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#2191 of 3,778 schools in FL
Pinellas Juvenile Det Center
School · PINELLAS
301 4TH ST SW, Largo, FL 33770
Enrollment
83
Score
5.9
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
83
Score
5.9
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Florida schools
#2,191 of 3,778
In Largo
#12 of 17
public schools
In district
#116 of 148
PINELLAS
Academic growth
9.6 / 10
Excellent
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Pinellas Juvenile Det Center
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About Pinellas Juvenile Det Center
Pinellas Juvenile Det Center is a public school in Largo, FL, part of PINELLAS. Pinellas Juvenile Det Center serves approximately 83 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-12th. Pinellas Juvenile Det Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,191 of 3,778 schools in FL.
Structured state assessment records for Pinellas Juvenile Det Center show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
- This school 5.9 · Average
- District avg 7.0
- FL avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 83 students, Pinellas Juvenile Det Center is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Test scores at Pinellas Juvenile Det Center sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
Score Breakdown
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Pinellas Juvenile Det Center — Students at Pinellas Juvenile Det Center score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
54.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores FL EDFACTS (2020-21)
Based on 16 test records from FL state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.6/10.
How Pinellas Juvenile Det Center Compares
See how Pinellas Juvenile Det Center performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
301 4TH ST SW, Largo, FL 33770
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Pinellas Juvenile Det Center may also want to explore other schools in the area. PINELLAS VIRTUAL FRANCHISE (rated 6.8/10, 0.4 miles away, in nearby Clearwater), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, WOODLAWN COMMUNITY ACADEMY (rated 6.8/10, 1.7 miles away, in nearby Clearwater), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Largo, see our Largo schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.5 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 33770 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$58,071
Median Home Value
$245,200
Median Rent
$1,481/mo
Population
25,005
College Educated
26%
Homeownership
60.8%
Avg Commute
22.5 min
Poverty Rate
13.7%
Median Age
49.3
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Pinellas Juvenile Det Center
What grades does Pinellas Juvenile Det Center serve?
Pinellas Juvenile Det Center serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Pinellas Juvenile Det Center?
Pinellas Juvenile Det Center has an enrollment of approximately 83 students.
How does Pinellas Juvenile Det Center rank in FL?
Pinellas Juvenile Det Center ranks #2,191 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Pinellas Juvenile Det Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Pinellas Juvenile Det Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Juvenile Det Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pinellas Juvenile Det Center has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Pinellas Juvenile Det Center a charter school?
No, Pinellas Juvenile Det Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pinellas Juvenile Det Center a Title I school?
No, Pinellas Juvenile Det Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pinellas Juvenile Det Center?
54.2% of students at Pinellas Juvenile Det Center qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 83
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 54.2%
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Pinellas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 2.4%
- Phone
- (727) 588-6069
Resources & Links
District
PINELLAS- District Enrollment
- 91,021
- Schools in District
- 153
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $12,514
- District Rank
- #116 of 148
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