Is Pinellas Preparatory Academy a good school?

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

How many students attend Pinellas Preparatory Academy?

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

What is the racial makeup of Pinellas Preparatory Academy?

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

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:
779^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,315

Student/teacher ratio: 13.2

Number of students: 794

Racial breakdown:

White:

61.5%

Hispanic:

16.6%

Asian:

10.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 27.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Pinellas Preparatory Academy ranks better than 65.5% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 42^nd among 90 ranked elementary schools in the Pinellas School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.74. (See more...)

Compare Details Pinellas Preparatory Academy ranks better than 85.7% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.07. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 (61.5%), Hispanic (16.6%), Asian (10.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 27.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pinellas Preparatory Academy is 13.2, which is the 34^th best among 90 elementary schools in the Pinellas School District. (See more...)

Compare Pinellas Preparatory Academy employs 60 full-time teachers.

Finance

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 171^st of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Pinellas Preparatory 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 Pinellas Preparatory Academy

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

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Rank History for Pinellas Preparatory Academy

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

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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: 3.7)

67%

33%

Reviews:

by a parent
Friday, September 21, 2018

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

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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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

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 684^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 772^nd of 2240 Elementary schools	3.1%
Ranks 206^th of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 225^th 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)	66	64	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)	56	57	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pinellas Preparatory Academy)	47	52	5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)	64	65	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas Preparatory Academy)	68	54	14%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)	54	58	4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pinellas Preparatory Academy)	68	39	29%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)	60	58	2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Pinellas Preparatory Academy)	56	44	12%
5th Grade Science (Pinellas)	54	60	6%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas Preparatory Academy)	71	63	8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)	51	48	3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Pinellas Preparatory Academy)	73	59	14%
6th Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)	44	47	3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas Preparatory Academy)	67	63	4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)	51	46	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	52	48	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Pinellas Preparatory Academy)	76	76
7th Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)	60	52	8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	54	46	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas Preparatory Academy)	72	65	7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)	55	45	10%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Pinellas Preparatory Academy)	80	65	15%
8th Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)	31	25	6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	46	42	4%
8th Grade Science (Pinellas Preparatory Academy)	54	62	8%
8th Grade Science (Pinellas)	51	47	4%
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	44	4%
End of Course Civics (Pinellas Preparatory Academy)	78	85	7%
End of Course Civics (Pinellas)	68	68
End of Course Civics (Florida)	71	66	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Pinellas Preparatory Academy)	96	100	4%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Pinellas)	56	52	4%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	440	794	80.5%
African American	22	45	104.5%
American Indian	0	3
Asian	31	86	177.4%
Hispanic	59	132	123.7%
Pacific Islander	0	3
White	314	488	55.4%
Two or More Races	14	37	164.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	27.7%	27.2%	0.5%

