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GreatSchools Rating: 6 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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600 SE 3rd Ave, 10th Floor
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Broward County
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PH: (754) 321-2600
FAX: (754) 321-2701

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  • Grades PK-12 & ungraded
  • 261,532 students
  • 295 schools

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 FCAT Results

 
Scale: % scoring at or above grade level

Grade 3

Reading
 72% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 75% (2006)
 67% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2008.

Math
 80% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 77% (2006)
 73% (2005)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 70% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 69% (2006)
 69% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Math
 76% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 77% (2006)
 69% (2005)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2008.

Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 66% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 68% (2006)
 65% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2008.

Science
 42% (2008)
 43% (2007)
 35% (2006)
The state average for Science was 43% in 2008.

Math
 67% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 65% (2006)
 61% (2005)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2008.

Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 67% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 66% (2006)
 57% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 63% in 2008.

Math
 59% (2008)
 56% (2007)
 59% (2006)
 54% (2005)
The state average for Math was 53% in 2008.

Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 67% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 64% (2006)
 56% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2008.

Math
 65% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 63% (2006)
 58% (2005)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2008.

Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 56% (2008)
 51% (2007)
 51% (2006)
 47% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 53% in 2008.

Science
 39% (2008)
 36% (2007)
 32% (2006)
The state average for Science was 40% in 2008.

Math
 69% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 64% (2006)
 63% (2005)
The state average for Math was 67% in 2008.

Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 9

Reading
 47% (2008)
 42% (2007)
 42% (2006)
 37% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 46% in 2008.

Math
 68% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 63% (2006)
 62% (2005)
The state average for Math was 65% in 2008.

Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Reading
 38% (2008)
 34% (2007)
 34% (2006)
 29% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 38% in 2008.

Math
 71% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 67% (2006)
 63% (2005)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2008.

Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 11

Science
 35% (2008)
 34% (2007)
 32% (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+
 87% (2008)
 86% (2007)
The state average for Writing+ was 77% in 2008.

Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Writing+
 92% (2008)
 90% (2007)
The state average for Writing+ was 88% in 2008.

Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Writing+
 84% (2008)
 83% (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

49
 61
 63
 61

64
 69
 72
 66
 2005   2006   2007   2008   2005   2006   2007   2008 
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008


Grade 4
Reading Math

54
 72
 63
 70

64
 74
 79
 73
 2005   2006   2007   2008   2005   2006   2007   2008 
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008


Grade 5
Reading Math

60
 70
 76
 73

69
 77
 80
 81
 2005   2006   2007   2008   2005   2006   2007   2008 
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008


Grade 6
Reading Math

57
 69
 67
 69

65
 72
 69
 76
 2005   2006   2007   2008   2005   2006   2007   2008 
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008


Grade 7
Reading Math

58
 69
 68
 73

69
 74
 76
 76
 2005   2006   2007   2008   2005   2006   2007   2008 
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008


Grade 8
Reading Math

71
 68
 71
 71

71
 78
 77
 78
 2005   2006   2007   2008   2005   2006   2007   2008 
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008


Grade 9
Reading Math

65
 71
 74
 70

73
 78
 78
 76
 2005   2006   2007   2008   2005   2006   2007   2008 
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008


Grade 10
Reading Math

62
 71
 66
 76

59
 74
 72
 67
 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 teachers11%9%
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Teacher Experience
Information about this data
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Average years teaching1212
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Teacher Education Levels
Information about this data
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Teachers with advanced degrees39%34%
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Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students per teacher1715
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
Black37%23%
White30%46%
Hispanic26%25%
Asian/Pacific Islander3%2%
Multiracial3%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 program144%46%
Students with disabilities (elementary)214%15%
Students with disabilities (middle)211%14%
Students with disabilities (high school)28%13%
Gifted students (elementary)23%4%
Gifted students (middle)26%7%
Gifted students (high school)25%5%
English language learners (elementary)210%11%
English language learners (middle)27%6%
English language learners (high school)28%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)10%10%
Students absent more than 21 days (high school)20%15%
Stability rate (elementary)94%94%
Stability rate (middle)95%94%
Stability rate (high school)91%92%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,791$7,861
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional60%57%
Student and staff support11%11%
Administration10%10%
Other expenditures18%21%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
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