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Mae M. Walters Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 773 students

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5 stars

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Posted November 21, 2011

I went too this school Pre-K through , 4th grade after I moved . I LOVE THIS SCHOOL . I have amazing , memories at this school & I wished I would've finished my elementary years there . <3


Posted October 11, 2011

School has earned an A for eight consecutive years, based on the State of Florida s Accountability System, priding itself on having knowledgeable and caring teachers and staff. Under the principal's leadership, teachers collaborate to provide the best education possible. Student achievement is also proportionate to the amount of parental involvement offered by parents who are interested in their children's success.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted April 29, 2009

I could only rate the school from Pre-K -Kindergarten. The Pre K teachers are fantastic. They give the students a good foundation for kindergarten. Kindergarten has been a great experience. I am impressed with the curriculum this school has for this grade.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 4, 2008

It's a good school. Not too many extra-curricular activities, though. But overall I'm happy with the quality of teaching.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 19, 2007

Teachers that care about the education and well being of the students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 20, 2006

The school is excellent! The teachers are very caring and involved. The principal is well mannered and professional.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 17, 2005

I went to this school as a child and i believe it has great teachers and great techniques. The atmosphere is very happy and I have great memories of this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 21, 2003

It a great school that has come very far thanks to its Teachers and Administrators. It is a shame that the only thing that brings this school down is the lack of involvement from the parents.
—Submitted by 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.

164 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
46%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 56% in 2012.

164 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
44%
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.

118 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
49%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 62% in 2012.

118 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
49%
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.

126 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
49%

2011

 
 
44%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 61% in 2012.

126 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
45%
Science

The state average for Science was 51% in 2012.

126 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
41%
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.

117 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
96%

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 "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
Hispanic 97% 25%
White 3% 46%
American Indian/Alaskan Native 0% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 2%
Black 0% 23%
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 77%N/A46%
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per teacher 15N/A15
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Bachelor's degree 67%N/A65%
Master's degree 33%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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650 W 33rd St
Hialeah, FL 33012
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Phone: (305) 822-4600

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