Manatee Charter School vs Plato Academy Clearwater
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 61 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Manatee Charter School
Bradenton · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
619 students
Plato Academy Clearwater
Clearwater · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
616 students
| Measure | Manatee Charter School Bradenton, Florida | Plato Academy Clearwater Clearwater, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #1908 of 2,187 | #21 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #33854 of 50,301 | #695 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 619 | 616 |
| Enrollment | 619 | 616 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.2% | 4.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 84% |
| city | Bradenton | Clearwater |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Plato Academy Clearwater scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.5 vs 37.2).
- •Plato Academy Clearwater does better on math proficiency (84% vs 35%).
- •Plato Academy Clearwater does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 37%).
- •Plato Academy Clearwater does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4.9% vs 51.2%).
- •Plato Academy Clearwater does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 16.3).
- •Manatee Charter School is the larger school with 619 students compared with 616.
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 Manatee Charter School better than Plato Academy Clearwater?
On the Success Index (US), Plato Academy Clearwater ranks higher (90.5 vs 37.2 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 Manatee Charter School and Plato Academy Clearwater?
About 61 km in a straight line, between Bradenton and Clearwater in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Manatee Charter School: 619. Plato Academy Clearwater: 616. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Manatee Charter School and Plato Academy Clearwater rank in Florida?
Manatee Charter School is 1908th of 2,187 and Plato Academy Clearwater is 21st of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).