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Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy

Middle School · Pinellas · Clearwater, FL

A Pinellas middle school where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.

3030 N MCMULLEN BOOTH RD, Clearwater, FL 33761

  • Math 22% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • Reading 20% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.6Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.02 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics2.3Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22.2% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency19.8% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg-33.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-35 pts
Overall Proficiency21% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-22.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile7th
Resources & Environment8.2Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.2:1
District spending per student$12,514
Chronic Absenteeism30.3%

Students at Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency22%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency20%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 21% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
42%
ELA
32%
2010
Math
47%
ELA
32%
2011
Math
22%
ELA
17%
2012
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2013
ELA
27%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
22%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
12%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
17%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
17%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
17%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
17%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
12%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
12%
2022
Math
18%
ELA
23%
2024
Math
22%
ELA
20%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 35 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

67.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Tampa map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 22Car-Dependent
  • Transit 26Some Transit
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average277/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$71,839

Median home value

$271,100

Median rent

$1,711/mo

College educated

37.8%

Homeownership

78.5%

Poverty rate

8.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33761; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Safety Harbor Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.36–82.5 mi977Compare →
The Depaul School for DyslexiaPrivate · tuition7.1private1–83.0 mi87Compare →
Paul B. Stephens Ese CenterEnrollment path unverified5.7PK–123.1 mi148Compare →
Huntington Learning CenterPrivate · tuitionNot rated1–123.4 mi11Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Pinellas

Schools in district
153
Rank in district
#132 of 148
District spending per student
$12,514NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy is listed in PINELLAS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy

Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy is a public middle school in Clearwater, FL, part of Pinellas, serving approximately 76 students in grades 4th-8th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,772 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy

What grades does Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy serve?

Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy serves students in grades 4th through 8th.

How many students attend Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy?

Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy has an enrollment of approximately 76 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy rank in FL?

Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy ranks #2,772 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy a charter school?

No, Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy a Title I school?

No, Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy?

67.1% of students at Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
4th – 8th
Enrollment
76
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
5
Type
alternative
Setting
Midsize City
County
Pinellas County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
30.3%
Area population (ZIP 33761)
18,399
Area average commute
23.9 min
Area median age
53.6
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 33761; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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