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Shenandoah Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 1185 students

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4 stars

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Posted February 6, 2011

This school is the best!!!!!!!!!!! the best teachers are Ms.Jolicoeur, Ms.Midence, Mr.Leon, and Ms.Cruz. If you are going to middle school or wanting to change schools, GO TO SHENANDOAH CUZ ITS THE BEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Posted January 19, 2011

Best magnet school on Miami!!!!! It has the best quality but don't join the bilingual program at Shenandoah!!!


Posted April 2, 2010

i graduated class of 09 from shenandoah this school is so great!!! i dont kno y people are always sayin its such a bad school in every school yoour gonna have bad kids and the EFL Program is awsoem i had so many good teachers like Ms.Humara , Ms.M.Rodriguez ,Mr.Tenacio, Ms.Askins,Mr.Smith,..and so many more awsome shool!
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 22, 2009

This school is the best school ever, there's many great teachers, who are dedicated in making sure we get the best curriculum needed and there really nice, I'm in the bilingual program and the magnet program. I love shenandoah!!!
—Submitted by a student


Posted March 7, 2009

Ms.Jolicoeur is the best teacher ever!!!!!!!!!!!! This school is very good.
—Submitted by a student


Posted April 9, 2008

The schools security is excellent. Teachers and the office faculty have one message that is very clear and powerful, education is the number one priority. My other option was South Miami, I was almost fooled by the advertising. Thankfully I did some research on my own and found out disturbing things about the school program, teachers, and student treatment. Way too much fundraising with bad intentions, they sell pizza,cookies,sweets and soft drinks daily. These are the things that we are supposed to be trying to get away from for our children and teach them good eating habits for life. Parents who do not have children in any of the magnet programs are never made aware of any shows and the kids are treated as second-class students. The school is mostly interested in the magnet program children. No focus on education.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 29, 2008

ms.jolicoeur, mr. leon, ms. teresa gonzalez, ms. cruz-askins, and mr. ventura are the best teachers i have ever had!!! there are so many other theachers in the school that i know and miss, just because of their effort in teaching and enthusiasm.
—Submitted by a student


Posted February 11, 2007

Mr. Marcelo is the best teacher ever!
—Submitted by a student


Posted May 7, 2006

My daughter was very happy in this school, she loved her teachers, her ambition to keep learning and growing always was always up there. She was a special student and her teachers made her feel so great. and i think the direction of the principal is #1.....so yes, this school is great. and i went there also, Im 50 now. so Im happy to say this school still rules!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 19, 2005

My son has attended Shenandoah Middle School for almost three (3) years now and I have yet to have a complaint for this school. I had my doubts at first, but the quality teachers involved in the academics of this school changed my views. I feel that Shenandoah has the capacity of being an 'A' school in Dade County. A caring, loving and respectful team work at Shenandoah, making sure our kids get the best learning experience. Thank you for making these years in son's life a meaningful and entertaining one. My hats off to all of you!
—Submitted by K. Montalban, a parent


Posted August 5, 2005

My daughter graduated from 8th grade this past yr and I must say that she never had any poblems whatsoever with any other student or teacher. Surely, you will always find difficult & lazy, non-caring teachers anywhere. Security is good, and academic progams are average, and the real McCoy depends, as always, on the child's interrest & effort.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 29, 2005

This school is truly rife with potential. Not only have they developed one of the top bilingual programs in South Florida in the course of only a quarter of a decade, but they now have a new, multi-million dollar magnet program for museum education and a safe, clean, friendly learning environment. The school has a solid core of caring administrative personnel and they have a new wave of young, enthusiastic teachers. This is a school on the way up.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted April 26, 2004

Initially when it was my daughter time for her go to middle school I was hesitating in sending her to Shenandoah. However, I registered her there anyway, as year has progressed I have seen how well my daughter has done in this school. This is due to the great teachers that she has had the pleasure of having. Unfortunately, not all teachers are the same but thank God to the few that have proven that there are still a few good teachers with the love of the profession. Unfortunately, teachers are over worked, under paid with little support, however here in Shenandoah the teachers have been great and not allowed these obstacles prevent them from doing their job. My experience here has been great and I would recommend this school to anyone.
—Submitted by Noemi Romero, a parent


Posted August 22, 2003

Well I think that this school is a good learning enviroment for my child the teachers staff and principle are such kind people even though they dont know you and are new they treat u good i would like to thank all the amazing people at this school thank you!!
—Submitted by a parent


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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 53% in 2012.

410 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
32%

2011

 
 
41%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 57% in 2012.

414 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
42%

2011

 
 
50%
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.

420 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
41%

2011

 
 
33%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 58% in 2012.

422 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%

2011

 
 
38%
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.

342 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
32%

2011

 
 
35%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 55% in 2012.

342 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
42%

2011

 
 
42%
Science

The state average for Science was 46% in 2012.

334 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
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

Writing

The state average for Writing was 78% in 2012.

338 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
92%

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 "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

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 59% in 2012.

101 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
78%
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 93% 25%
Black 3% 23%
White 3% 46%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 2%
Multiracial 1% 4%
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 83%N/A46%
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per teacher 18N/A15
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Bachelor's degree 61%N/A65%
Master's degree 38%N/A32%
Doctorate degree 0%N/A1%
Other degree 2%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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1950 SW 19th St
Miami, FL 33145
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Phone: (305) 856-8282

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