Plato Seminole

Q: Is Plato Seminole a good school?

Plato Seminole ranks 909 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Plato Seminole is a public charter elementary and middle school located in Largo, Florida, serving 366 students from kindergarten through 8th grade. It 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.

Plato Seminole stands out in several key areas. It has a significantly higher percentage of white students (71.04%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 40.24% to 81.99% white students. The school generally performs better than the Pinellas County and Florida averages on standardized tests, particularly in Civics, 5th grade Science, and 4th grade English Language Arts. However, Plato Seminole has seen a steady increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 5.6% in 2018-2019 to 15.8% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the surrounding schools, ranging from 10.3% to 28.8%.

Plato Seminole has also seen a significant increase in spending per student, from $6,109 in 2019-2020 to $8,947 in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average but lower than some of the nearby schools. Additionally, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13 to 14.3 students per teacher, which is lower than the surrounding schools. These factors may contribute to Plato Seminole's strong academic performance, but the school may need to address the increase in chronic absenteeism and ensure equitable access for all students, regardless of their racial or ethnic background.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

10888 126th Ave N
Largo, FL 33778

(727) 228-9950

District: Pinellas

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,947

Student/teacher ratio: 13.0

Number of students: 366

Racial breakdown:

White:

71.0%

Hispanic:

13.7%

African American:

6.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 40.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Plato Seminole ranks better than 59.7% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 52^nd among 90 ranked elementary schools in the Pinellas School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.53. (See more...)

Compare Details Plato Seminole ranks worse than 63% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.79. (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 (71%), Hispanic (13.7%), African American (6.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 40.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Plato Seminole is 13, which is the 27^th best among 90 elementary schools in the Pinellas School District. (See more...)

Compare Plato Seminole employs 28 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Plato Seminole is $8,947. 81 elementary schools in the Pinellas School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Plato Seminole was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Plato Seminole 754^th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Plato Seminole 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 Plato Seminole

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2014	84.60	272^nd	2064	86.8%
2016	83.66	303^rd	2087	85.5%
2017	81.94	332^nd	2112	84.3%
2018	75.97	470^th	2118	77.8%
2019	66.52	696^th	2182	68.1%
2021	67.41	700^th	2247	68.8%
2022	63.79	767^th	2219	65.4%
2023	58.22	882^nd	2240	60.6%
2024	57.53	909^th	2256	59.7%

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

Rank History for Plato Seminole

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2014	71.82	259^th	999	74.1%
2016	72.66	250^th	997	74.9%
2017	65.45	328^th	1031	68.2%
2018	80.94	179^th	1035	82.7%
2019	72.18	282^nd	1099	74.3%
2021	66.67	342^nd	1136	69.9%
2022	48.33	571^st	1148	50.3%
2023	58.84	446^th	1177	62.1%
2024	37.79	754^th	1196	37.0%

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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 Seminole

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2012	109	5	8	12	0	7	141
2013	203	11	10	25	1	17	267
2014	252	10	15	27	1	15	320
2015	284	5	17	39	2	13	360
2016	272	6	18	52	1	11	360
2017	281	10	17	42	1	11	362
2018	293	8	16	36	0	10	363
2019	280	16	17	43	0	7	363
2020	283	16	19	42	0	4	364
2021	270	18	23	37	0	8	356
2022	260	25	17	46	2	9	359
2023	260	23	15	50	0	18	366

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 Seminole

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	141	10.0	14.1	24.8
2013	267	17.0	15.7	33.3
2014	320	16.0	20.0	29.4
2015	360	17.0	21.1	28.1
2016	360	14.0	25.7	28.6
2017	362	20.0	18.1	30.7
2018	363	23.0	15.7	38.8
2019	363	24.0	15.1	33.3
2020	364	18.0	20.2	31
2021	356	25.0	14.2	33.7
2022	359	25.0	14.3	31.8
2023	366	28.0	13.0	40.4

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 Seminole

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	141	10.0	14.1	24.8
2013	267	17.0	15.7	33.3
2014	320	16.0	20.0	29.4
2015	360	17.0	21.1	28.1
2016	360	14.0	25.7	28.6
2017	362	20.0	18.1	30.7
2018	363	23.0	15.7	38.8
2019	363	24.0	15.1	33.3
2020	364	18.0	20.2	31
2021	356	25.0	14.2	33.7
2022	359	25.0	14.3	31.8
2023	366	28.0	13.0	40.4

