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GreatSchools Rating: 6 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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201 W Burleigh Blvd
Tavares, FL 32778
Lake County
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PH: (352) 253-6523
FAX: (352) 343-0594

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  • Grades PK-12 & ungraded
  • 39,593 students
  • 55 schools

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 FCAT Results

 
Scale: % scoring at or above grade level

Grade 3

Reading
 71% (2007)
 78% (2006)
 69% (2005)
 69% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 69% in 2007.

Math
 74% (2007)
 71% (2006)
 67% (2005)
 65% (2004)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2007.

Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 69% (2007)
 66% (2006)
 73% (2005)
 71% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2007.

Writing+
 54% (2008)
 58% (2007)
The state average for Writing+ was 61% in 2008.

Math
 69% (2007)
 68% (2006)
 63% (2005)
 61% (2004)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2007.

Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 73% (2007)
 66% (2006)
 66% (2005)
 61% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2007.

Science
 46% (2007)
 37% (2006)
The state average for Science was 42% in 2007.

Math
 60% (2007)
 53% (2006)
 58% (2005)
 53% (2004)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2007.

Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading
 62% (2007)
 64% (2006)
 60% (2005)
 60% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 62% in 2007.

Math
 48% (2007)
 52% (2006)
 49% (2005)
 47% (2004)
The state average for Math was 50% in 2007.

Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading
 61% (2007)
 61% (2006)
 55% (2005)
 56% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 63% in 2007.

Math
 61% (2007)
 58% (2006)
 55% (2005)
 50% (2004)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2007.

Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading
 47% (2007)
 45% (2006)
 43% (2005)
 45% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 49% in 2007.

Science
 41% (2007)
 35% (2006)
The state average for Science was 38% in 2007.

Writing+
 42% (2008)
 38% (2007)
The state average for Writing+ was 50% in 2008.

Math
 65% (2007)
 62% (2006)
 59% (2005)
 57% (2004)
The state average for Math was 63% in 2007.

Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 9

Reading
 40% (2007)
 39% (2006)
 34% (2005)
 30% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 41% in 2007.

Math
 60% (2007)
 58% (2006)
 57% (2005)
 53% (2004)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2007.

Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 10

Reading
 30% (2007)
 26% (2006)
 28% (2005)
 30% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 34% in 2007.

Writing+
 48% (2008)
 44% (2007)
The state average for Writing+ was 53% in 2008.

Math
 63% (2007)
 61% (2006)
 59% (2005)
 59% (2004)
The state average for Math was 65% in 2007.

Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 11

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

Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

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 Writing+ results displayed on GreatSchools profiles are for the entire writing test, including both the multiple choice and essay portions.
  • 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 NRT Results

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


Grade 3
Reading Math

63
 51
 61
 65

69
 62
 67
 69
 2004   2005   2006   2007   2004   2005   2006   2007 
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007


Grade 4
Reading Math

63
 55
 71
 62

70
 61
 70
 75
 2004   2005   2006   2007   2004   2005   2006   2007 
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007


Grade 5
Reading Math

57
 61
 67
 73

64
 66
 70
 75
 2004   2005   2006   2007   2004   2005   2006   2007 
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007


Grade 6
Reading Math

57
 55
 66
 64

69
 63
 67
 64
 2004   2005   2006   2007   2004   2005   2006   2007 
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007


Grade 7
Reading Math

60
 57
 66
 65

68
 66
 70
 73
 2004   2005   2006   2007   2004   2005   2006   2007 
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007


Grade 8
Reading Math

61
 66
 64
 65

67
 67
 74
 73
 2004   2005   2006   2007   2004   2005   2006   2007 
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007


Grade 9
Reading Math

44
 62
 62
 68

68
 70
 73
 72
 2004   2005   2006   2007   2004   2005   2006   2007 
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007


Grade 10
Reading Math

41
 57
 63
 55

60
 54
 66
 62
 2004   2005   2006   2007   2004   2005   2006   2007 
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 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, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Classes taught by out-of-field teachers8%7%
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Teacher Experience
Information about this data
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Average years teaching913
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Teacher Education Levels
Information about this data
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Teachers with advanced degrees28%34%
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Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Students per teacher1616
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White64%47%
Black16%23%
Hispanic16%24%
Asian/Pacific Islander2%2%
Multiracial2%3%
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Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: 1FL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
2FL Dept. of Education, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program141%45%
Students with disabilities (elementary)216%15%
Students with disabilities (middle)214%14%
Students with disabilities (high school)213%13%
Gifted students (elementary)21%4%
Gifted students (middle)23%7%
Gifted students (high school)23%4%
Limited English proficient (elementary)28%11%
Limited English proficient (middle)25%6%
Limited English proficient (high school)24%5%
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Attendance and Completion
Information about this data
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students absent more than 21 days (elementary)6%7%
Students absent more than 21 days (middle)10%11%
Students absent more than 21 days (high school)19%16%
Stability rate (elementary)94%94%
Stability rate (middle)93%93%
Stability rate (high school)91%91%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2004-2005
 This DistrictState Average
Total operating costs per pupil$5,860$6,072
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