Clearwater Fundamental Middle School vs Plato Academy Clearwater
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clearwater Fundamental Middle School
Clearwater · Public middle · Grades 6–8
736 students
Plato Academy Clearwater
Clearwater · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
616 students
| Measure | Clearwater Fundamental Middle School Clearwater, Florida | Plato Academy Clearwater Clearwater, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #31 of 563 | #21 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #1111 of 15,369 | #695 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 736 | 616 |
| Enrollment | 736 | 616 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.2% | 4.9% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 89% | 84% |
| city | Clearwater | Clearwater |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Plato Academy Clearwater scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.5 vs 82.5).
- •Clearwater Fundamental Middle School does better on math proficiency (89% vs 84%).
- •Clearwater Fundamental Middle School does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 76%).
- •Plato Academy Clearwater does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4.9% vs 24.2%).
- •Plato Academy Clearwater does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 19.9).
- •Clearwater Fundamental Middle School is the larger school with 736 students compared with 616.
- •Clearwater Fundamental Middle School is a public school while Plato Academy Clearwater is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Clearwater Fundamental Middle School better than Plato Academy Clearwater?
On the Success Index (US), Plato Academy Clearwater ranks higher (90.5 vs 82.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Clearwater Fundamental Middle School and Plato Academy Clearwater?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Clearwater and Clearwater in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clearwater Fundamental Middle School: 736. Plato Academy Clearwater: 616. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clearwater Fundamental Middle School and Plato Academy Clearwater rank in Florida?
Clearwater Fundamental Middle School is 31st of 563 and Plato Academy Clearwater is 21st of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).