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 Seminole

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$00 (0.0%)	$7,228 (100.0%)	$7,228
2019	$00 (0.0%)	$7,183 (100.0%)	$7,183
2020	$00 (0.0%)	$6,109 (100.0%)	$6,109
2021	$626 (9.5%)	$5,972 (90.5%)	$6,598
2022	$109 (1.5%)	$7,179 (98.5%)	$7,288
2023	$900 (10.1%)	$8,046 (89.9%)	$8,947

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Plato Seminole

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 696^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 882^nd of 2240 Elementary schools	7.5%
Ranks 282^nd of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 446^th of 1177 Middle schools	12.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Plato Seminole)	60	60
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)	56	52	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Plato Seminole)	66	78	12%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)	62	60	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Plato Seminole)	59	72	13%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)	56	57	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Plato Seminole)	66	56	10%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)	64	65	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Plato Seminole)	80	70	10%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)	54	58	4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Plato Seminole)	87	66	21%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)	60	58	2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Plato Seminole)	69	48	21%
5th Grade Science (Pinellas)	54	60	6%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Plato Seminole)	50	49	1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)	51	48	3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Plato Seminole)	53	36	17%
6th Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)	44	47	3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Plato Seminole)	70	49	21%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)	51	46	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	52	48	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Plato Seminole)	86	53	33%
7th Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)	60	52	8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	54	46	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Plato Seminole)	74	47	27%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)	55	45	10%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Plato Seminole)	53	29	24%
8th Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)	31	25	6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	46	42	4%
8th Grade Science (Plato Seminole)	74	50	24%
8th Grade Science (Pinellas)	51	47	4%
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	44	4%
End of Course Civics (Plato Seminole)	93	74	19%
End of Course Civics (Pinellas)	68	68
End of Course Civics (Florida)	71	66	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Plato Seminole)	92	64	28%
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	363	366	0.8%
African American	16	23	43.8%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	17	15	11.8%
Hispanic	43	50	16.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	280	260	7.1%
Two or More Races	7	18	157.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	33.3%	40.4%	7.1%

Schools Near Plato Seminole

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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
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
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
Ridgecrest Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1901 119th St	Largo	33778	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	No	(727) 588-3580	574	34	16.8	59.1%	231 (40.2%)	179 (31.2%)	70 (12.2%)	34 (5.9%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	56 (9.8%)	62.4	813^th of 2256 public elementary schools	64.0%		73.8	533^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	76.2%	280	57.0	60.0	63.0				58.0	58.0	60.0				58.0					$11,480	$1,064	$10,416
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
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
Mildred Helms Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	561 Clearwater Largo Rd S	Largo	33770	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	No	(727) 588-3569	514	41	12.5	65.0%	246 (47.9%)	86 (16.7%)	123 (23.9%)	6 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.2%)	47 (9.1%)	67.1	698^th of 2256 public elementary schools	69.1%		51.5	1061^st of 2240 public elementary schools	52.6%	363	70.0	58.0	51.0				66.0	64.0	64.0				63.0					$13,426	$1,804	$11,622
Anona Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	12301 Indian Rocks Rd	Largo	33774	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	No	(727) 588-4730	473	34	13.9	45.2%	316 (66.8%)	27 (5.7%)	77 (16.3%)	8 (1.7%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (8.9%)	81.5	366^th of 2256 public elementary schools	83.8%		82.7	348^th of 2240 public elementary schools	84.5%	18	66.0	54.0	64.0				79.0	85.0	78.0				78.0					$13,760	$1,959	$11,801
Oakhurst Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10535 137th St	Largo	33774	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	No	(727) 588-6801	664	47	14.1	37.8%	488 (73.5%)	40 (6.0%)	84 (12.7%)	11 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	40 (6.0%)	85.9	284^th of 2256 public elementary schools	87.4%		82.5	355^th of 2240 public elementary schools	84.2%	71	68.0	68.0	72.0				70.0	80.0	84.0				85.0					$12,449	$1,362	$11,087
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
Bauder Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	12755 86th Ave	Seminole	33776	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	No	(727) 547-7829	644	42	15.3	28.4%	528 (82.0%)	5 (0.8%)	69 (10.7%)	11 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (4.8%)	90.3	172^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	92.4%		89.2	189^th of 2240 public elementary schools	91.6%	17	79.0	69.0	75.0				78.0	83.0	79.0				84.0					$15,260	$1,099	$14,162

Frequently Asked Questions about Plato Seminole

How many students attend Plato Seminole?

In the 2022-23 school year, 366 students attended Plato Seminole.

What is the racial makeup of Plato Seminole?

Students at Plato Seminole are 71% White, 14% Hispanic, 6% African American, 5% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

Is Plato Seminole a good school?

Plato Seminole ranks 909^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Plato Seminole in?

Pinellas

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