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Henry H. Filer Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 1155 students

 

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Posted April 26, 2013

Great school, thanks to the awesome teachers and staffs , keep up the good JOB!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 11, 2012

This is my child first year at the school and she tell me every day how much she love going to this school how the teachers are and the staff. I hope with this out come she will have a great school year with her grades and meet plenty of good friends. I look forward to meeting all her teachers and volunteering my time at this wonderful school. KEEP UP THE GREAT JOB HENRY H. FILER
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 11, 2012

this school is the best middle school i have ever went to everyone is very nice the teachers are nice and very helpful to everyone i reccomend that all parent take there child to henry h. filer. :) :) :) :)


Posted July 9, 2009

Im a student in H.H.F.M and i say that this is the best school EVER. I truely recomended to everyone. the school use to be a doom but since Cazanas came tothe school its and A school every teacher is nice.. (watch out for MR Carter his kind of mean but hi teaches alot and you leanr alot.)
—Submitted by a student


Posted July 9, 2009

Im a student in h.H.F.M asnd i say that is the best school ever I recomended to everyone. The school rockz!!!
—Submitted by a student


Posted March 28, 2009

i would recomend it to all students and parents,very good and nice school
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Posted February 27, 2008

Filer is a wonderful school. The kids love going to school. The teachers genuinely care for their students. There are very minimal problems. This school is the best kept secret in the county.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted August 12, 2005

I went to this school back in 95-98 and they were the best years of my life.It's a great school, with a great staff, and now my son attends Filer and he loves it there.
—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 53% in 2012.

375 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%

2011

 
 
34%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 57% in 2012.

375 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
42%

2011

 
 
42%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2012-2013 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, in grades 5 and 8 in science and writing in grades 4, 8 and 10. 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.

379 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
51%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 58% in 2012.

378 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
39%

2011

 
 
47%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2012-2013 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, in grades 5 and 8 in science and writing in grades 4, 8 and 10. 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.

427 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
50%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 55% in 2012.

428 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
40%
Science

The state average for Science was 46% in 2012.

426 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
36%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2012-2013 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, in grades 5 and 8 in science and writing in grades 4, 8 and 10. 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.

421 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
88%
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 "B".
  • 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.

101 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
85%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Florida used the End-of-Course Assessments (EOC) to test students in Algebra 1, Biology 1 and Geometry. 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
Hispanic 98% 28%
Black 1% 23%
White 1% 43%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian 0% 2%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Two or more races 0% 3%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 91%N/A56%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

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 64%N/A65%
Master's degree 30%N/A32%
Doctorate degree 2%N/A1%
Other degree 5%N/A2%
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Classes taught by non-highly qualified teachers 6%N/A5%
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Special education / special needs

Specific academic themes or areas of focus
  • Special education
Specialized programs for specific types of special education students
  • Other health impairments
  • Specific learning disabilities
  • Visual impairments

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
  • 3:40 pm
Before school or after school care / program onsite
  • After school
  • Before school
School Leader's name
  • Ms. Giovanna M Blanco
Special schedule
  • Block scheduling
Fax number
  • (305) 822-2063

Programs

Instructional and/or curriculum models used

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

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  • Special education
Specialized programs for specific types of special education students
  • Other health impairments
  • Specific learning disabilities
  • Visual impairments
Foreign languages taught
  • Spanish

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
School leaders can update this information here.

Sports

Boys sports
  • Basketball
  • Cheerleading
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
  • Track
  • Volleyball
Girls sports
  • Basketball
  • Cheerleading
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Track
  • Volleyball
School leaders can update this information here.

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531 W 29th St
Hialeah, FL 33012
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