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Plantation Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 523 students
 

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  • I was a student at this school back in 78. I went on to become a teacher myself.

  • BAD SCHOOL if your child get assighed there run and run fast and Far far away...

  • 2010-2011 was my daugter's first year at this school. My daughter had one of...

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Posted April 27, 2013
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I was a student at this school back in 78. I went on to become a teacher myself. I am very concerned about the comments about the administration and teachers. I wish that I could move back and run this school as I know our parents and faculty would like. Parents, please hang in there. Teachers are very tired, we are emotionally drained, and financially frustrated. We have so much stress on us to get the scores up, that we lose focus on the children's happiness in school and our parents. I will always love Plantation Elem. There are some fond memories of my friends, teachers and other staff members.

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Posted July 26, 2012
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BAD SCHOOL if your child get assighed there run and run fast and Far far away from that school.
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Posted June 9, 2011
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2010-2011 was my daugter's first year at this school. My daughter had one of the best teachers in Florida. The principal and I had an altercation about something that another child was doing not only to my child, but other kids as well. She wanted me to only be concerned about my own child. I had to speak up for my daughter and the other students. I felt like all the kids were in danger in this particular incident. She handled the situation "VERY" unprofessionally. Some of the things that she said, was unbelievable. She need to take a customer service class. Her "ATTITUDE" stunk. It got to the point where I had to call downtown on her. My daughter will not be attending Plantation Elementary 2011-2012 school year because of her.
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Posted May 3, 2011
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I regret sending my child to this school. Most of the teachers don't care about the children well being, especially the forth grade teachers. My child had at least four different math teacher since January 2011. How can a school don't have a permanent teacher especially when the Fcat was right around the corner. The new Principal is a control freak and has no respect for the staff much less the parents. The staff openly talks about her even in the presence of other parents. The teachers talk about other students with other parent openly. That is so unprofessional. A teacher told my child a long with other students that her child child can read and write better than my child. When the teacher was confronted about the remark that was made of course she denied it. Overall this school need someone to step in. I can't wait for the school year to be over so that I can remove my child from this school
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Posted April 10, 2010
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I am a student that goes to this school not only I loves this school I'm an Honor Student.I would recommend this school to anyone who wants there child to have a good education and have fun while doing it.
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Posted April 22, 2008
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I have to agree with the other parent. I saw no care or concern in my 5th graders teacher. The 2nd grade teacher was exceptional. The administrative staff only seemed concerned about the perception of the school not that my child was being bullied and went from a child who use to love school to one who was afraid.
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Posted May 22, 2006
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This was my first year sending my children to Plantation Elementary and as a parent I was very unhappy on how the Principal ran the school. The teacher's did not take much interest with the children studies.
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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 58% in 2012.

95 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
35%

2011

 
 
47%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 56% in 2012.

95 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
29%

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.

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Source: Florida Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 60% in 2012.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
21%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 62% in 2012.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
34%

2011

 
 
24%
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.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
35%

2011

 
 
38%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 61% in 2012.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
23%

2011

 
 
39%
Science

The state average for Science was 51% in 2012.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
22%
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.

75 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
94%

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 "D".
  • 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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 91% 23%
Hispanic 5% 25%
Multiracial 2% 4%
White 1% 46%
American Indian/Alaskan Native 0% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 2%
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 87%N/A46%
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per teacher 15N/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 39%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 3%N/A5%
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

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651 NW 42nd Ave
Plantation, FL 33317
Phone: (754) 322-8000

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