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Omni Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 1567 students

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4 stars

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2013:
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2012:
Based on 10 ratings
2011:
Based on 10 ratings
2010:
Based on 3 ratings

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Posted December 4, 2008

I am in the middle of my last year and absolutely love this school and gonna miss it! All the teachers help you out with everything, and this school is perfect for everyone. There is art, band, and a lot of other good programs too.
—Submitted by a student


Posted August 23, 2008

I just started at omni and i like it there. i have not seen any bullying. the teachers care about me and others. Do not listen to people who say it is bad. its great. go to omni.
—Submitted by a student


Posted August 10, 2008

Its going to be my second year of omni and dont listen to the other people i like the school nothing is wrong with it except the food but it okay and there is not alot of fighting and the principal is really nice... well to me but if you want to go to omni then you made a great choice!
—Submitted by a student


Posted July 10, 2008

Its going to be my third year at omni and i admit its not an all 5 star school but its pretty good. They offer courses that make a student like me advance. The only class that i didnt learn that much and its probably because the teacher didnt teach well was math. In 6th grade i had straight A's in math then in 7th i had a D and it wasnt that i didnt try its just how the teacher teached. There isnt that many fights like some other reviews have said because mostly other school probably have more. In the time being that i have been there ive only heard of 3 fights. The food is good but not great, lets face it though its school food! If you dont like it then you should honestly bring your own food. Over all its a good school.
—Submitted by a student


Posted May 27, 2008

We moved to this specific area on the basis of Omni's A rating, but the reality is quite disappointing. The teachers are often absent and the subs do not teach. In reviewing the teacher's letters and work product, it often has grammatical and math errors. The level of challenge is low and the homework is often insufficient. The school has many rules, but they can be unreasonable, (for example, if a student is unknowingly dressed inconsistent with the dress code, they must stay in detention while they are given failing grades for tests missed). The principal is condescending in how he addresses parents. The physical plant is dirty and the food is not always edible. The students are not well controlled and there is frequent teasing and fights. This is not what we expected at all.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 12, 2008

Well for startes the admin. Is horrible! they give outragous punishments for small things. The teachers are bad. Theyre are alot of bullying at omni and people are very mean to other students.Dont ever go to Omni!
—Submitted by a student


Posted April 18, 2008

I think omni is a great school. I'm in my third year, and I am devastated to have to leave.
—Submitted by a student


Posted April 7, 2008

I hate Omni. The teachers are so bad they don't even teach and don't care about you nor how your doing in there class. They give you hard tests and expect you to no the material...when they don't even teach it.


Posted March 30, 2008

I've been in Omni for not even a year: and now I hate school. The teachers are terrible, and there is NO dicpline where its neccessary. There is bullying, and some of my teachers DONT EVEN TEACH: they give busy-work! My language arts teacher hasnt taught ONE lesson this year! This year was the first time I've gotten a B on my report card! If you want to turn your child from a straight A student into a child who detests school, send your child to Omni.
—Submitted by a student


Posted February 25, 2008

omni middle is far out the best school in palm beach couty .the students are the most enteligent the teachers are caring.
—Submitted by a student


Posted November 28, 2007

I love Omni Middle School it rocks the teachers are great and they care about you every step of the way.It is safe and secure and fun learning environment if I had to choose I would say Omni rules!You can't hide that jaguar pride!Thats there modo!
—Submitted by a student


Posted November 18, 2007

my daughter loves this school. she came from , a small private jewish day school, and loves it so much more at Omni. she expierienced 1 quarter in advanced classes, and is currently in the gifted program. she really loves(d) both of them. excellent school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 17, 2007

I love Omni!!! I go to River now but o man I miss Omni!!!!!!! It's such a great school!!
—Submitted by a student


Posted August 23, 2007

So overall, Omni is amazing. Omni has an amazing PTSA and great campus. Horrible bathrooms though. But its my school. Go Jaguars!!!
—Submitted by a student


