Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy

Summary:

Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy is a public middle school in Clearwater, Florida, serving grades 4-8 with a total enrollment of 66 students. The school is part of the Pinellas School District, which is ranked 23rd out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While the school has a diverse student population, it consistently underperforms the district and state averages in academic metrics. Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy has significantly higher chronic absenteeism rates, with 29.9% of students chronically absent compared to the Pinellas district average of 24.2% and the Florida state average of 21.4%. Additionally, the school's test scores lag behind, with only 11% of 5th-grade students proficient or better in FAST/English Language Arts, compared to 59% in the Pinellas district and 55% statewide. The school also has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 72.73%, indicating a larger proportion of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

Interestingly, Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy spends significantly more per student than the district and state averages, with a per-student spending of $14,918 in the 2022-2023 school year, compared to the Pinellas district average of $9,320 and the Florida state average of $8,839. However, this higher spending has not translated into improved academic performance, as the school's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the past several years, from 847th out of 1,035 Florida middle schools in the 2017-2018 school year to 1,092nd out of 1,196 in the 2023-2024 school year. Nearby schools, such as East Lake Middle School Academy Of Engineering and Clearwater Fundamental Middle School, consistently outperform Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy, suggesting that the factors contributing to their success could be examined and potentially replicated at Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy.


Detail:

Public 4-8

 3030 N McMullen Booth Rd
       Clearwater, FL  33761


(727) 791-3522

District: Pinellas

SchoolDigger Rank:
1092nd of 1,196 Florida Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,918 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  15.2 Help
Number of students:  76

Racial breakdown:

White:
52.6%
African American:
25.0%
Hispanic:
18.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  67.1% Help


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Compare Details Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy ranks worse than 98.6% of elementary schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.58. (See more...)
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Compare Details Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy ranks worse than 91.3% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks last among 20 ranked middle schools in the Pinellas School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.72. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy has the smallest middle school student body size in the Pinellas School District. Student population at Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (52.6%), African American (25%), Hispanic (18.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 67.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy is 15.2, which is the lowest among 20 middle schools in the Pinellas School District! (See more...)
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Compare Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy employs 5 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy is $14,918, which is the highest among 20 middle schools in the Pinellas School District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy 1092nd of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy in the ranking list.)

Pinellas:

SchoolDigger ranks Pinellas 23rd of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 3.25 1668th 1688 1.2%
2007 3.27 1756th 1786 1.7%
2008 5.31 1743rd 1789 2.6%
2009 8.39 1757th 1847 4.9%
2010 5.26 1870th 1919 2.6%
2011 11.08 1847th 1985 7.0%
2012 2.53 1971st 1984 0.7%
2013 4.62 1997th 2029 1.6%
2014 3.69 2037th 2064 1.3%
2016 5.48 2041st 2087 2.2%
2017 10.57 1990th 2112 5.8%
2018 5.54 2072nd 2118 2.2%
2019 3.70 2145th 2182 1.7%
2021 8.13 2169th 2247 3.5%
2022 5.14 2183rd 2219 1.6%
2023 2.80 2220th 2240 0.9%
2024 4.58 2224th 2256 1.4%
See the entire list of Florida Middle School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 28.77 581st 780 25.5%
2010 21.42 682nd 839 18.7%
2011 20.46 720th 891 19.2%
2012 7.26 823rd 897 8.2%
2013 6.54 880th 956 7.9%
2014 17.59 850th 999 14.9%
2016 19.59 824th 997 17.4%
2017 23.53 810th 1031 21.4%
2018 20.57 847th 1035 18.2%
2019 17.64 940th 1099 14.5%
2021 9.20 1079th 1136 5.0%
2022 8.35 1084th 1148 5.6%
2023 19.67 985th 1177 16.3%
2024 11.72 1092nd 1196 8.7%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy Test Scores
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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, October 20, 2011

