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Coral Reef Montessori Academy Charter

Charter | PK-8 | 414 students

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5 stars

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2012:
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2010:
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Posted May 3, 2010

Because it's small and responsive to students & parents.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 3, 2010

I love Coral Reef Montessori Charter Academy because it is a loving teaching environment, fostering independence and self confidence and a love for learning in my children
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 1, 2010

I've been a parent and a teacher at this school. Having these two roles has given me different perspectives from how the school runs to what my child has taken from the program (academically) and her feelings about school. She spent ten years at this school and it gave her the foundation she needed, not only learning, but as a citizen in her community. My daughter loves learning and working with others. She understands that we are a universe and we are all connected. She will always see CRMA as her second home and her family!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 13, 2010

I have two children at this school. My son has been at CRMA since PK4 (5 years)and my daughter is in her second year (PK4). They love this school and their teachers and so do I. Having the same teacher for three years truly allows the teachers and students to form a bond and gives the child a sense of safety and congruity. Having a montessori charter school is a huge blessing for us as we would not have been able to afford it otherwise. I would reccomend this school to any parent who wants their child to have an active role in their education. I could go on and on, but I'm sure you get the point.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 17, 2009

ecause it's one of the best schools and my son loves his school. His teachers are wonderful and he is learning a lot.!!!
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Posted October 7, 2009

Because it's one of the best schools and my grandson loves his school. His teachers are wonderful and he is learning on bounds and strides. One can really tell a difference.


Posted October 6, 2009

I love this school...my daughter talks about her school and teachers so much its enlightening. She's advanced for my age and this school embraces that. She has made good friends and likes to participate in every activity and function. She is happy and excited about this school, therefore so am I. It's a community school...the staff cares about the families not just the child. The activities aren't just for the children but for everyone. I'm enjoying my child enjoying her school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 6, 2009

I did several of my field experience hours. Great teachers, great administration, great program!


Posted October 5, 2009

Our school has an amazing staff and a wonderful friendly atmosphere!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 5, 2009

I feel my 4 kids are getting a great education there and the Montessori method helps them learn in an open and natural way.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 5, 2009

This is my son's first year in 'big boy' school and he loves it. The school staff is great and the teachers are fabulous!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 5, 2009

This school treats students & parents like family. My child has learned so much I had to brush up on my geology to keep up with him!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 5, 2009

Kids learn more as they get great tutoring at their pace.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 5, 2009

It is the most lovely schoo I ever seen. Since the before care, to the Office, and the Teacher they know all there student by name. Take personal attention when they needed. Are concert about every single aspect of there education no only academic. The teacher seat with the parents individualy to took about your son. To explain their work and everything.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 5, 2009

They truly care about the whole child not just about at score number on a test!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 5, 2009

Teachers are entusiastic about their job and they show a commitment to it with a constant improvements, clean areas and great security. he Principals, Mrs. King and Mrs Golden are a very experienced teachers and are alwasys in the look to improve the quality of education and the quality of the schools enviroment, all shows in the faces smilling every morning and the constant activity of PTA group the school has. This year we are for make it better than last and we will! There is a long list of parents waiting for an opening for next year, so that tells tons about the good record of Coral Reef Montessori Academy.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 5, 2009

not only are they great with the students. in helping them learn the fundamental of life and growing up as well as teaching them their lessons. But they provide workshops for the parents, for example, Parenting Workshops that help you learn how to discipline your child so that the student will be less stressful when they come to learn, They provide Spaghetti Dinners for the families to come and get to learn one another. This school provides activites outside and inside the school to try and bring the students and their families together.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 4, 2009

Our school embraces diversity and encourages all children to reach their full potential. Our school is teaching our children to be enviormentaly conscious and take responsibilty for our planet by implementing ecological programs that our children can do and see a real impact in their environment. The teachers are great and trully encourage our children to shine.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 4, 2009

Great school, very involved with the students and hands on.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 4, 2009

The education triple crown: great administration, great teachers, and great students!
—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.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
41%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 56% in 2012.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

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 60% in 2012.

43 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
49%

2011

 
 
52%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 62% in 2012.

43 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
66%
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.

36 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
52%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 61% in 2012.

36 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
62%
Science

The state average for Science was 51% in 2012.

36 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
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 53% in 2012.

36 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
81%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 57% in 2012.

36 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
75%
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.

34 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
79%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 58% in 2012.

34 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
79%
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.

21 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
73%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 55% in 2012.

21 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
73%
Science

The state average for Science was 46% in 2012.

21 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%
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.

43 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
95%
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.

21 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
100%

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 "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.

11 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
n/a
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 52% 25%
Black 22% 23%
White 19% 46%
Multiracial 6% 4%
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 21%N/A46%
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Bachelor's degree 46%N/A65%
Master's degree 54%N/A32%
Doctorate degree 0%N/A1%
Other degree 0%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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10853 SW 216th St
Miami, FL 33170
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Phone: (305) 255-0064

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