Very Good
#929 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 25% in state
Plato Academy Palm Harbor Charter School
Elementary School · Pinellas · Palm Harbor, FL
A Pinellas charter elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1601 CURLEW RD, Palm Harbor, FL 34683
- Math 71% vs FL 57% (2024)
- Reading 73% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Plato Academy Palm Harbor Charter School score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 8 points across the 14-year record (2011–2024) and has held near 72% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2011-2024) · reading/ELA 78% (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 34 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
27.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Plato Academy Palm Harbor Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 12Car-Dependent
- Transit 13Minimal Transit
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average277/100K
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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
$90,037
Median home value
$424,200
Median rent
$1,655/mo
College educated
43.2%
Homeownership
80.5%
Poverty rate
10.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34683; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waldorf School of Tampa BayPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 87 | Compare → |
| Garrison-jones Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 598 | Compare → |
| Discovery Academy of ScienceCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.5 | K–8 | 1.2 mi | 661 | Compare → |
| Elisa Nelson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.7 | 1–5 | 1.5 mi | 431 | Compare → |
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.
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
- #54 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 Palm Harbor Charter School is listed in PINELLAS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Plato Academy Palm Harbor Charter School
Plato Academy Palm Harbor Charter School is a public elementary school in Palm Harbor, FL, part of Pinellas, serving approximately 353 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #929 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Plato Academy Palm Harbor Charter School
What grades does Plato Academy Palm Harbor Charter School serve?
Plato Academy Palm Harbor Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Plato Academy Palm Harbor Charter School?
Plato Academy Palm Harbor Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 353 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plato Academy Palm Harbor Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Plato Academy Palm Harbor Charter School is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Plato Academy Palm Harbor Charter School rank in FL?
Plato Academy Palm Harbor Charter School ranks #929 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Plato Academy Palm Harbor Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Plato Academy Palm Harbor Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Palm Harbor Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Plato Academy Palm Harbor Charter School has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Is Plato Academy Palm Harbor Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Plato Academy Palm Harbor 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 Palm Harbor Charter School a Title I school?
No, Plato Academy Palm Harbor Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Plato Academy Palm Harbor Charter School?
27.5% of students at Plato Academy Palm Harbor 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
- 353
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Pinellas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.7%
- Phone
- (727) 228-6850
- Area population (ZIP 34683)
- 34,180
- Area average commute
- 27.3 min
- Area median age
- 47.5
Official sources & links
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 34683; 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
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