Summary:
Zip code 33763 in Clearwater, Florida, is home to a single elementary school, Athenian Academy, a K-8 charter school serving 377 students within the Pinellas County school district.
Athenian Academy presents a unique "tale of two schools" under one roof. In lower grades (3rd-5th), the school significantly underperforms both the district and state averages in ELA and Math. For example, only 43% of 3rd graders and 42% of 4th graders are proficient in ELA, compared to district averages of 68% and 66%. However, the school achieves a dramatic turnaround in upper grades (6th-8th). By 8th grade, 86% of students are proficient in ELA—26 points above the district—and 68% are proficient in Math. The school also excels in advanced coursework, with a 90% pass rate on the Algebra 1 EOC and strong scores in Civics (83%) and 8th Grade Science (63%). This suggests a highly effective middle school program that builds on foundational skills.
Despite these upper-grade strengths, the school holds a 1-star state ranking (26th percentile) due to its lower-grade struggles, though it ranks higher within its own high-performing district (4 stars). The school's chronic absenteeism rate of 28.7% is better than both the district (30.6%) and state (31.4%) averages, indicating strong student engagement. With a student-teacher ratio of 13:1 and per-student spending of $11,281, Athenian Academy offers a mixed academic profile: families with children in upper grades may find exceptional opportunities, while those with younger students should be aware of the significant performance gap that the school appears to successfully close over time.
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