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#3227 of 3,778 schools in FL

Plato Academy Largo Charter School

Elementary School · Pinellas · Largo, FL

A Pinellas charter elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

7100 142ND AVE N, Largo, FL 33771

  • Math 48% vs FL 55% (2024)
  • Reading 46% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.5Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.77 pts/yr
Data Period2011–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.7Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency47.7% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency45.7% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg-12.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-9.5 pts
Overall Proficiency47% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-5.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile39th
Resources & Environment9.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.6:1
District spending per student$12,514
Chronic Absenteeism24.9%

Students at Plato Academy Largo Charter School score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency48%(2024 FAST)
School
State
55%(2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency46%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2020, to 47% in 2024, across a 14-year record (2011–2024).

Show all 13 years
2011
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2013
ELA
78%
2014
Math
87%
ELA
75%
2015
Math
86%
ELA
75%
2016
Math
72%
ELA
65%
2017
Math
66%
ELA
58%
2018
Math
61%
ELA
64%
2019
Math
61%
ELA
64%
2020*
Math
51%
ELA
59%
2021*
Math
51%
ELA
59%
2022
Math
52%
ELA
53%
2024
Math
48%
ELA
46%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2011-2024) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2011-2024)

* 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

46.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Plato Academy Largo Charter School 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 20Car-Dependent
  • Transit 30Some Transit
  • Bike 43Somewhat 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

$60,139

Median home value

$145,600

Median rent

$1,379/mo

College educated

24.9%

Homeownership

63.5%

Poverty rate

10.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33771; 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
Camelot SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–50.6 mi16Compare →
Frontier Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.5PK–50.6 mi609Compare →
Pinellas Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified6.9K–80.7 mi783Compare →
Blossom Montessori School for the DeafPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–61.3 mi16Compare →

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.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Pinellas

Schools in district
153
Rank in district
#144 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

Plato Academy Largo Charter School is listed in PINELLAS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Plato Academy Largo Charter School

Plato Academy Largo Charter School is a public elementary school in Largo, FL, part of Pinellas, serving approximately 337 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #3,227 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Plato Academy Largo Charter School

What grades does Plato Academy Largo Charter School serve?

Plato Academy Largo Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Plato Academy Largo Charter School?

Plato Academy Largo Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 337 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Plato Academy Largo Charter School?

The student-teacher ratio at Plato Academy Largo Charter School is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Plato Academy Largo Charter School rank in FL?

Plato Academy Largo Charter School ranks #3,227 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Plato Academy Largo Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?

Plato Academy Largo Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Plato Academy Largo Charter School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Plato Academy Largo Charter School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).

Is Plato Academy Largo Charter School a charter school?

Yes, Plato Academy Largo Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Plato Academy Largo Charter School a Title I school?

No, Plato Academy Largo Charter School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Plato Academy Largo Charter School?

46.6% of students at Plato Academy Largo Charter School 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
337
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Pinellas County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.9%
Area population (ZIP 33771)
27,908
Area average commute
22.8 min
Area median age
51.8
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 33771; 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, 2011-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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