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Paul W. Bell Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 677 students

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4 stars

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Posted June 1, 2009

Even the teachers seem to know their subject matter, some of them do not use multiple teaching strategies to reach students who come to school with varying skills and interests. They did not take the time to explore each student's way of learning (Multiple Intelligence). At the same time, they go and care only for the ones that are ahead leaving the ones that are behind. I think most of the teachers care for and support each student individually. Most of them communicate openly and clearly with parents and work well with their colleagues while some of them do not. Teachers who are devote and pasionate for their profession, they use as much strategies to help each of the students achieve in school not only the ones that are ahead.....
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 26, 2008

This school is good as well as the teachers. Their security is awesome. Yet, no afterschool activities for 6th graders.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 20, 2008

This school is not bad the teacher are dedicated to the childrens learning .But the school is cheap and has very little afterschool activities also they have only a few electives
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 15, 2008

this school is awesome best school ever!!!!!!
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 6, 2007

I changed my child from Doral Middle School to Paul Bell since Feb 2007 she is now in 7th Grade, and I am so happy. I do see that the teachers and the counselors do care about the kids progress and try to help them the best. They also encourage them to do better.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 15, 2007

This school has progressively declined the past few years. There are few extracurricular activities and sports teams have disappeared. Schools complain of students not being fit and healthy enough, as well as uncontrollable in class, yet eliminate outlets for energy in the form of playing sports. What is happening at Paul Bell?
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 14, 2007

I am a student attending Paul.W.Bell Middle School. Im in 7th grade and so far all they do is teach us and give us great studying and learning startegies that actually really help us to study and we turn out to do excellent on our exams. The teachers at this school are the best teachers you can have they actually make learning fun. Its really a magnificant school. I love it !!!!
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 21, 2006

as a former student, I can tell you that Paul Bell has some really dedicated teachers. They have a large number of security guards, and although fights break about everyone in a while, security guards stop the fight in a minute (literally). Teachers are dedicated and show interest in their work, and Paul Bell Provides alot of extracurricular activities to get involved on. Principals are often overseeing students in the lunch room, and often seen talking to students. Dicipline is very much enforced in Paul Bell. With plenty of security guards, and strong enforcements of even the tiniest things like the dress code are in full effect. If your student wants to have a great time in PWB, then try and get him involved.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted June 16, 2005

I am a former student from PWB, and from the experience that underwent there, I can say that it was quite challenging, from the teachers that is. It has a strong academic foundation and a very strong based faculty that is dedicated in providing better ways of challenging today's youth. Do keep in mind, their extracurricular's aren't all that great as well as their athletics.
—Submitted by Vanessa Z, a former student


Posted January 6, 2005

I love Wesley Matthews Elementary. My three children have attended this school.
—Submitted by Martha G., a parent


Posted July 9, 2004

Teachers and staff very dedicated. Nice security job. Excellent band and orchestra.
—Submitted by silvina raiman, a parent


Posted March 3, 2004

I highly recommend this school. I have two children at Paul Bell. I'm very satisfied with the discipline and teaching done there. I have been very involved with my children's education and all their teachers have been supportive and concerned in helping out with whatever problem arises. My son's counselor has been the best he's ever had. I thank all the teachers for giving my children an excellent learning experience in Middle School. 'Teachers touch a child's life forever', and you all have certainly touched the ones of my children. 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.

176 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
41%

2011

 
 
36%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 57% in 2012.

176 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

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 56% in 2012.

250 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
37%

2011

 
 
40%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 58% in 2012.

250 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

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 57% in 2012.

233 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
34%

2011

 
 
33%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 55% in 2012.

233 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
41%
Science

The state average for Science was 46% in 2012.

233 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.

232 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
96%

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 "C".
  • In 2010-2011, this school received a grade of "C".
  • 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.

36 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
94%
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

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
Hispanic 96% 25%
White 3% 46%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 2%
American Indian/Alaskan Native 0% 0%
Black 0% 23%
Multiracial 0% 4%
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 75%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 65%N/A65%
Master's degree 33%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 5%N/A5%
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
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11800 NW 2nd St
Miami, FL 33182
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Phone: (305) 220-2075

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