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Campbell Drive Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 646 students

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3 stars

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Posted November 22, 2010

my daughter hates waking to come to school.girls in the school bother her and say they want to fight her.its a racial thing she is white latin and she fights with me everyday because she don't want to go to school.i'm looking into homeschooling her myself i'm done with this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 7, 2010

im a student at campbell drive yeah this school is lousy bt the kids dont pay attention.i do nd stometime i dont.bt the teachers are awsome except for dr.gayden shes mean.well anyways there are alot off fights in this school nd i think the schoole should try to bring "if you really knew me" to school its a program on mtv nd theey talk to the kids nd they end up listening nd caring for otherss nd there feelings.this school isnt bad we kids try our best bt sometimes we get out of control nd we dont knwo what were doing.


Posted March 23, 2010

The principal at Campbell Drive middle school is a great principal and knows exactly what she is doing! i would rate the principal at this school 5 stars out of 5 stars!!!!


Posted March 21, 2009

I think this school is lazy and lack the care and concerns for the chikdrens needs. This school has been a part of my child's sadness and lack of interest. It is in this school my son has brought home his worst grades ever. As a mom whose son is a student here, i haave had my first experience in seeing a D on his report card. Currently, I am in search of a new school. My son cries for a school transfer. This also is a first. Unsatisfied mom.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 23, 2006

I do not think that this school is bad. Teachers and children try their best.I really think that its the children fault,they think that school is a place for playing around and goofing off that they do not take school that seriously. They make bogus comments on how teachers do not teach them but they just not want to get in trouble. What I am trying to say is that this is a great school I learned so much.Thank you ms navarro.
—Submitted by a student


Posted June 27, 2005

CDMS is a lousy school. Discipline doesn't exist, cirriculum is dumbed down to a point that is ridiculous, and the children are allowed to do what ever they please. There are some amazing teachers at Campbell, but they are bogged down by having to deal with check collecting teachers and incompetant administration. Has the potential to be an excellent school because the children are no less intelegent than any other school, but so little has been expected of them for so long they think that a D for the year is an accomplishment.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted April 21, 2005

Not that great of a school...
—Submitted by a student


Posted June 22, 2004

The principal needs to have better control of the teachers. There are teachers that are notorious for talking on their cell phones all day long instead of teaching their students. Babysitting- that's apparently what they think they are paid for. It's a real shame.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 2, 2004

The lack of discipline makes it imposiable for the teachers to do their jobs. However, they have great teahers who care.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted May 2, 2004

This schools lunch is non healthy and the bathroom are very dirty, the classroom are very little for like about 30 kids the teachers.
—Submitted by ray marinez, a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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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.

145 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
10%

2011

 
 
20%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 57% in 2012.

140 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
18%

2011

 
 
24%
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.

252 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
31%

2011

 
 
22%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 58% in 2012.

252 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
31%

2011

 
 
23%
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.

219 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
35%

2011

 
 
26%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 55% in 2012.

221 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
24%

2011

 
 
21%
Science

The state average for Science was 46% in 2012.

219 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
18%
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.

217 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

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 "D".
  • In 2010-2011, this school received a grade of "D".
  • In 2009-2010, this school received a grade of "D".
  • In 2008-2009, this school received a grade of "C".

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.

22 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
43%
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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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 50% 25%
Black 42% 23%
White 5% 46%
Multiracial 2% 4%
American Indian/Alaskan Native 0% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 2%
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 81%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 52%N/A65%
Master's degree 39%N/A32%
Doctorate degree 2%N/A1%
Other degree 7%N/A2%
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Classes taught by non-highly qualified teachers 24%N/A5%
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
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900 NE 23rd Ave
Homestead, FL 33033
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Phone: (305) 248-7911

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