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Family Foundations Academy

Charter | K-7 | 622 students

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2 stars

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2012:
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2011:
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2010:
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Posted May 2, 2013

My children both attended the FFA elementary up until this point I have had minimum complaints. I recently received a call from the Co-Director whom I have never spoken to. Her deliverance of the message she was trying to convey was very demeaning and rude. She then pursued to inform my children's teachers of my personal situation which I feel is very inappropriate. Accountability is one of their core values, when I addressed her with my issues she became condescending and patronizing and would not own her part of the situation. How can you be in a position to impact our most valuable asset and enforce something that you can't even do. -Highly disappointed parent.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 2, 2012

My experience with FFA has become less than desirable.The school lacks the basic resources needed to fully implement the curriculum. There seems to be a high turnover rate with the staffing at FFA. This leaves the children with a feeling of instability, which is extremely important at this stage in their lives. Two of my children are now on their 3rd math teacher this year.I find most of the teachers and staff to lack professionalism and compassion for their students. Children are denied bathroom breaks, are told to shut up and request to go to the nurse go unnoticed. One teacher told the students they don t have any rights . Three weeks ago, my son was grabbed by his shirt collar by a teachers assistant; I have yet to hear back from Dr. Brewington regarding this.This No Bully Zone policy is the biggest joke of all. Students are constantly bullied and nothing is done about it. When students are not being bullied by other students, they have the teachers to worry about; the biggest bullies in the school. They will not be returning next year.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 20, 2012

My daughter is a 5th grader at this school and i must say I'm not too happy with this school. The staff is very unprofessional and I couldnt believe the atmosphere and environment of the school. The school as major behavior issues and do not know how to control the students. They also advertise clubs, and extra activities thy are going to have and they do not follow through wiht it. When you ask the teachers or the staff they have no idea what you are talking about. One of my daughters teachers walked out in quit in the beginning of the year. she was one of the teachers having a hard time controling the class. the staff does not commmunicate very well with the parents. I could go on and on about this school. my daughter will finish the year at this school but we will not return for the following year.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 17, 2011

I was a teacher there and I have to agree with the last two reviews. The teachers have a lot of heart and want to help the students, but there are very few experienced teachers. Many teachers are recent graduates, and they have very few veteran teachers are be able to offer support and guidance. Also there are a lot of teachers who are burned out. The class sizes are not small. When I left, there were 30 students in one first grade class! If your child needs special ed services, this is not a school to go to. The special education department is weak because there are not enough teachers to give attention to all of the students who have IEPs. I am not surprised at all to hear a parent say her child was getting great grades, but not reading or writing on grade level. Unfortunately, it is all about perception, and many parents assume their child is doing well because he/she gets good grades, but that is not always the case. Please do your research and make sure that you are sending your child to the school that can offer him or her a quality education with well trained staff who are working in a supportive environment.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted March 12, 2011

My child attended the school with the notion that it would be beneficial for academic growth (smaller classroom setting, handwriting, etiquette classes, etc.). Well, unfortunately this didn't happened. The school lacks the appropriate discipline (constant bullying) and curriculum needed to help my child flourish. Instead, my child report card showed her doing above par when in fact she wasn't learning (she couldn't READ or WRITE). When she went back to public school she was behind a whole grade academically and it took lots of money for tutors to get her on track. Be full warned!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 20, 2010

The expansion of this school has not been handled well. The school has lost its gym/cafeteria and is now losing their playground. The teachers are good, but the administration micromanages everything driving the best teachers away. Administration does not address concerns of parents or members of the legislature, especially when it comes to student safety. This school used to be something that I was proud of, now this school is just like every other elementary school in the Colonial District, a BULLY ZONE with too many problem kids taking up everyone's time.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 25, 2010

The school has some wonderful teachers that care about the well being of there students .My son is doing great!!!!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 25, 2010

They are a pretty good school but have a few dicipline issues
—Submitted by a student


Posted June 10, 2009

Great Mission they just need a little help in putting it all together. my son did well the first year. but i dont think they had enough experienced teachers. Special ed is no more so i think that they will have to get more teachers who have more than a degree but practical experience as well
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 88% in 2009.

