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Park Trails Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 954 students

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4 stars

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2010:
Based on 4 ratings

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Posted June 10, 2005

I found the academic program for K2 to be adequate. My child has had three different teachers. One I rate as 'good.' The second, I reate as 'poor.' The third (K2) I rate as 'excellent.' My child has been eager to be at school most of the time. The music program is very weak. All extracurricular activities have to be paid for. Parent involvement is high.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 29, 2005

I feel the quality of education at park trails is excellent. I am very happy my kids are attending such a prestigious school .
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 17, 2005

Park Trails Elementary is an excellant academic school with great teachers. My daughter has attended this school since Kindergarten and is now going into 4th grade. She loves the school and the After School Program is reliable and fun. The only negative is that it is critically overcrowded and the school houses too many portables. The builders did not take into consideration when the school was built that the area would be developed with way too many new homes and not enough schools for the children. The entire fifth grade will be put up in a local Middle School in portables until the County decides to build another Elementary school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 23, 2004

My daughter is in first grade this year and is already taking off with a big bang. I have nothing but this highest praises for this school.
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Posted December 30, 2003

Both my children attend Park trails Elementary... Great teachers, great school, feels like private school.
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Posted June 4, 2003

I have three children in this school. They have received an excellent education in a caring environment.


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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.

142 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
78%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 56% in 2012.

142 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
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

Math

The state average for Math was 60% in 2012.

177 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
88%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 62% in 2012.

177 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
85%
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.

166 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
86%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 61% in 2012.

166 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
81%
Science

The state average for Science was 51% in 2012.

166 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
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

Writing

The state average for Writing was 81% in 2012.

174 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
97%
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

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
White 79% 46%
Hispanic 9% 25%
Asian/Pacific Islander 4% 2%
Black 4% 23%
Multiracial 2% 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 3%N/A46%
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per teacher 16N/A15
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Bachelor's degree 62%N/A65%
Master's degree 36%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 3%N/A5%
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
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10700 Trails End
Parkland, FL 33076
Phone: (754) 322-7800

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