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Kenwood K-8 Center

Public | PK-8 | 1085 students

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4 stars

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2013:
Based on 2 ratings
2012:
Based on 6 ratings
2011:
Based on 6 ratings
2010:
Based on 3 ratings

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Posted September 23, 2009

This is a great school. The staff is wonderful, teachers really care and the communinty is amazing. I choose to put my kids here over any private school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 23, 2009

The school has consistently met all the state and district goals. They plan ahead and implement strategies aimed at helping all the student population.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 23, 2009

Excellent teachers!!! My kids are thrilled to go to school everyday.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 23, 2009

This school is like home away from home. We are a big family!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 23, 2009

Kenwood K-8 Center is an awe inspiring school that expects the BEST from their students all the time. We are a seven year recipient of being an 'A' school. ALL parents and teachers RAVE about Kenwood K-8 Center. We also have the BEST, I mean THE BEST, PTSA organization in the world---they care about the faculty and staff and about the students who attend Kenwood K-8 Center!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 23, 2009

This is a top notch school with exceptional teachers. The children are all learning very quickly!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 23, 2009

The teachers work very hard and make the environment a fun place to be every day!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 23, 2009

Because in Kenwood we really care about education and foster each student's academic, social and emotional potential. Kenwood K-8 Center is an exceptional group of teachers, staff and administrators.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted September 23, 2009

I am new to the school with a 5th grader and a Kindergartner. I have found the staff and administration to be wonderful and caring. My sons have the most amazing teachers. I have felt more welcome here than we did at our small private religous school. This is an amazing school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 23, 2009

It is a wonderful school with fantastic teachers.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 23, 2009

Kenwood K-8 Center is a caring place where students learn to be great!
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted September 23, 2009

This school is an extension of our family. It's a great community to be a part of.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 23, 2009

Kenwood is a great school for many reasons - the most important however, are the teachers! Class rooms are smaller than the norm, and the teachers are dedicated to their profession.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 23, 2009

Kenwood K-8 cneter is a family oriented school. We are the oldest school in the Kendall area. We have children and grandchildren of former Kenwood students. It is a pleasure to work here. The adminstrators, teachers, staff and last, but not least, studens, are the reason to make this school very special.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 23, 2009

Teaching at Kenwood K-8 Center makes me proud. The caliber of educators, administrators and staff surpasses my expectations as both a veteran teacher and a former private school student. The environment at Kenwood K-8 Center is not only one of academic discipline and success but of nurturing guidance and personal motivation to achieve their goals.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted September 23, 2009

Its a wonderful school great teachers
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 23, 2009

Ive been teaching for 19 years. I have taught at Kenwood for the last 15 years and it has been wonderful! The staff and community are very supportive and the students are well-behaved and want to learn. Kenwood K-8 Center is an A school and we are so proud of the teachers and students for working so hard to attain this great accomplishment yet again.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted September 23, 2009

I love kenwood elementary because of dedication and hard work of the students, parents and staff.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 23, 2009

I love Kenwood K-8 Center because we have a superb faculty, wonderful, supportive parents, and phenomenal students. We are an A school AGAIN!
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted September 23, 2009

I have been working with Special Needs students at Kenwood for 20 years and the Kenwood staff and student body have ALWAYS been accepting and understanding of my students, and most of all, they make my students feel at home.
—Submitted by 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 58% in 2012.

115 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
64%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 56% in 2012.

115 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
64%
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.

102 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
61%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 62% in 2012.

102 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
68%
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.

134 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
67%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 61% in 2012.

134 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
73%
Science

The state average for Science was 51% in 2012.

134 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%
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 53% in 2012.

115 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
60%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 57% in 2012.

115 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
63%
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.

124 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
67%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 58% in 2012.

124 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
69%
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.

142 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
65%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 55% in 2012.

142 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
57%
Science

The state average for Science was 46% in 2012.

142 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%
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.

102 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
99%
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

Writing

The state average for Writing was 78% in 2012.

145 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
100%

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 "A".
  • 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.

45 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
97%
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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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 69% 25%
White 20% 46%
Black 5% 23%
Multiracial 4% 4%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 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 33%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 54%N/A65%
Master's degree 28%N/A32%
Doctorate degree 3%N/A1%
Other degree 16%N/A2%
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Classes taught by non-highly qualified teachers 3%N/A5%
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
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9300 SW 79th Ave
Miami, FL 33156
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