Serving 391 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Plato Academy Tampa Charter School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 391 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Plato Academy Tampa Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Plato Academy Tampa Charter School's student population of 391 students has grown by 231% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 181% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
391 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
Plato Academy Tampa Charter School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Plato Academy Tampa Charter School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#671 out of 3662 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
3%
Hispanic
38%
37%
Black
5%
21%
White
41%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Plato Academy Tampa Charter School's ranking?
Plato Academy Tampa Charter School is ranked #671 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Plato Academy Tampa Charter School often compared to?
Plato Academy Tampa Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sunlake Academy Of Math And Sciences by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Plato Academy Tampa Charter School?
391 students attend Plato Academy Tampa Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Plato Academy Tampa Charter School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Plato Academy Tampa Charter School?
Plato Academy Tampa Charter School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Plato Academy Tampa Charter School offer ?
Plato Academy Tampa Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Plato Academy Tampa Charter School part of?
Plato Academy Tampa Charter School is part of Hillsborough School District.
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