarding and positive learning experience for the children. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2002	27	8	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	38
2003	27	8	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	38
2004	25	9	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	38
2005	24	10	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	38
2006	24	13	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	38
2007	23	8	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	4	38
2008	45	12	2	8	0	n/a	n/a	5	72
2009	55	10	3	9	0	n/a	n/a	6	83
2010	52	11	3	13	0	n/a	n/a	6	85
2011	58	15	2	13	0	0	0	0	88
2012	51	19	2	14	1	0	1	0	88
2013	48	21	2	14	1	0	1	0	87
2014	39	24	0	11	1	0	2	0	77
2015	36	19	1	13	1	0	1	0	71
2016	38	22	1	13	1	0	4	0	79
2017	43	19	0	12	0	0	5	0	79
2018	37	19	1	11	0	0	5	0	73
2019	30	16	1	8	0	0	4	0	59
2020	30	16	2	9	0	0	5	0	62
2021	34	21	2	10	0	0	4	0	71
2022	29	23	2	11	0	0	5	0	70
2023	31	20	2	10	0	0	3	0	66

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 Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	38	0.0	n/a	73.7
2003	38	0.0	n/a	73.7
2004	38	n/a	n/a	86.8
2005	38	0.0	n/a	60.5
2006	38	n/a	n/a	60.5
2007	38	n/a	n/a	64.7
2008	72	n/a	n/a	53.7
2009	83	n/a	n/a	53.2
2010	85	n/a	n/a	55.7
2011	88	n/a	n/a	55.7
2012	88	n/a	n/a	60.2
2013	87	n/a	n/a	66.7
2014	77	n/a	n/a	74
2015	71	n/a	n/a	21.1
2016	79	n/a	n/a	73.4
2017	79	n/a	n/a	81
2018	73	n/a	n/a	72.6
2019	59	n/a	n/a	66.1
2020	62	n/a	n/a	59.7
2021	71	0.0	n/a	63.4
2022	70	n/a	n/a	65.7
2023	66	0.0	n/a	72.7

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 Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	38	0.0	n/a	73.7
2003	38	0.0	n/a	73.7
2004	38	n/a	n/a	86.8
2005	38	0.0	n/a	60.5
2006	38	n/a	n/a	60.5
2007	38	n/a	n/a	64.7
2008	72	n/a	n/a	53.7
2009	83	n/a	n/a	53.2
2010	85	n/a	n/a	55.7
2011	88	n/a	n/a	55.7
2012	88	n/a	n/a	60.2
2013	87	n/a	n/a	66.7
2014	77	n/a	n/a	74
2015	71	n/a	n/a	21.1
2016	79	n/a	n/a	73.4
2017	79	n/a	n/a	81
2018	73	n/a	n/a	72.6
2019	59	n/a	n/a	66.1
2020	62	n/a	n/a	59.7
2021	71	0.0	n/a	63.4
2022	70	n/a	n/a	65.7
2023	66	0.0	n/a	72.7

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 Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$768 (8.5%)	$8,311 (91.5%)	$9,079
2019	$829 (7.1%)	$10,869 (92.9%)	$11,697
2020	$657 (5.7%)	$10,893 (94.3%)	$11,550
2021	$1,098 (9.5%)	$10,500 (90.5%)	$11,598
2022	$1,207 (11.0%)	$9,740 (89.0%)	$10,948
2023	$2,226 (14.9%)	$12,692 (85.1%)	$14,918

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy

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 2145^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 2220^th of 2240 Elementary schools	0.8%
Ranks 940^th of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 985^th of 1177 Middle schools	1.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy)	9	17	8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)	56	57	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy)	18	25	7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)	64	65	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy)	18	15	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)	54	58	4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy)	24	30	6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)	60	58	2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy)	24	12	12%
5th Grade Science (Pinellas)	54	60	6%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy)	25	24	1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)	51	48	3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy)	6	6
6th Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)	44	47	3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy)	18	13	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)	51	46	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	52	48	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy)	18	27	9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)	60	52	8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	54	46	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy)	27	6	21%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)	55	45	10%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy)	45	13	32%
8th Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)	31	25	6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	46	42	4%
8th Grade Science (Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy)	45	29	16%
8th Grade Science (Pinellas)	51	47	4%
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	44	4%
End of Course Civics (Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy)	64	69	5%
End of Course Civics (Pinellas)	68	68
End of Course Civics (Florida)	71	66	5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	59	66	11.9%
African American	16	20	25%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	2	100%
Hispanic	8	10	25%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	30	31	3.3%
Two or More Races	4	3	25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	66.1%	72.7%	6.6%

