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#3442 of 3,778 schools in FL

Plato Academy Trinity Charter School

Elementary School · Pasco · New Port Richey, FL

A Pasco charter elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.

Charter

8810 OLD COUNTRY RD 54, New Port Richey, FL 34653

  • Math 43% vs FL 57% (2024)
  • Reading 56% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.2Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data7
Annual Change-4.7 pts/yr
Data Period2017–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.2Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42.8% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency55.7% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg-17.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+0.5 pts
Overall Proficiency49% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-1.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile46th
Resources & Environment7.8Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.4:1
District spending per student$10,009
Chronic Absenteeism21.2%

Students at Plato Academy Trinity Charter School score 49% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).

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2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency43%(2024 FAST)
School
State
57%(2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency56%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 17 points since 2020, to 49% in 2024, across a 8-year record (2017–2024).

Show all 7 years
2017
Math
90%
ELA
90%
2018
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
66%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
66%
ELA
67%
2022
Math
59%
ELA
61%
2024
Math
43%
ELA
56%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2017-2024) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2017-2024)

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

Based on 23 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

49.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Plato Academy Trinity 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 60Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$47,660

Median home value

$180,900

Median rent

$1,222/mo

College educated

17.7%

Homeownership

64.8%

Poverty rate

13.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34653; 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
Seven Springs Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.1PK–51.0 mi510Compare →
Deer Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.2PK–51.2 mi491Compare →
Longleaf Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.7PK–51.5 mi588Compare →
Academy at the FarmCharter · enrollment unverified9.3K–8Not available727Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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.

Pasco

Schools in district
106
Rank in district
#83 of 97
District spending per student
$10,009NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Plato Academy Trinity Charter School

Plato Academy Trinity Charter School is a public elementary school in New Port Richey, FL, part of Pasco, serving approximately 524 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,442 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Plato Academy Trinity Charter School

What grades does Plato Academy Trinity Charter School serve?

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

How many students attend Plato Academy Trinity Charter School?

Plato Academy Trinity Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 524 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Plato Academy Trinity Charter School is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Plato Academy Trinity Charter School rank in FL?

Plato Academy Trinity Charter School ranks #3,442 of 3,778 schools in FL.

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

Plato Academy Trinity Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Trinity Charter School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Plato Academy Trinity Charter School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).

Is Plato Academy Trinity Charter School a charter school?

Yes, Plato Academy Trinity 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 Trinity Charter School a Title I school?

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

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

49.8% of students at Plato Academy Trinity 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
524
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Pasco County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.2%
Area population (ZIP 34653)
36,086
Area average commute
27.6 min
Area median age
49.9
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 34653; 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, 2017-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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