Schools Near Pinellas Preparatory 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 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 Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Pinellas Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	2300 Belcher Rd S	Largo	33771	Pinellas County	Pinellas	Yes	No	No	No	(727) 536-3600	794	60	13.2	27.2%	488 (61.5%)	45 (5.7%)	132 (16.6%)	86 (10.8%)	3 (0.4%)	3 (0.4%)	37 (4.7%)	63.7	779^th of 2256 public elementary schools	65.5%		63	772^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	65.5%	7	63.0	61.0	65.0	68.0	61.0	75.0	62.0	64.0	9.0	76.0	71.0	77.0	49.0	75.0	95.0	100.0	94.0	$9,315	$767	$8,548
Plato Academy Largo Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	7100 142nd Ave N	Largo	33771	Pinellas County	Pinellas	Yes	No	No	No	(727) 228-9552	347	28	12.3	51.6%	202 (58.2%)	23 (6.6%)	83 (23.9%)	25 (7.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.7%)	33.4	1529^th of 2256 public elementary schools	32.2%		40.7	1313^th of 2240 public elementary schools	41.4%	216	34.0	47.0	49.0	48.0	55.0	41.0	40.0	71.0	52.0	42.0	16.0	65.0	25.0	54.0	59.0		73.0	$9,489	$564	$8,926
Frontier Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6995 Hopedale Ln	Clearwater	33764	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 538-7335	651	46	14.1	71.7%	265 (40.7%)	98 (15.1%)	224 (34.4%)	25 (3.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	37 (5.7%)	63.2	794^th of 2256 public elementary schools	64.8%		51.2	1073^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	52.1%	279	59.0	58.0	56.0				53.0	62.0	72.0				65.0					$13,262	$2,111	$11,152
Walsingham Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	9099 Walsingham Rd	Largo	33773	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 588-3519	392	28	14.0	67.1%	184 (46.9%)	58 (14.8%)	100 (25.5%)	16 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (8.7%)	74.4	537^th of 2256 public elementary schools	76.2%		57.4	906^th of 2240 public elementary schools	59.6%	369	76.0	41.0	77.0				78.0	62.0	75.0				63.0					$14,652	$2,114	$12,538
Southern Oak Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	9101 Walsingham Rd	Largo	33773	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	No	(727) 588-4654	556	34	16.3	60.8%	314 (56.5%)	68 (12.2%)	116 (20.9%)	15 (2.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	41 (7.4%)	73.9	550^th of 2256 public elementary schools	75.6%		64.9	744^th of 2240 public elementary schools	66.8%	194	73.0	60.0	61.0				67.0	79.0	53.0				74.0					$12,270	$1,847	$10,423
Fuguitt Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	13010 101st St	Largo	33773	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 588-3576	479	37	12.9	68.1%	235 (49.1%)	94 (19.6%)	95 (19.8%)	15 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.3%)	34 (7.1%)	52.7	1026^th of 2256 public elementary schools	54.5%		63.9	755^th of 2240 public elementary schools	66.3%	271	53.0	38.0	63.0				58.0	54.0	63.0				61.0					$16,202	$3,083	$13,118
High Point Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5921 150th Ave N	Clearwater	33760	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 538-7440	609	44	13.8	79.8%	142 (23.3%)	101 (16.6%)	315 (51.7%)	11 (1.8%)	3 (0.5%)	6 (1.0%)	31 (5.1%)	42.3	1284^th of 2256 public elementary schools	43.1%		45.6	1196^th of 2240 public elementary schools	46.6%	88	48.0	40.0	44.0				64.0	68.0	42.0				44.0					$15,507	$3,190	$12,318
Cross Bayou Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6886 102nd Ave N	Pinellas Park	33782	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 547-7834	356	30	11.8	64.0%	178 (50.0%)	45 (12.6%)	80 (22.5%)	34 (9.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.1%)	32	1561^st of 2256 public elementary schools	30.8%		24	1772^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	20.9%	211	38.0	38.0	50.0				36.0	44.0	53.0				60.0					$19,130	$2,695	$16,435
Belcher Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2215 Lancaster Drive	Clearwater	33764	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	No	(727) 538-7437	489	38	12.8	62.0%	247 (50.5%)	74 (15.1%)	103 (21.1%)	13 (2.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	50 (10.2%)	62.3	814^th of 2256 public elementary schools	63.9%		53.8	997^th of 2240 public elementary schools	55.5%	183	62.0	46.0	51.0				66.0	63.0	70.0				61.0					$13,757	$1,932	$11,825
Plato Seminole	Public, Charter	K-8	10888 126th Ave N	Largo	33778	Pinellas County	Pinellas	Yes	No	No	No	(727) 228-9950	366	28	13.0	40.4%	260 (71.0%)	23 (6.3%)	50 (13.7%)	15 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.9%)	57.5	909^th of 2256 public elementary schools	59.7%		58.2	882^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	60.6%	27	56.0	67.0	65.0	45.0	55.0	51.0	58.0	26.0	76.0	37.0	14.0	39.0	65.0	39.0	60.0		70.0	$8,947	$900	$8,046

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