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South Hialeah Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 1216 students

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5 stars

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Posted August 26, 2012

I love this school because my children have been very good in it, their teachers are excellent, especially Marquez, O Lopez and T Lopez Rodriguez, a lot of security and a lot of cleaning
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 23, 2011

South Hialeah Elementary is the Best school in Miami!!!!! The schools is ALWAYS super clean, and the faculty and Staff are the Best. Ms. Villanueva, thew principal is a very nice person. She ALWAYS attends to all school events and Cares alot about the students, parents, and falulty and staff! South Hialeah Elementary School Is the BEST SCHOOL EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I Congratulate all FACULTY AND STAFF
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 1, 2011

South Hialeah Elementary is the best school in Miami Dade County!. Ms. Villanueva, the Principal is very nice and she seems like a GREAT school principal!!! I congratulate ALL the faculty and staff for their kindness and they're dedication to the students and parents!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 18, 2011

I think this is a very good school, the teachers are all very nice and willing to help the kids. Student classes are based on each kid level. Previous principal was not Ok since I never saw him for 3 years; the new principal, Ms. Villanueva, on the contrary is always present in ALL student activities and classes.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 7, 2010

This school is the best my son just graduated from it and my 2 younger kids are in it now i must say that the Teachers, Ms. Molinedo, Ms Silva, Ms otano, ms. linares, ms. vega garcia and ms solis are the best teachers that school can have my son was in advance classes and my girls are in it noe that school woth those teachers are the best
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 10, 2009

The school staff are extremely rude. If you request a parent conference, don't waste your time waiting, because they will never make it happend. The principal talks over the teachers. I had a very bad experience with this school. The worst staff I've ever seen.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 9, 2007

The students in first and second grade are not getting any physical education at all. The advanced level for first grade is far from advanced. The homework isn't challenging at all for them and it is always the same.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 23, 2007

This School has been the best school I been to it was the first school I went to I was a student there for 5 years. Seance, kindergarten to 5TH grade.I bet Your kids would enjoy this school i sure did the fun we had every year even the principle was fun and he did all he could to improve the school.
—Submitted by Roberto, a former student


Posted June 6, 2004

I think this school is very good especially one of my recent teachrs Ms.T. Rodriguez has taught us student how to learn and have fun in reading.I also like the activities they give the children and the gifts they earn for reading and getting so many points. These pass 6 years that I was a student there were very fun with all my teachers like Ms.Pla,Ms.Perez,Ms.cenal,Ms.Elvin and Ms.T Rodriguez.All of their advices they gave us students when we go to middle school really helps the children.It is very good to have D.A.R.E classes in 5th grade they get to know much more better what can drugs cause people to do.
—Submitted by Elizabeth Sanchez, a student


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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 58% in 2012.

241 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
61%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 56% in 2012.

241 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
41%

2011

 
 
53%
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.

193 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
62%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 62% in 2012.

193 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
54%
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.

191 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
45%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 61% in 2012.

218 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
41%
Science

The state average for Science was 51% in 2012.

218 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
42%
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.

187 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
91%
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 "B".
  • 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
Hispanic 95% 25%
Black 3% 23%
White 2% 46%
American Indian/Alaskan Native 0% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 2%
Multiracial 0% 4%
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 83%N/A46%
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per teacher 14N/A15
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Bachelor's degree 57%N/A65%
Master's degree 41%N/A32%
Doctorate degree 0%N/A1%
Other degree 3%N/A2%
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Classes taught by non-highly qualified teachers 3%N/A5%
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
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265 E 5th St
Hialeah, FL 33010
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Phone: (305) 885-4556

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