Schools Near Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy

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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 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 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th 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 Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy	Public	4-8	3030 N McMullen Booth Rd	Clearwater	33761	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 791-3522	66	0		72.7%	31 (47.0%)	20 (30.3%)	10 (15.2%)	2 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.5%)	11.7	1092^nd of 1196 public middle schools	8.7%		19.7	985^th of 1177 public middle schools	16.3%	107	11.0	14.0	25.0	29.0	22.0	7.0	31.0	29.0	33.0	29.0			77.0	$14,918	$2,226	$12,692
Safety Harbor Middle School	Public	6-8	901 1st Ave N	Safety Harbor	34695	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	No	(727) 724-1400	974	49	19.8	49.8%	520 (53.4%)	95 (9.8%)	286 (29.4%)	20 (2.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (5.3%)	44.5	666^th of 1196 public middle schools	44.3%		50.1	563^rd of 1177 public middle schools	52.2%	103		54.0	52.0	41.0		49.0	18.0	47.0		47.0	72.0	97.0	71.0	$8,917	$784	$8,133
Palm Harbor Middle School	Public	6-8	1800 Tampa Rd	Palm Harbor	34683	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	No	(727) 669-1146	1,080	50	21.6	36.8%	785 (72.7%)	40 (3.7%)	189 (17.5%)	25 (2.3%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (3.6%)	68.3	347^th of 1196 public middle schools	71.0%		65.3	379^th of 1177 public middle schools	67.8%	32		59.0	65.0	60.0		63.0	31.0	70.0		57.0	80.0	100.0	84.0	$8,800	$787	$8,013
Joseph L. Carwise Middle School	Public	6-8	3301 Bentley Dr	Palm Harbor	34684	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	No	(727) 724-1442	1,098	58	18.9	38.3%	731 (66.6%)	71 (6.5%)	204 (18.6%)	34 (3.1%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	55 (5.0%)	73	294^th of 1196 public middle schools	75.4%		73.2	282^nd of 1177 public middle schools	76.0%	12		66.0	69.0	56.0		74.0	38.0	78.0		51.0	83.0	100.0	74.0	$9,320	$939	$8,381
Dunedin Highland Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	70 Patricia Ave	Dunedin	34698	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	No	(727) 469-4112	899	52	17.2	52.8%	400 (44.5%)	165 (18.4%)	227 (25.3%)	44 (4.9%)	3 (0.3%)	15 (1.7%)	45 (5.0%)	64.2	396^th of 1196 public middle schools	66.9%		63.4	399^th of 1177 public middle schools	66.1%	3		59.0	59.0	60.0		63.0	21.0	64.0		57.0	91.0	100.0	76.0	$10,722	$1,646	$9,076
Clearwater Fundamental Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	1660 Palmetto St	Clearwater	33755	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	No	(727) 298-1609	753	36	20.9	33.1%	495 (65.7%)	25 (3.3%)	184 (24.4%)	16 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (4.4%)	94.9	32^nd of 1196 public middle schools	97.3%		94.4	40^th of 1177 public middle schools	96.6%	8		83.0	86.0	87.0		87.0	93.0	96.0		83.0	100.0	100.0	96.0	$8,216	$604	$7,614
Farnell Middle School	Public	6-8	13912 Nine Eagles Dr	Tampa	33626	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 356-1640	1,214	56	21.6	25.8%	621 (51.2%)	60 (4.9%)	318 (26.2%)	124 (10.2%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	88 (7.2%)	82.2	169^th of 1196 public middle schools	85.9%		86.1	129^th of 1177 public middle schools	89.0%	40		79.0	66.0	63.0		82.0	38.0	80.0		66.0	93.0	100.0	86.0	$7,744	$1,248	$6,497
Oak Grove Middle School	Public	6-8	1370 S Belcher Rd	Clearwater	33764	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 524-4430	843	43	19.6	66.0%	292 (34.6%)	125 (14.8%)	367 (43.5%)	16 (1.9%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	41 (4.9%)	40.3	716^th of 1196 public middle schools	40.1%		24.3	918^th of 1177 public middle schools	22.0%	202		49.0	41.0	47.0		49.0	30.0	54.0		37.0	77.0		71.0	$9,788	$1,223	$8,565
East Lake Middle School Academy Of Engineering	Public, Magnet	6-8	1200 Silver Eagle Dr	Tarpon Springs	34688	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	No	(727) 942-5419	394	21	18.7	15.0%	328 (83.2%)	9 (2.3%)	32 (8.1%)	15 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.5%)	94.8	33^rd of 1196 public middle schools	97.2%		94	45^th of 1177 public middle schools	96.2%	12		88.0	85.0	82.0		87.0		90.0		87.0	92.0	97.0	95.0	$9,007	$516	$8,491
Davidsen Middle School	Public	6-8	10501 Montague St	Tampa	33626	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 558-5300	1,002	56	17.8	53.4%	220 (22.0%)	54 (5.4%)	648 (64.7%)	41 (4.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	37 (3.7%)	41.8	699^th of 1196 public middle schools	41.6%		46	623^rd of 1177 public middle schools	47.1%	76		50.0	42.0	45.0		46.0	33.0	56.0		42.0	81.0	100.0	72.0	$8,839	$1,976	$6,861

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