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Indian Pines Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 792 students

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Posted August 25, 2012

THE PRINCIPALS COMMUNICATION IS VERY BAD. SECOND YEAR WITH THIS SCHOOL. THANK GOODNESS IT WILL BE MY CHILDREN'S LAST. THE TEACHER'S SEEM GOOD THUS FAR. WE WILL SEE.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 17, 2009

I love this school. They provide my students with the best quality education and the teachers are great. The administration and front office staff are very friendly too.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 20, 2009

Great school for elementary students
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 14, 2007

There is no place for children who fall between grade average and gifted. The new principal has not been near as good as Pasterczyk. This school has gone down and some good teachers have left, following the old principal. I am trying to get my children into a different school. They do have dual language and some good teachers, but some very poor as well. My third grader did not have a field trip of any kind througout 2nd or third grade. School to family newsletters that really inform are no more. No dances, no fairs, no real extracurricular activities any longer. However they do have a new building with some state of the art equipment
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 8, 2005

This has been a great school for my daughter. They offer dual-language and gifted programs. I would suggest parent involvment. We have had a couple of problems with some of the little boys but they were handled.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 4, 2005

My child attended Inadian Pines for only 5th grade as we had temporarily moved to the area. In my experience the school is very well organized and the communication level between the staff and parents is exceptional. I received all the information I needed to help my child throughout the school year consistently and efficiently. I was able and encouraged to be a part of my kid's education in general as well as in FCAT preparation and other areas of great importance. I even attended their parent university which explored and dissected such topics as discipline in the home and school, motivating a child successfully and even giving our kids the tools they need to handle peer pressures. I feel that both my child and I received a great education that year. This is a school that demands your involvement and can guarantee your childs success.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 22, 2005

Wonderful School, Great Programs, A+ School 4 years in a row. Great teachers who take the time to spend with the children.
—Submitted by Tracie Wheelus, a parent


Posted April 21, 2005

My daughter excelled tremendously in this school. They were great.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 31, 2005

Indian Pines Elementary has been graded an 'A' school by the state of Florida for the past few years. This is the first year my son is in this school and he's been learning, I believe, a whole lot better. He's been active in the school chorus and has entered in the science fair. I am very satisfied with Indian Pines Elementary.
—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.

141 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
42%

2011

 
 
33%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 56% in 2012.

143 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
33%

2011

 
 
27%
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.

133 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
48%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 62% in 2012.

133 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
44%

2011

 
 
34%
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.

144 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
41%

2011

 
 
37%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 61% in 2012.

144 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
41%

2011

 
 
38%
Science

The state average for Science was 51% in 2012.

144 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
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

Writing

The state average for Writing was 81% in 2012.

134 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
93%
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 "B".
  • In 2009-2010, this school received a grade of "B".
  • 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
Black 59% 23%
Hispanic 28% 25%
White 6% 46%
Multiracial 4% 4%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 2%
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 77%N/A46%
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per teacher 11N/A15
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Bachelor's degree 76%N/A65%
Master's degree 24%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 5%N/A5%
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
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6000 Oak Royal Dr
Lake Worth, FL 33463
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Phone: (561) 804-3300

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