Open Quote They are very communicative. Work with me and my child. Alert me to potential issues. Help students development themselves. Work on giving them tools to help themselves learn. Provide active positive role models. Keep me informed of issues. Meet with me when I ask to go over anything including the 504 plan. I am pleased with the school and the results in my child. It is a very upbeat, rewarding and positive learning experience for the children. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 27 8 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 38
2003 27 8 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 38
2004 25 9 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 38
2005 24 10 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 38
2006 24 13 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 38
2007 23 8 1 2 0 n/a n/a 4 38
2008 45 12 2 8 0 n/a n/a 5 72
2009 55 10 3 9 0 n/a n/a 6 83
2010 52 11 3 13 0 n/a n/a 6 85
2011 58 15 2 13 0 0 0 0 88
2012 51 19 2 14 1 0 1 0 88
2013 48 21 2 14 1 0 1 0 87
2014 39 24 0 11 1 0 2 0 77
2015 36 19 1 13 1 0 1 0 71
2016 38 22 1 13 1 0 4 0 79
2017 43 19 0 12 0 0 5 0 79
2018 37 19 1 11 0 0 5 0 73
2019 30 16 1 8 0 0 4 0 59
2020 30 16 2 9 0 0 5 0 62
2021 34 21 2 10 0 0 4 0 71
2022 29 23 2 11 0 0 5 0 70
2023 31 20 2 10 0 0 3 0 66
2024 40 19 0 14 0 0 3 0 76

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 38 0.0 n/a 73.7
2003 38 0.0 n/a 73.7
2004 38 n/a n/a 86.8
2005 38 0.0 n/a 60.5
2006 38 n/a n/a 60.5
2007 38 n/a n/a 64.7
2008 72 n/a n/a 53.7
2009 83 n/a n/a 53.2
2010 85 n/a n/a 55.7
2011 88 n/a n/a 55.7
2012 88 n/a n/a 60.2
2013 87 n/a n/a 66.7
2014 77 n/a n/a 74
2015 71 n/a n/a 21.1
2016 79 n/a n/a 73.4
2017 79 n/a n/a 81
2018 73 n/a n/a 72.6
2019 59 n/a n/a 66.1
2020 62 n/a n/a 59.7
2021 71 0.0 n/a 63.4
2022 70 n/a n/a 65.7
2023 66 0.0 n/a 72.7
2024 76 5.0 15.2 67.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 38 0.0 n/a 73.7
2003 38 0.0 n/a 73.7
2004 38 n/a n/a 86.8
2005 38 0.0 n/a 60.5
2006 38 n/a n/a 60.5
2007 38 n/a n/a 64.7
2008 72 n/a n/a 53.7
2009 83 n/a n/a 53.2
2010 85 n/a n/a 55.7
2011 88 n/a n/a 55.7
2012 88 n/a n/a 60.2
2013 87 n/a n/a 66.7
2014 77 n/a n/a 74
2015 71 n/a n/a 21.1
2016 79 n/a n/a 73.4
2017 79 n/a n/a 81
2018 73 n/a n/a 72.6
2019 59 n/a n/a 66.1
2020 62 n/a n/a 59.7
2021 71 0.0 n/a 63.4
2022 70 n/a n/a 65.7
2023 66 0.0 n/a 72.7
2024 76 5.0 15.2 67.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $768 (8.5%) $8,311 (91.5%) $9,079
2019 $829 (7.1%) $10,869 (92.9%) $11,697
2020 $657 (5.7%) $10,893 (94.3%) $11,550
2021 $1,098 (9.5%) $10,500 (90.5%) $11,598
2022 $1,207 (11.0%) $9,740 (89.0%) $10,948
2023 $2,226 (14.9%) $12,692 (85.1%) $14,918

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2145th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 2220th of 2240 Elementary schools
 0.8%
Ranks 940th of 1099 Middle schoolsRanks 985th of 1177 Middle schools
 1.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy)917
 8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)5657
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy)1825
 7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)6465
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy)1815
 3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)5458
 4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy)2430
 6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)6058
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy)2412
 12%
   5th Grade Science (Pinellas)5460
 6%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy)2524
 1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)5148
 3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy)66
   6th Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)4447
 3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy)1813
 5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)5146
 5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5248
 4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy)1827
 9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)6052
 8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5446
 8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy)276
 21%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)5545
 10%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5649
 7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy)4513
 32%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)3125
 6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)4642
 4%
8th Grade Science (Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy)4529
 16%
   8th Grade Science (Pinellas)5147
 4%
   8th Grade Science (Florida)4844
 4%
End of Course Civics (Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy)6469
 5%
   End of Course Civics (Pinellas)6868
   End of Course Civics (Florida)7166
 5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students5966
 11.9%
African American1620
 25%
American Indian00
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic810
 25%
Pacific Islander00
White3031
 3.3%
Two or More Races43
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients66.1%72.7%
 6.6%


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Students at Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy are 53% White, 25% African American, 18% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy ranks in the bottom 8.7% of Florida middle schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 76 students attended Chi Chi Rodriquez Academy.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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