78 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
68%

2007

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2009.

77 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
73%

2007

 
 
n/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Delaware used the Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) to test students in reading and math in grades 2 through 10, in writing in grades 3 through 10, and in science and social studies in grades 4, 6, 8 and 11. The scores for social studies in grades 4 and 6 are not shown on GreatSchools profiles. The DSTP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Delaware. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Delaware's state standards

Source: Delaware Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2009.

96 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
57%

2008

 
 
69%

2007

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

95 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
61%

2008

 
 
77%

2007

 
 
n/a
Writing

The state average for Writing was 45% in 2008.

78 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
46%

2007

 
 
n/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Delaware used the Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) to test students in reading and math in grades 2 through 10, in writing in grades 3 through 10, and in science and social studies in grades 4, 6, 8 and 11. The scores for social studies in grades 4 and 6 are not shown on GreatSchools profiles. The DSTP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Delaware. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Delaware's state standards

Source: Delaware Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2009.

67 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
70%

2008

 
 
55%

2007

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2009.

65 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
73%

2007

 
 
n/a
Writing

The state average for Writing was 66% in 2008.

66 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
76%

2007

 
 
n/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Delaware used the Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) to test students in reading and math in grades 2 through 10, in writing in grades 3 through 10, and in science and social studies in grades 4, 6, 8 and 11. The scores for social studies in grades 4 and 6 are not shown on GreatSchools profiles. The DSTP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Delaware. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Delaware's state standards

Source: Delaware Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2009.

66 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
65%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2009.

65 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
n/a
Writing

The state average for Writing was 60% in 2009.

66 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
n/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Delaware used the Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) to test students in reading and math in grades 2 through 10, in writing in grades 3 through 10, and in science and social studies in grades 4, 6, 8 and 11. The scores for social studies in grades 4 and 6 are not shown on GreatSchools profiles. The DSTP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Delaware. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Delaware's state standards

Source: Delaware Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 75% in 2009.

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 83% in 2009.

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
n/a
Writing

The state average for Writing was 70% in 2008.

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
n/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Delaware used the Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) to test students in reading and math in grades 2 through 10, in writing in grades 3 through 10, and in science and social studies in grades 4, 6, 8 and 11. The scores for social studies in grades 4 and 6 are not shown on GreatSchools profiles. The DSTP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Delaware. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Delaware's state standards

Source: Delaware Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 71% in 2009.

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2009.

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
n/a
Writing

The state average for Writing was 58% in 2008.

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
n/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Delaware used the Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) to test students in reading and math in grades 2 through 10, in writing in grades 3 through 10, and in science and social studies in grades 4, 6, 8 and 11. The scores for social studies in grades 4 and 6 are not shown on GreatSchools profiles. The DSTP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Delaware. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Delaware's state standards

Source: Delaware Department of Education

Math

All Students74%
Female79%
Male70%
African American73%
Asiann/a
Whiten/a
Low socioeconomic status67%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Title I74%
Regular ed78%
Proficient in English74%
Not migrant74%

Reading

All Students79%
Female81%
Male78%
African American76%
Asiann/a
Whiten/a
Low socioeconomic status71%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Title I79%
Regular ed81%
Proficient in English79%
Not migrant79%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Delaware used the Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) to test students in reading and math in grades 2 through 10, in writing in grades 3 through 10, and in science and social studies in grades 4, 6, 8 and 11. The scores for social studies in grades 4 and 6 are not shown on GreatSchools profiles. The DSTP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Delaware. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Delaware Department of Education. If there are fewer than 15 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Delaware's state standards