Posted July 9, 2007

Great school academically with strong parent support. Administration is very willing to work with students and parents. For the most part, teachers are well versed in their subject and have a deep concern for their students. Materials and books are plentiful and my son felt part of the Omni family.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 22, 2007

Omni Middle is a wonderful school! The academics are challenging and there is plenty of available help if students need it. They teach kids to have a strong sense of community service with some amazing programs. There is a great feeling of school spirit on campus. My child was very well prepared for high school after leaving Omni. My second one is still there, and enjoys every day of school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 14, 2007

It was my first year at omni. overall i didn't like the school at all. The teachers don't care much about the students. Many of them don't help you succeed. They don't explain the work. Many people of the staff are rude. Im so glad im moving. And people should not consider this school as a great one.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 10, 2007

Bulling, incompetence, are a few of words that comes to mind when I think of Omni middle School. I am removing my child from this environment. I am afraid that if I do not, this well mannered A student is going to be transformed into someone unrecognizable.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 27, 2007

I had my son (8 grade) in a charter school. Now he is in Omni. Omni has made him a different person. I wish I had put him in 6 grade. The teachers are great. Both my son and I love the school. Sorry that he will be leaving after this year for high school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 20, 2007

I am a student, graduating this year from Omni (Thank GOD!). I don't know what to say. The teachers have good days and bad. With some teachers it is just all bad days. The school is a mess - poorly funded - and a ton of the students are bullies.
—Submitted by a student


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

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 53% in 2012.

515 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
76%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 57% in 2012.

515 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
78%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Florida used the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT 2.0) to test students in grades 3 through 10 in reading, 3 through 8 in math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The FCAT 2.0 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 2.0 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.

See Florida's state standards

Source: Florida Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 56% in 2012.

535 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
79%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 58% in 2012.

537 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
73%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Florida used the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT 2.0) to test students in grades 3 through 10 in reading, 3 through 8 in math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The FCAT 2.0 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 2.0 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.

See Florida's state standards

Source: Florida Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 57% in 2012.

506 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
80%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 55% in 2012.

509 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
70%
Science

The state average for Science was 46% in 2012.

506 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Florida used the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT 2.0) to test students in grades 3 through 10 in reading, 3 through 8 in math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The FCAT 2.0 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 2.0 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.

See Florida's state standards

Source: Florida Department of Education

Writing

The state average for Writing was 78% in 2012.

510 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
100%
Scale: % scoring at or above level 3

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Florida used the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) to test students in grades 4, 8 and 10 in writing. The Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) 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 is scored on a scale of 1 to 6. The state considers a score of 3 or above as meeting state standards.

See Florida's state standards

Source: Florida Department of Education

  • In 2011-2012, this school received a grade of "A".
  • In 2010-2011, this school received a grade of "A".
  • In 2009-2010, this school received a grade of "A".
  • In 2008-2009, this school received a grade of "A".

About the tests


Florida uses School Grades to measure the overall performance of a school each year on the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT). Each school is assigned a letter grade (A-F) based on three criteria: the overall performance on the FCAT, the percentage of eligible students who took the test, and whether or not students made progress in reading and math. The School Grades are calculated by adding points earned from each of the performance criteria listed above.

See Florida's state standards

Source: Florida Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 59% in 2012.

127 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
100%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Florida used the End-of-Course Assessments (EOC) to test students in Algebra 1. The EOC 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 Algebra 1 EOC 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.

See Florida's state standards

Source: Florida Department of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 68% 46%
Hispanic 19% 25%
Black 6% 23%
Asian/Pacific Islander 4% 2%
Multiracial 4% 4%
American Indian/Alaskan Native 0% 0%
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 19%N/A46%
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per teacher 19N/A15
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Bachelor's degree 66%N/A65%
Master's degree 32%N/A32%
Doctorate degree 3%N/A1%
Other degree 0%N/A2%
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Classes taught by non-highly qualified teachers 4%N/A5%
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
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5775 Jog Rd
Boca Raton, FL 33496
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Phone: (561) 989-2800

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