Pinellas Preparatory Academy

Summary:

Pinellas Preparatory Academy is a public charter elementary and middle school located in Largo, Florida, serving 794 students from kindergarten through 8th grade. The school is part of the Pinellas County School District, which is ranked 23rd out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Pinellas Preparatory Academy consistently outperforms the Pinellas County and Florida state averages on standardized tests, with 95% proficiency in Algebra 1 and 100% proficiency in Geometry, compared to 54-55% for the county and state. The school also has a more diverse student population, with 61.46% White, 5.67% African American, 16.62% Hispanic, and 10.83% Asian students. Additionally, Pinellas Preparatory Academy has a lower chronic absenteeism rate of 12.8%, compared to the district average of 33%.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Plato Seminole, Pinellas Central Elementary School, and Southern Oak Elementary School, Pinellas Preparatory Academy stands out for its stronger academic performance, greater racial diversity, and lower chronic absenteeism rates. The school also has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 27.2%, compared to the nearby schools, which range from 40.4% to 79.8%.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

 2300 Belcher Rd S
       Largo, FL  33771


(727) 536-3600

District: Pinellas

SchoolDigger Rank:
779th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,315 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.2 Help
Number of students:  794

Racial breakdown:

White:
61.5%
Hispanic:
16.6%
Asian:
10.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  27.2% Help


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Compare Details Pinellas Preparatory Academy ranks better than 65.5% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 42nd among 90 ranked elementary schools in the Pinellas School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.74. (See more...)
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Compare Details Pinellas Preparatory Academy ranks better than 85.7% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.07. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (61.5%), Hispanic (16.6%), Asian (10.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 27.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pinellas Preparatory Academy is 13.2, which is the 34th best among 90 elementary schools in the Pinellas School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pinellas Preparatory Academy is $9,315. 79 elementary schools in the Pinellas School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Pinellas Preparatory Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Pinellas Preparatory Academy 171st of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Pinellas Preparatory Academy in the ranking list.)

Pinellas:

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


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Rank History for Pinellas Preparatory Academy

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 86.18 31st 199 84.4%
2005 51.88 130th 202 35.6%
2006 70.19 512th 1688 69.7%
2007 78.87 337th 1786 81.1%
2008 65.25 639th 1789 64.3%
2009 75.23 413th 1847 77.6%
2010 78.49 357th 1919 81.4%
2011 80.77 339th 1985 82.9%
2012 81.25 324th 1984 83.7%
2013 76.55 419th 2029 79.3%
2014 69.14 598th 2064 71.0%
2016 66.27 696th 2087 66.7%
2017 68.81 639th 2112 69.7%
2018 70.74 593rd 2118 72.0%
2019 67.43 684th 2182 68.7%
2021 62.29 804th 2247 64.2%
2022 52.34 1009th 2219 54.5%
2023 62.98 772nd 2240 65.5%
2024 63.74 779th 2256 65.5%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Pinellas Preparatory Academy

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 90.58 38th 602 93.7%
2006 70.61 184th 675 72.7%
2007 74.53 175th 736 76.2%
2008 69.34 220th 740 70.3%
2009 79.37 136th 780 82.6%
2010 82.57 117th 839 86.1%
2011 83.48 122nd 891 86.3%
2012 81.20 142nd 897 84.2%
2013 87.84 75th 956 92.2%
2014 83.37 131st 999 86.9%
2016 86.90 109th 997 89.1%
2017 85.95 130th 1031 87.4%
2018 83.60 155th 1035 85.0%
2019 79.73 206th 1099 81.3%
2021 77.91 216th 1136 81.0%
2022 76.96 237th 1148 79.4%
2023 77.89 225th 1177 80.9%
2024 82.07 171st 1196 85.7%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Pinellas Preparatory Academy Test Scores
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Data source: Florida Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 3.7)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, September 21, 2018

Open Quote The school is not what it used to be. Teachers are leaving, good teachers! Teachers are not applying..still empty spots. The bullying within this school is horrendous and it is not addressed at all. It's brushed away! It's not what it advertises. Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, February 4, 2011

Open Quote If you are looking for quality public education look no further. PPA offers an environment for students to feel safe and be successful. The staff are stellar and the administration A+. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Pinellas Preparatory Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 81 1 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 85
2003 81 1 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 85
2004 139 3 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 143
2005 175 12 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 189
2006 172 13 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 194
2007 210 16 2 10 0 n/a n/a 13 251
2008 252 20 7 10 0 n/a n/a 16 305
2009 300 15 17 15 1 n/a n/a 23 371
2010 313 12 19 21 1 n/a n/a 22 388
2011 315 8 19 35 2 0 17 0 396
2012 347 13 23 41 2 0 14 0 440
2013 339 16 24 42 1 0 18 0 440
2014 345 11 19 45 2 0 17 0 439
2015 336 16 22 42 3 0 21 0 440
2016 332 16 26 44 3 0 19 0 440
2017 327 18 26 47 2 0 20 0 440
2018 328 21 26 50 1 0 15 0 441
2019 314 22 31 59 0 0 14 0 440
2020 310 18 34 62 1 0 15 0 440
2021 310 16 35 66 1 0 13 0 441
2022 527 32 76 127 3 0 35 0 800
2023 488 45 86 132 3 3 37 0 794

