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Lantana Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 437 students

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6 reviews of this school


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Posted April 12, 2010

What an awful year at this school!! I spent the entire year on the phone between lice, bullies, and a mean math teacher. Thank God I found them a better school for next Year!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 27, 2009

I have a 5th and 3rd grader and am sad that we moved out of the school boundaries for next year. I loved the school and aftercare was the best my children have ever been in.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 29, 2007

I have two children in this school in 3rd and 4th grade and the their teachers are wonderful. Not only that but their homework actually challenges them and they have a lot of in-school field trips to enhance their learning.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 11, 2007

My son spent half of 3rd grade @ this school & I had to pull him out. Also did not like that parents were not involved with the school!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 18, 2006

My children range in age from 8-14 so I have a lot of experience with Lantana Elem. I have been happy with the school until recently when yet another new principal came to Lantana Elem. I don't feel as though she is a strong leader nor do I think she has the rapport with the children that the previous principals had. There has been a lot of turnover in the principal area. The teachers are great. The school is a Beacon school so it has a lot to offer.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 2, 2005

I think the school needs to change a few things but overall I think the school is nice.
—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.

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
31%

2011

 
 
54%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 56% in 2012.

40 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
28%

2011

 
 
33%
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.

66 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
47%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 62% in 2012.

66 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%

2011

 
 
37%
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.

65 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
57%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 61% in 2012.

65 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
46%
Science

The state average for Science was 51% in 2012.

65 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.

65 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
100%
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 "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
Black 34% 23%
White 30% 46%
Hispanic 28% 25%
Multiracial 5% 4%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 2%
American Indian/Alaskan Native 1% 0%
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 69%N/A46%
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per teacher 12N/A15
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Bachelor's degree 83%N/A65%
Master's degree 17%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 4%N/A5%
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
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710 W Ocean Ave
Lantana, FL 33462
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Phone: (561) 202-0300

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