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Cooper City Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 735 students

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4 stars

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2013:
Based on 2 ratings
2012:
Based on 2 ratings
2011:
Based on 1 rating
2010:
Based on 3 ratings

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Posted March 30, 2005

This is my sons 3rd year here. He has had ups and downs. The one problem there seems to be is 'bullying'. For the most part though Cooper City Elementary has went to all the highest efforts to help meet my son's learning needs. Ms. Milner is a blessing and has the patience of a saint! Overall rating is good!
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted March 2, 2005

My children have got an excellent education here. Encountered no problems till this year. School is becoming too crowded. New cafeteria and new classrooms should ease this. Teachers and other staff are top quality. It would be nice if Music teacher gets her own classroom again. Parental involvement seems really high. Would be nice to have a few more extracurricular activities.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 13, 2005

Excellent school with respect to reading and writing. Specials like music, art, P.E. have suffered because of the 'critically overcrowded' status. Parent involvement is good.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 30, 2004

The school is extremely over crowded. They have put two teachers in one classroom because there is no more room in the school. What a distraction! My son is in first grade and received his first quarter report card. He got just about all three's. I went and talked to the teacher and she was not willing to do a behavior report or send home a note if he had trouble on his assignment that day. Luckly I went and talked to the principal and she solved the whole issue. On the whole issue of the school I think they try there hardest to help the children excel.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 18, 2004

My daughter started Kindergarden this year & I was very impressed by her teacher. The school has been great & I was able to volunteer in her class a few times.
—Submitted by Jennifer Peak, a parent


Posted January 9, 2004

This is my son's 2nd year at CCES. He's in the 3rd grade & my daughter attended the Pepper Program last year & is now in Kindergarten. For 2nd grade - Mrs. Fitch is fabulous and when I thought it couldn't get much better along comes Mrs. Silverman for 3rd grade. My son has come along way and I thank these 2 teachers tremendously. As for my daughter, in Pepper - Ms. Maria is outstanding, the Pepper Program is top notch. As for my daughter's Kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Signorelli - well I couldn't have asked for a better teacher for my little girl. I have noticed a major difference in my children and I feel it is because they have teachers that are dedicated and truly care.
—Submitted by Rachelle Brannen, a parent


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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 58% in 2012.

134 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
71%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 56% in 2012.

134 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
68%
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 60% in 2012.

119 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
84%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 62% in 2012.

119 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
74%
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.

119 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 61% in 2012.

119 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
67%
Science

The state average for Science was 51% in 2012.

119 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%
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 81% in 2012.

118 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
100%

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

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 67% 46%
Hispanic 21% 25%
Asian/Pacific Islander 5% 2%
Black 4% 23%
Multiracial 3% 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 18%N/A46%
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per teacher 16N/A15
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Bachelor's degree 65%N/A65%
Master's degree 35%N/A32%
Doctorate degree 0%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 2%N/A5%
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
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5080 SW 92nd Ave
Cooper City, FL 33328
Phone: (754) 323-5200

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