Plato Collegiate Academy Tampa vs Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 371 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Plato Collegiate Academy Tampa
Tampa · Charter other · Grades K–12
393 students
Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School
Tampa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
595 students
| Measure | Plato Collegiate Academy Tampa Tampa, Florida | Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School Tampa, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #270 of 563 |
| National rank | – | #6015 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 393 | 595 |
| Enrollment | 393 | 595 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.7% | 51.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 69.5% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 69.5% | 58% |
| city | Tampa | Tampa |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Plato Collegiate Academy Tampa does better on math proficiency (69.5% vs 58%).
- •Plato Collegiate Academy Tampa does better on reading proficiency (69.5% vs 55%).
- •Plato Collegiate Academy Tampa does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.7% vs 51.4%).
- •Plato Collegiate Academy Tampa does better on students per teacher (18.7 vs 19.2).
- •Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School is the larger school with 595 students compared with 393.
- •Plato Collegiate Academy Tampa is a charter school while Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School is a public 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 Plato Collegiate Academy Tampa better than Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Plato Collegiate Academy Tampa and Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School?
About 371 m in a straight line, between Tampa and Tampa in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Plato Collegiate Academy Tampa: 393. Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School: 595. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Plato Collegiate Academy Tampa and Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School rank in Florida?
Plato Collegiate Academy Tampa is unranked and Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School is 270th of 563 among other schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).