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Christa McAuliffe Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 1265 students

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3 stars

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2013:
Based on 2 ratings
2012:
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2011:
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2010:
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Posted May 1, 2013

The bullying is out of control. The weird thing is it's a lot of boys bullying girls.The school really needs to have more cameras and monitor them.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 1, 2013

Hello, Just wondering how parents/students would rate this school (Currently). I am considering moving into these school boundaries, and I have an Autistic daughter. How is the ESE program? Any advice? Thanks
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 17, 2012

Unfortunately the new principal finds it acceptable to let students get thrown down, punched and video taped without issuing any punishment. I fear that as all the students learn this the school will become even more violent and uncontrolled. In addition, he is not open to meeting with parents to discuss the problem and blames the victims. I have been a parent at this school for 5 years with my two kids and it makes me very sad to see the direction this school is taking.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 19, 2012

I love this school. I am going to start my 8th grade year and i am taking 9th grade courses. Education is taking very seriously here. The only concern is the principle and bullying. Overall, this school is great and i went from getting A's and B's in elementary school to straight A's.


Posted October 15, 2011

This school is in need of good leadership. Another of good teachers have continued to leave and the current administration is hiring lackluster teachers. Poor leadership.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 25, 2010

Amazing how a child who has been tested to read at a tenth grade level can be placed in remedial reading and the school administration and teachers not be willing change his schedule to where he should be. This school is definately Below Average. Child is now in a private school and has been soaring in ALL studies, especially reading!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 3, 2009

They have the best teachers and office staff!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 15, 2009

Our school has the only Animal Rescue Club in the area and many students, teachers, and parents have helped this single club raise over 10,000 for animals in need in only two years. Our school also has excellent teachers, parents, staff, and administration.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted September 1, 2009

I love McAuliffe Middle School it has the best programs and nice and wonderful teachers. My sixth grade teacher Ms.Sorace had a wonderful way of teaching she was so smart and nice and she would get a chuckle out of everyone everyday!
—Submitted by a student


Posted August 13, 2009

its such a nice school theres nice teachers
—Submitted by a student


Posted August 12, 2009

at first i didnt wanna go to this school, but now im so glad i did (: its an amazing school and it has the best people there. :D and the teachers are okayish too.haha
—Submitted by a student


Posted December 27, 2008

I went to school at christa for my 6th and 7th grade year. Mr. Myers was a good principal and got the job done. He worked well with the faculty, and created a good environment for us. I heard that the new principal isnt as great from friends, and the other reviews. Not all of the teachers are perfect, but no school has a completely great staff. I found that most of the teachers are over 50, and there are not many young teachers to connect with the kids. the gifted program is good there, and it is an overall good school in boynton.
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 19, 2008

My child attends this school. The new principal has a closed door policy. She is a very poor adminstrator. She forces the APs' to do all of the work. She is pratically invisible. It makes for a poor environment for students and teachers
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 19, 2008

The school has gone done in quality this year.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 9, 2008

I currently attend CMMS. I am in 8th grade. It is a great school. It was great with Mr. Myers and I think that it will be good with Mrs Cheek.
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 23, 2008

i love the school for my child
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 6, 2008

My daughter started at Christa last year in Grade 6 in the gifted program and I have been extremely impressed with how helpful, friendly, and professional the teachers and staff have been. I would especially like to acknowlege the Grade 7 Advanced Math teacher Mr M who goes above and beyond the classroom requirements.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 21, 2008

I am in 8th grade right now and I have just moved. I went to Christa for 6th and 7th and I can't tell you how glad I am that I went. I miss it so badly. It has taught me so much in the past two years. It was so easy to adjust from elementary in this school. Most of the teachers there are great and they make learning more easy and fun. The kids there all come together like one big melting pot. I really wish I was lucky enough to be there again this year.
—Submitted by a student


Posted March 27, 2008

i love this school i am a student in 8th grade i been her since 6 the teachers are very cool when you ask for help they give you it the teachers joke around with you they like to have fun in class while getting work done if you need help really bad the teachers will stay after school with you and help you.the p.e teachers are the nicest people you will ever meet specially coach kidd i always joke about his bald head and he laughs.the staff treats ever one equally when you have a problem they will doing everything to fix it.this school is a A'' rated school.the teachers making learning very easily and fun.i will miss this school and i will miss the school staff the most
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 27, 2008

I am really impressed with this school. My son went there for 7th and 8th grade from a school in Boca. As I liked the school there (Loggers Run) I am much happier with this one. He had a great education and I felt safe with him being there. They call me with any incidents that happen. Now my younger son is there and I am still happy with it. I get emails from the principal on important information about the happenings at the school.
—Submitted by a parent


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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 53% in 2012.

482 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
72%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 57% in 2012.

482 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
76%
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.

412 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
74%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 58% in 2012.

413 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
70%
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.

362 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 55% in 2012.

363 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 46% in 2012.

360 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.

361 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
97%
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.

144 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
84%
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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 65% 46%
Hispanic 16% 25%
Black 10% 23%
Multiracial 5% 4%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 2%
American Indian/Alaskan Native 1% 0%
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 17%N/A46%
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per teacher 18N/A15
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Bachelor's degree 74%N/A65%
Master's degree 24%N/A32%
Doctorate degree 2%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

Awards

Academic awards received in the past 3 years
  • Blue Ribbon (2007)
  • Five Star (2007)

Special education / special needs

Specific academic themes or areas of focus
  • Special education
Specialized programs for specific types of special education students
  • Emotional behavioral disabilities
  • Multiple disabilities
  • Other health impairments
  • Significant developmental delay
  • Specific learning disabilities

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Painting
Music
  • Band
  • Choir / Chorus
Performing and written arts
  • Drama

Language learning

Foreign languages taught
  • Spanish

Gifted & talented

Instructional and/or curriculum models used
  • Gifted / high performing
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School start time
  • 9:00 am
School end time
  • 3:50 pm
Before school or after school care / program onsite
  • After school
School Leader's name
  • Mr. Jeff Silverman
Fax number
  • (561) 374-6636

Programs

Instructional and/or curriculum models used

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  • Gifted / high performing
Specific academic themes or areas of focus

Don't understand these terms?
  • Special education
Specialized programs for specific types of special education students
  • Emotional behavioral disabilities
  • Multiple disabilities
  • Other health impairments
  • Significant developmental delay
  • Specific learning disabilities
Foreign languages taught
  • Spanish
School leaders can update this information here.

Sports

Boys sports
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cheerleading
  • Cross country
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Track
  • Volleyball
Girls sports
  • Basketball
  • Cheerleading
  • Cross country
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Track
  • Volleyball

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Painting
Music
  • Band
  • Choir / Chorus
Performing arts
  • Drama
School leaders can update this information here.

School culture

Dress Code
  • Dress code
School leaders can update this information here.

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Planning ahead

Students typically attend these schools after graduating
Park Vista High School
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6500 Le Chalet Blvd
Boynton Beach, FL 33472
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Phone: (561) 374-6600

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