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The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy vs. Pizzo K-8 School

Should you attend The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy or Pizzo K-8 School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy
6406 E Chelsea St
Tampa, FL 33610
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Pizzo K-8 School
11701 Usf Bull Run St
Tampa, FL 33617
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 49 students in grades Kindergarten-5, The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Serving 918 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Pizzo K-8 School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-8
Total Students
49 students
918 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pizzo K-8 School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
61% | 39%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pizzo K-8 School.
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
55 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pizzo K-8 School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hillsborough School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pizzo K-8 School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hillsborough School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#3396 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
#3145 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pizzo K-8 School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
≤10%
(Bottom 50% in FL)
37%
(Bottom 50% in FL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hillsborough School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pizzo K-8 School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hillsborough School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
30-39%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
28%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hillsborough School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pizzo K-8 School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hillsborough School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
21-39%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Hillsborough School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pizzo K-8 School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Hillsborough School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of Pizzo K-8 School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
24
Kindergarten Students
5
99
Grade 1 Students
9
126
Grade 2 Students
9
118
Grade 3 Students
6
127
Grade 4 Students
7
144
Grade 5 Students
13
110
Grade 6 Students
-
54
Grade 7 Students
-
68
Grade 8 Students
-
48

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hillsborough School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pizzo K-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hillsborough School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
23%
50%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hillsborough School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pizzo K-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hillsborough School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
65%
38%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hillsborough School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pizzo K-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hillsborough School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
n/a
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hillsborough School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pizzo K-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hillsborough School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hillsborough School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pizzo K-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hillsborough School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.52
0.61
This chart showcases the diversity score of The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hillsborough School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pizzo K-8 School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hillsborough School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
64%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hillsborough School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pizzo K-8 School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hillsborough School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
(19-20 School Year Data)
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hillsborough School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2019-20 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pizzo K-8 School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hillsborough School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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