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Scott Lake Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 549 students

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4 stars

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Posted April 17, 2012

I believe this school has made a major turn around for me at a young age and when i was growing up i had attended this since pre-k in 1996 I am a graduated lady viking and I am proud to say that Scott Lake Elementary is The Best School to go to with all the great learning programs that they have a student with different or variety learning abilities!!!!


Posted February 19, 2010

i love this school my daughter goes there and she is brilliant
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 8, 2009

This school has went down bad, very bad my kids attended this school since 1994 so i can tell you the big difference between a great school and one that has fell down at a rapid pace and the administrator just don't care.This will be the last year my kids attend this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 26, 2008

This is a great school. Principal is excellent. Teachers really care about students. School has improved tremendously.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 23, 2008

great school have no complaints
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 30, 2007

Scott Lake is an excellent school. I have two kids, one who graduated from Scott Lake and one in the second grade. My experience has been that the teachers really take the time to educate the kids and pay attention to their needs. I would recommend this school to anyone with a small child.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 17, 2005

scott lake elementary school has a very good montessori program. the teacher student ratio is very good. my only thing is the two grades in one classroom; because of the age difference i think each grade should be in a seperate class.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 11, 2004

Scott Lake can be awesome. However, it's going to take major changes at the top (local) in order to get that school focused.
—Submitted by Kim Capers, a parent


Posted October 12, 2003

This school is at its worst this year in all aspects and areas. The teachers, as well as administration, don't have a clue as to what's going on. I can't wait for my son to graduate in June, and get out of that circus!!
—Submitted by Jacklyn Maldonado, 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.

89 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
27%

2011

 
 
30%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 56% in 2012.

89 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
33%

2011

 
 
36%
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.

82 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
39%

2011

 
 
54%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 62% in 2012.

81 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
42%

2011

 
 
56%
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.

82 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
41%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 61% in 2012.

82 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
39%
Science

The state average for Science was 51% in 2012.

82 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
40%
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.

81 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
96%
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 "A".
  • In 2009-2010, this school received a grade of "C".
  • 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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 88% 23%
Hispanic 7% 25%
Multiracial 3% 4%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 2%
White 1% 46%
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 73%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 42%N/A32%
Doctorate degree 0%N/A1%
Other degree 5%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

Special education / special needs

Specialized programs for specific types of special education students
  • Speech and language impairments

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Painting

Gifted & talented

Instructional and/or curriculum models used
  • Gifted / high performing
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School start time
  • 8:30
School end time
  • 3:00
Before school or after school care / program onsite
  • After school
  • Before school
School Leader's name
  • Ms. Lakesha Wilson-rochelle
Fax number
  • (305) 625-2567

Programs

Instructional and/or curriculum models used

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  • Gifted / high performing
  • Montessori
Specialized programs for specific types of special education students
  • Speech and language impairments
School leaders can update this information here.

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Painting
School leaders can update this information here.

School culture

Dress Code
  • Uniforms
School leaders can update this information here.

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1160 NW 175th St
Miami, FL 33169
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Phone: (305) 624-1443

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