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Hardee

GreatSchools Rating: 5 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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1009 N 6th Ave
Wauchula, FL 33873
Hardee County
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PH: (863) 773-9058
FAX: (863) 773-0069

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  • Grades PK-12 & ungraded
  • 5037 students
  • 10 schools

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 FCAT Results

 
Scale: % scoring at or above grade level

Grade 3

Reading
 71% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 73% (2006)
 61% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2008.

Math
 81% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 75% (2006)
 63% (2005)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 62% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 53% (2006)
 62% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Math
 72% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 63% (2006)
 58% (2005)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2008.

Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 60% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 52% (2006)
 52% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2008.

Science
 35% (2008)
 37% (2007)
 21% (2006)
The state average for Science was 43% in 2008.

Math
 59% (2008)
 55% (2007)
 45% (2006)
 47% (2005)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2008.

Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 56% (2008)
 51% (2007)
 52% (2006)
 45% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 63% in 2008.

Math
 53% (2008)
 38% (2007)
 46% (2006)
 35% (2005)
The state average for Math was 53% in 2008.

Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 49% (2008)
 47% (2007)
 46% (2006)
 35% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2008.

Math
 52% (2008)
 46% (2007)
 43% (2006)
 45% (2005)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2008.

Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 39% (2008)
 35% (2007)
 29% (2006)
 32% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 53% in 2008.

Science
 30% (2008)
 23% (2007)
 18% (2006)
The state average for Science was 40% in 2008.

Math
 61% (2008)
 50% (2007)
 51% (2006)
 49% (2005)
The state average for Math was 67% in 2008.

Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 9

Reading
 29% (2008)
 24% (2007)
 26% (2006)
 23% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 46% in 2008.

Math
 50% (2008)
 48% (2007)
 52% (2006)
 49% (2005)
The state average for Math was 65% in 2008.

Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Reading
 26% (2008)
 22% (2007)
 20% (2006)
 21% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 38% in 2008.

Math
 63% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 61% (2006)
 60% (2005)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2008.

Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 11

Science
 27% (2008)
 26% (2007)
 18% (2006)
The state average for Science was 38% in 2008.

Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 Florida used the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) to test students in grades 3 through 10 in reading and math; in grades 4, 8 and 10 in writing; and in grades 5, 8 and 11 in science.
  • The FCAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Florida.
  • The FCAT has 5 achievement levels, with level 1 being the lowest and level 5 the highest.
  • Florida considers scores of level 3 and higher to be on or above grade level. The goal is for all students to score at or above level 3.

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 FCAT Writing+ Results

 
Scale: % scoring at or above level 3.5

Grade 4

Writing+
 77% (2008)
 77% (2007)
The state average for Writing+ was 77% in 2008.

Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Writing+
 81% (2008)
 69% (2007)
The state average for Writing+ was 88% in 2008.

Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Writing+
 72% (2008)
 75% (2007)
The state average for Writing+ was 78% in 2008.

Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 Florida used the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) Writing+ to test students in grades 4, 8 and 10.
  • The Writing+ is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills needed to progress through school.
  • The FCAT Writing+ exam contains both multiple choice questions and an essay. The scores on GreatSchools profiles reflect student performance on the essay portion only.
  • The essay is scored on a scale of 1 to 6. The state considers a score of 3.5 and above to meet state standards.

Testing in Florida: An Overview

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 FCAT NRT Results

 
Scale: National Percentile Rank (50 is the national average)


Grade 3
Reading Math

43
 55
 57
 55

60
 69
 69
 62
 2005   2006   2007   2008   2005   2006   2007   2008 
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008


Grade 4
Reading Math

43
 64
 58
 61

55
 64
 76
 71
 2005   2006   2007   2008   2005   2006   2007   2008 
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008


Grade 5
Reading Math

49
 58
 67
 67

54
 60
 72
 74
 2005   2006   2007   2008   2005   2006   2007   2008 
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008


Grade 6
Reading Math

42
 61
 58
 64

52
 61
 59
 73
 2005   2006   2007   2008   2005   2006   2007   2008 
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008


Grade 7
Reading Math

43
 53
 54
 59

62
 59
 67
 66
 2005   2006   2007   2008   2005   2006   2007   2008 
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008


Grade 8
Reading Math

50
 51
 50
 56

58
 67
 62
 67
 2005   2006   2007   2008   2005   2006   2007   2008 
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008


Grade 9
Reading Math

50
 54
 57
 59

66
 68
 67
 65
 2005   2006   2007   2008   2005   2006   2007   2008 
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008


Grade 10
Reading Math

48
 54
 47
 62

54
 62
 58
 60
 2005   2006   2007   2008   2005   2006   2007   2008 
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 Florida used a norm-referenced test (NRT) section on the FCAT to assess students in grades 3 through 10 in reading and math.
  • The FCAT NRT measures how well students in Florida scored in comparison to their peers across the country.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the national average on the test.

Testing in Florida: An Overview

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 Teachers

 
Teacher Credentials
Information about this data
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Classes taught by out-of-field teachers10%9%
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Teacher Experience
Information about this data
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Average years teaching1112
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Teacher Education Levels
Information about this data
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Teachers with advanced degrees17%34%
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Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students per teacher1515
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
Hispanic52%25%
White38%46%
Black7%23%
Asian/Pacific Islander2%2%
Multiracial1%4%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
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Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: 1FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
2FL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program164%46%
Students with disabilities (elementary)215%15%
Students with disabilities (middle)223%14%
Students with disabilities (high school)220%13%
Gifted students (elementary)21%4%
Gifted students (middle)24%7%
Gifted students (high school)24%5%
English language learners (elementary)28%11%
English language learners (middle)26%6%
English language learners (high school)24%5%
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Attendance and Completion
Information about this data
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Students absent more than 21 days (elementary)6%7%
Students absent more than 21 days (middle)11%10%
Students absent more than 21 days (high school)4%15%
Stability rate (elementary)95%94%
Stability rate (middle)97%94%
Stability rate (high school)93%92%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$8,493$7,861
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional56%57%
Student and staff support13%11%
Administration9%10%
Other expenditures22%21%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
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