Source: Delaware Department of Education

Math

All Students57%
Female60%
Male53%
African American54%
Asiann/a
Whiten/a
Low socioeconomic status52%
Not economically disadvantaged65%
Title I57%
Regular ed57%
Proficient in English57%
Not migrant57%

Reading

All Students61%
Female64%
Male57%
African American60%
Asiann/a
Whiten/a
Low socioeconomic status62%
Not economically disadvantaged60%
Title I61%
Regular ed62%
Proficient in English61%
Not migrant61%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Delaware used the Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) to test students in reading and math in grades 2 through 10, in writing in grades 3 through 10, and in science and social studies in grades 4, 6, 8 and 11. The scores for social studies in grades 4 and 6 are not shown on GreatSchools profiles. The DSTP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Delaware. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Delaware Department of Education. If there are fewer than 15 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Delaware's state standards

Source: Delaware Department of Education

Math

All Students70%
Female71%
Male70%
African American65%
Asiann/a
Whiten/a
Low socioeconomic status75%
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Title I70%
Regular ed73%
Proficient in English69%
Not migrant70%

Reading

All Students75%
Female81%
Male70%
African American71%
Asiann/a
Whiten/a
Low socioeconomic status79%
Not economically disadvantaged73%
Title I75%
Regular ed78%
Proficient in English75%
Not migrant75%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Delaware used the Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) to test students in reading and math in grades 2 through 10, in writing in grades 3 through 10, and in science and social studies in grades 4, 6, 8 and 11. The scores for social studies in grades 4 and 6 are not shown on GreatSchools profiles. The DSTP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Delaware. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Delaware Department of Education. If there are fewer than 15 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Delaware's state standards

Source: Delaware Department of Education

Math

All Students65%
Female61%
Male71%
African American61%
Whiten/a
Low socioeconomic status60%
Not economically disadvantaged71%
Title I65%
Special edn/a
Regular ed68%
Proficient in English65%
Not migrant65%

Reading

All Students72%
Female66%
Male81%
African American70%
Whiten/a
Low socioeconomic status68%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Title I72%
Regular ed76%
Proficient in English73%
Not migrant72%

Writing

All Students71%
Female68%
Male75%
African American74%
Whiten/a
Low socioeconomic status63%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Title I71%
Regular ed73%
Proficient in English71%
Not migrant71%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Delaware used the Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) to test students in reading and math in grades 2 through 10, in writing in grades 3 through 10, and in science and social studies in grades 4, 6, 8 and 11. The scores for social studies in grades 4 and 6 are not shown on GreatSchools profiles. The DSTP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Delaware. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Delaware Department of Education. If there are fewer than 15 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Delaware's state standards

Source: Delaware Department of Education

Math

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Whiten/a
Low socioeconomic statusn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Title In/a
Regular edn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Not migrantn/a

Reading

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Whiten/a
Low socioeconomic statusn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Title In/a
Regular edn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Not migrantn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Delaware used the Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) to test students in reading and math in grades 2 through 10, in writing in grades 3 through 10, and in science and social studies in grades 4, 6, 8 and 11. The scores for social studies in grades 4 and 6 are not shown on GreatSchools profiles. The DSTP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Delaware. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Delaware Department of Education. If there are fewer than 15 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Delaware's state standards

Source: Delaware Department of Education

Math

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
African Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low socioeconomic statusn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Title In/a
Regular edn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Not migrantn/a

Reading

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
African Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low socioeconomic statusn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Title In/a
Regular edn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Not migrantn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Delaware used the Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) to test students in reading and math in grades 2 through 10, in writing in grades 3 through 10, and in science and social studies in grades 4, 6, 8 and 11. The scores for social studies in grades 4 and 6 are not shown on GreatSchools profiles. The DSTP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Delaware. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Delaware Department of Education. If there are fewer than 15 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Delaware's state standards

Source: Delaware Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 83% 33%
White 9% 52%
Hispanic 6% 11%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 3%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 47%N/A40%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1101 Delaware St
New Castle, DE 19720
Phone: (302) 324-8901

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