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Lake Stevens Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 311 students

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4 stars

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Posted September 26, 2012

Lake Stevens Elementary is an excellent school. Teachers are very involved in their students education . Staff are very considerate and helpful in any area necessary to help. They are striving to do their best for our kids. Very honored to have my children attend LSE.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 26, 2008

The school is not concerned about the education of children with special needs.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 23, 2007

My child attended Lake Stevens for 3 years and I can say that school is wonderful! Every teacher he had was dedicated and took interest in their students, they gave individual attention and pushed for the best. Parent teacher communication plays a big role in your childs success in school and I'm grateful that all of his teachers took the time keep me informed at all times . I also liked that the curriculum included a second language class along with art and music. Everyone from the cafeteria to the office staff had a great attitude; nothing but the best. We really miss that school. We moved and it's been about a year now. To the parents of Lake Stevens appreciate the school and teachers because good ones are hard to find.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 22, 2007

I have had three children in this school and found an incredibly dedicated staff and administration. The office staff are friendly and helpful. The education my children received was quite good and teachers really take an interest in their futures. My only complaint (and it's small) was the communication of events and awards programs was very late - sometimes the day before so I couldn't get off of work in time.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 13, 2004

I think that Lake Stevens is one of the best schools around it has some of the best teachers and staff.Best Principal and Ass't Principal. It has the reading program in Dade County, the children are encouraged to read at least 30 minutes everyday after school. Another thing the Principal is concern about all the children at the school, she has given things aways such book bags, uniforms,bicycle. The teachers are working hard with the childrens. The school was graded higher this year.
—Submitted by a staff


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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.

58 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
44%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 56% in 2012.

58 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
38%

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 60% in 2012.

45 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%

2011

 
 
57%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 62% in 2012.

45 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
40%

2011

 
 
51%
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.

47 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
36%

2011

 
 
35%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 61% in 2012.

47 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
38%
Science

The state average for Science was 51% in 2012.

47 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
32%
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.

46 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
80%
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 "C".
  • In 2010-2011, this school received a grade of "C".
  • In 2009-2010, this school received a grade of "C".
  • In 2008-2009, this school received a grade of "B".

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

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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 52% 25%
Black 43% 23%
Multiracial 3% 4%
White 2% 46%
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 84%N/A46%
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per teacher 13N/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 28%N/A32%
Doctorate degree 4%N/A1%
Other degree 4%N/A2%
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Classes taught by non-highly qualified teachers 1%N/A5%
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
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5101 NW 183rd St
Miami Gardens, FL 33055
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Phone: (305) 625-6536

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