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 Pinellas Preparatory Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 85 4.0 21.3 18.8
2003 85 4.0 21.3 18.8
2004 143 8.0 17.9 4.9
2005 189 10.0 18.9 10.6
2006 194 12.0 16.2 12.9
2007 251 17.0 14.8 24.8
2008 305 21.5 14.2 23.5
2009 371 27.9 15.1 28.4
2010 388 26.5 14.6 36.6
2011 396 26.3 15.0 29
2012 440 30.3 14.5 28.4
2013 440 n/a n/a 25.9
2014 439 n/a n/a 25.1
2015 440 n/a n/a 22.5
2016 440 31.0 14.1 29.1
2017 440 29.0 15.1 26.8
2018 441 30.0 14.7 35.6
2019 440 29.0 15.1 27.7
2020 440 31.0 14.1 28
2021 441 30.0 14.7 29.5
2022 800 58.0 13.7 26.5
2023 794 60.0 13.2 27.2

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 Pinellas Preparatory Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 85 4.0 21.3 18.8
2003 85 4.0 21.3 18.8
2004 143 8.0 17.9 4.9
2005 189 10.0 18.9 10.6
2006 194 12.0 16.2 12.9
2007 251 17.0 14.8 24.8
2008 305 21.5 14.2 23.5
2009 371 27.9 15.1 28.4
2010 388 26.5 14.6 36.6
2011 396 26.3 15.0 29
2012 440 30.3 14.5 28.4
2013 440 n/a n/a 25.9
2014 439 n/a n/a 25.1
2015 440 n/a n/a 22.5
2016 440 31.0 14.1 29.1
2017 440 29.0 15.1 26.8
2018 441 30.0 14.7 35.6
2019 440 29.0 15.1 27.7
2020 440 31.0 14.1 28
2021 441 30.0 14.7 29.5
2022 800 58.0 13.7 26.5
2023 794 60.0 13.2 27.2

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 Pinellas Preparatory Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $00 (0.0%) $6,543 (100.0%) $6,543
2019 $00 (0.0%) $7,094 (100.0%) $7,094
2020 $00 (0.0%) $7,065 (100.0%) $7,065
2021 $6,954 (50.9%) $6,714 (49.1%) $13,668
2022 $243 (3.3%) $7,217 (96.7%) $7,460
2023 $767 (8.2%) $8,548 (91.8%) $9,315

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pinellas Preparatory Academy

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 684th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 772nd of 2240 Elementary schools
 3.1%
Ranks 206th of 1099 Middle schoolsRanks 225th of 1177 Middle schools
 0.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas Preparatory Academy)6664
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)5657
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pinellas Preparatory Academy)4752
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)6465
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas Preparatory Academy)6854
 14%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)5458
 4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pinellas Preparatory Academy)6839
 29%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)6058
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Pinellas Preparatory Academy)5644
 12%
   5th Grade Science (Pinellas)5460
 6%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas Preparatory Academy)7163
 8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)5148
 3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Pinellas Preparatory Academy)7359
 14%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)4447
 3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas Preparatory Academy)6763
 4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)5146
 5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5248
 4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Pinellas Preparatory Academy)7676
   7th Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)6052
 8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5446
 8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas Preparatory Academy)7265
 7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)5545
 10%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5649
 7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Pinellas Preparatory Academy)8065
 15%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)3125
 6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)4642
 4%
8th Grade Science (Pinellas Preparatory Academy)5462
 8%
   8th Grade Science (Pinellas)5147
 4%
   8th Grade Science (Florida)4844
 4%
End of Course Civics (Pinellas Preparatory Academy)7885
 7%
   End of Course Civics (Pinellas)6868
   End of Course Civics (Florida)7166
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Pinellas Preparatory Academy)96100
 4%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Pinellas)5652
 4%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students440794
 80.5%
African American2245
 104.5%
American Indian03
Asian3186
 177.4%
Hispanic59132
 123.7%
Pacific Islander03
White314488
 55.4%
Two or More Races1437
 164.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients27.7%27.2%
 0.5%


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Students at Pinellas Preparatory Academy are 61% White, 17% Hispanic, 11% Asian, 6% African American, 5% Two or more races.

Pinellas Preparatory Academy ranks 779th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 794 students attended Pinellas Preparatory Academy.


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