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#1120 of 3,778 schools in FL

Top 30% in state

Pinellas Academy of Math and Science

Elementary School · Pinellas · Largo, FL

A charter elementary school in Largo, FL serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.

Charter

1775 S HIGHLAND AVE, Largo, FL 33756

  • Math 53% vs FL 55% (2024)
  • Reading 52% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.0Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-0.68 pts/yr
Data Period2012–2024
TrendStable
Academics6.9Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency53.2% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52.2% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg-7.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-3 pts
Overall Proficiency53% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected+2.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile54th
Resources & Environment9.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.6:1
District spending per student$12,514
Chronic Absenteeism9.5%

Students at Pinellas Academy of Math and Science score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency53%(2024 FAST)
School
State
55%(2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency52%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 10 points across the 13-year record (2012–2024) and has held near 53% recently.

Show all 12 years
2012
Math
62%
ELA
64%
2013
ELA
66%
2014
Math
51%
ELA
59%
2015
Math
58%
ELA
59%
2016
Math
61%
ELA
61%
2017
Math
61%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
61%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
61%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
56%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
56%
2022
Math
55%
ELA
54%
2024
Math
53%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2012-2024) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2012-2024)

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

Based on 33 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

51.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Pinellas Academy of Math and Science 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 48Car-Dependent
  • Transit 28Some Transit
  • Bike 46Somewhat 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

$63,990

Median home value

$335,800

Median rent

$1,382/mo

College educated

30.2%

Homeownership

61.7%

Poverty rate

14%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33756; 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
Iva Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.6privateK–120.5 mi123Compare →
Ponce De Leon Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.3PK–50.6 mi546Compare →
First Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition5.9privatePK–80.7 mi56Compare →
St Pauls SchoolPrivate · tuition7.6privatePK–81.0 mi318Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

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
#61 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

Pinellas Academy of Math and Science is listed in PINELLAS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Pinellas Academy of Math and Science

Pinellas Academy of Math and Science is a public elementary school in Largo, FL, part of Pinellas, serving approximately 894 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,120 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pinellas Academy of Math and Science

What grades does Pinellas Academy of Math and Science serve?

Pinellas Academy of Math and Science serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Pinellas Academy of Math and Science?

Pinellas Academy of Math and Science has an enrollment of approximately 894 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pinellas Academy of Math and Science?

The student-teacher ratio at Pinellas Academy of Math and Science is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pinellas Academy of Math and Science rank in FL?

Pinellas Academy of Math and Science ranks #1,120 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Pinellas Academy of Math and Science's MySchoolScout rating?

Pinellas Academy of Math and Science has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Pinellas Academy of Math and Science?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pinellas Academy of Math and Science has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).

Is Pinellas Academy of Math and Science a charter school?

Yes, Pinellas Academy of Math and Science is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Pinellas Academy of Math and Science a Title I school?

No, Pinellas Academy of Math and Science is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pinellas Academy of Math and Science?

51.6% of students at Pinellas Academy of Math and Science 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
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
894
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
54
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Pinellas County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
9.5%
Area population (ZIP 33756)
32,928
Area average commute
23.1 min
Area median age
45
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 33756; 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, 2012-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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