Academic Excellence - Plato Academy Schools

According to third grade 2018 FSA reading results published by the Florida Department of Education, Plato Academy’s 3rd Graders performed 30% better than their peers in Pinellas and Hillsborough County and 26% better than their peers in Pasco County!

We are particularly proud of our 3rd Graders at Plato Academy Trinity who scored the highest proficiency rates in the County in their first year taking the FSA!

Our students performed 30% better than their peers in Pinellas and Hillsborough County!

Our students performed 26% better than their peers in Pasco County!

Individual FSA 2018 Scores per Grade

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Our Goal: Continuous Improvement of Student Performance

At each Plato Academy School, at every grade level, every day we continuously strive for excellence. Our results tell us that we are doing many things very well, but we know we can do even better and continuously look for ways to improve student performance, closely examining all of our programs—with input from stakeholders like students and parents—to find ways to continue growing our culture of excellence.

Plato Academy Leads the Way!

2014 FCAT Scores Edge Up, Lifted by Math Results

1st Place in the County
3rd Grade Math-Seminole
4th Grade Math-Clearwater
5th Grade Reading-Palm Harbor
6th Grade Reading-Tarpon Springs
6th Grade Math-Palm Harbor
7th Grade Math-Largo
8th Grade Reading-Clearwater
8th Grade Math-Largo
8th Grade Science-Clearwater
2nd Place in the County
4th Grade Writing-Largo & Tarpon Springs
5th Grade Science-Palm Harbor
6th Grade Math-Tarpon Springs
8th Grade Math-Palm Harbor
8th Grade Writing-Palm Harbor
3rd Place in the County
3rd Grade Reading-Palm Harbor
3rd Grade Math-Palm Harbor
4th Grade Math-Largo
5th Grade Reading-Tarpon Springs
6th Grade Math-Largo
7th Grade Reading-Palm Harbor

2012-2013 Plato Academy FCAT Rankings

Not only did Plato Academy Schools consistently outrank other Pinellas County Schools, they also outperformed their peers by wide margins. Plato Academy Largo, for example, exceeded the average score for Pinellas County schools by 30 percentage points. That’s 56% higher than the county average!

School-by-School: Plato Academy Rankings and Performance Highlights

Plato Academy Schools have a strong tradition of striving for and achieving excellence. As we build new schools and as each school adds grade levels to become PK-8, we use a system-wide approach to ensure all students reach their full potential. In helping each student succeed, all five of our schools continuously find themselves competing for the number one spot.

In 80% of all grade levels and subject areas tested on the FCAT, each Plato Academy School ranked in the top-10 in the county, outpacing the vast majority of nearly 100 schools. See the rankings chart below for an example of Plato Academy’s winning system.

Plato Academy Clearwater K-8

4th Graders scored first in the county in Math
5th Graders scored fifth in the county in Reading
6th Graders scored fifth in the county in Math
6th Graders scored third in the county in Reading
7th Graders scored second in the county in Reading
8th Graders scored second in the county in Math
8th Graders scored second in the county in Science
8th Graders scored first in the county in Reading
8th Graders scored a perfect 100% on the Algebra EOC Exam!

Plato Academy Largo K-7

3rd Graders scored second in the county in Math
4th Graders scored second in the county in Math
4th Graders scored second in the county in Reading
6th Graders scored fifth in the county in Reading
6th Graders scored first in the county in Math
7th Graders scored first in the county in Reading
7th Graders scored first in the county in Math

Plato Academy Palm Harbor K-7

4th Graders scored first in the county in Writing
4th Graders scored fourth in the county in Reading
5th Graders scored third in the county in Reading
5th Graders scored third in the county in Science
6th Graders scored first in the county in Reading
7th Graders scored fifth in the county in Reading
7th Graders scored second in the county in Math

Plato Academy Seminole K-6

3rd Graders scored fourth in the county in Math
4th Graders scored second in the county in Writing
4th Graders scored third in the county in Reading

High Academic Standards for All Students

Plato Academy’s ELL,ESE, Economically disadvantaged, Hispanic and Black/African American studentsperformed 101% BETTER than their peers in Pinellas County Schools.

Plato Academy’s English Language Learner (ELL) students performed 107% better than their peers in Pinellas County Schools.

Plato Academy’s Exceptional Student Education (ESE) students performed 102% better than their peers in Pinellas County Schools.

Plato Academy’s Economically Disadvantaged students performed 74% better than their peers in Pinellas County Schools.

Plato Academy’s Hispanic students performed 78% better than their peers in Pinellas County Schools.

Committed to a Culture of Excellence in Academics, Teamwork, and Citizenship

Members of the Plato Academy family know that when we talk about academic excellence, it is about much more than standardized test results. The numbers and comparisons above are but a snapshot of the hard work and dedication of our students, teachers, and principals. There are more than 170 other days in the school year that we enthusiastically educate the whole child.

High Expectations for Outstanding Teachers

Plato Academy teachers receive full support, supplies, and free reign to deliver curriculum in unique and exciting ways. Teachers, not programs, are the key drivers of student achievement – and by tapping into the knowledge, talent and passion of teachers, we achieve ground-breaking results. The interviewing process for new hires is extensive; only the teacher who is the best fit for a certain grade level at a particular school is selected. Plato Academy receives applications in the thousands from teachers for its schools. In return for the autonomy and resources they are provided, Plato Academy teachers are expected to work intelligently and with passion.

A Systems Approach Infused with Integrity and Fidelity

Loyal, hard-working people, reliable materials, moral ideas, and honest communications all come together at Plato Academy with positive results. The secret of our success is our uniting purpose: the continuous improvement of student performance. Our mission unites us and drives our actions—it is our identity. By challenging our students to discover and pursue varied interests and explore new possibilities at Plato Academy, we give them intrinsically valuable reasons to master skills that prepare them for any test and, more importantly, for happy and successful lives.

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The mission of the Plato Academy Charter Schools is to assist students in achieving their full potential by requiring and nurturing high academic and behavioral standards in a safe, supporting, challenging, and enthusiastic environment, providing a well-rounded K-8 education fortified by a study of the Greek language and culture, and fostered by a commitment and cooperative effort among the school, students, parents, and community: our family.

The vision of Plato Academy Charter Schools is to progress as a family in which all are teachers and learners and are empowered and encouraged to exceed expectations, resulting in successful graduates ready to advance into their next stage of life, equipped with a well-rounded K-8 education fortified by the study of the Greek language and culture, and excited about continuing to achieve their full potential.