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Fau/SLCSD Palm Pointe Educational Research School @ Tradition

Charter | PK-8 | 1416 students

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5 stars

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Posted September 11, 2012

My oldest son has been attending this school since it opened, and I have nothing but great things to say about it. We have considering moving many times over the years due to work, but I can't not bring myself to remove my children from the wonderful education that they are receiving at this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 14, 2012

My daughter was lucky to get in to this school and I couldn't be more pleased. Her teacher was friendly and taught her exceptionally well. At all events I attended the teachers, staff, and principal were friendly and professional. My daughter is ahead in every level academically! I could not ask for a better environment for my daughter.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 12, 2012

The school is OK educationally, but the staff is not very friendly. We've been to a lot of schools and I would say the office staff is the least friendly of any school I have seen. The teachers so far have not been friendly either, and I have only seen the Principle a handful of times. She does not seem very involved with the children like principles at other schools. I hope this year will be better.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 5, 2012

Great school as proven by FCAT stats and grades. My child is doing GREAT there and the teachers and staff are wonderful.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 24, 2012

They teach good there, but I don't like it at all. We can only wear like 4 colors .. we even have to have certain colored socks. & our jackets cant have anything on them bigger than your hand. Like no writing going across it. & the teachers are extremelly mean. It's to strict there. I understand your going there for your education but still ..


Posted November 7, 2011

I have been a student here for 4 years. I am in the sixth grade and my name is Michael. When palm pointe opened in 2008, i was kinda anxious about what was going to come my way but it turned out to be great school! I like the principle a lot! the two deans are very strict. The dress code is ok but it sucks that we can only wear 4 colors. Thats one thing i would change. The teachers are awesome and are so determined to teach us what we need to know for the FCAT. About 9/10 teachers care about our education. the students are nice but the 8th graders need to be controlled. Above all, palm pointe is the best school i have attended!


Posted October 2, 2011

my kids love it i personly think it is the best school. I love it.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 19, 2011

why are all these great reviews within a 3 week time period, beteween Oct 2009 - Nov 2009? suspect. I am not giving a rating one way or another, hence the 3 stars, but looks like the work of staff and administration to me. If it is truly a great school you wouldnt have to go online to make results skew in your favor. 57 reviewsand all 5 stars? really?
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 21, 2011

My daughter attended K at Palm Pointe for 2010-11 school year. I cannot say enough wonderful things about this school. We are heartbroken to be moving away and not continuing on at what we feel is one of the best schools in the entire state. Ms. Clancy was phenominal and we know gave our daughter the best start to her school career that we ever could have hoped for.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 19, 2011

School is wonderful!!! The students are first and foremost. Every school should run like this one. Great job to all that work at Palm Point.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 3, 2009

It places priority on students first! the teachers are outstanding! Best in Florida. It is a second home to our children!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 2, 2009

they make sure the children are priority!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 29, 2009

I cannot say enough about this school. The teachers and administrative staff are genuinely concerned about my children's education. I have a 13 year old child with autism and for the first time in her school years she has been included with general education students. My 11 year old child looks forward to going to school each day. Before attending this school it was a struggle every morning to get him ready for school. This school is the best. Go Rockets!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 29, 2009

The advanced curriculum is amazing and the staff are friendly and very helpful!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 24, 2009

Palm Pointe it is a great school. The principle is awsome. And my daugher loves is there.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 23, 2009

My daughter's school have the best principle in the whole district. The teachers and students Rocks! Okay, the Science/Research learning experiences also Rocks! Go Rockets!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 22, 2009

Great School. The real name is Palm Pointe. My step-son attends this school and he has no complaints. The school's principle always sends recorded messages to our home phone every week to remind us of any upcoming events or important things that happen in the school. Very impressive.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 22, 2009

I am very pleased with palm pointe. My daughter has learned so much and loves her school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 21, 2009

This school received an 'A' grade in it's first year of opening last year! I'm sure it is on the same track this year! I am very proud to have my children attend this school. The teachers and staff are WONDERFUL! They care about their students as well as the student's family and do a great job of making each child feel important and motivate them to do their best! :)
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 21, 2009

I love working here the enviorment and people are amazing. I could not have asked for a better place to work.
—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.

143 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
65%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 56% in 2012.

143 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
73%
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.

156 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
75%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 62% in 2012.

156 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
67%
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.

151 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
69%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 61% in 2012.

150 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
71%
Science

The state average for Science was 51% in 2012.

149 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%
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.

172 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
71%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 57% in 2012.

172 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
74%
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.

172 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
66%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 58% in 2012.

172 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

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 57% in 2012.

168 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
61%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 55% in 2012.

168 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
65%
Science

The state average for Science was 46% in 2012.

168 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%
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.

155 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
99%
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.

166 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
99%
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.

70 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
92%
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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Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Bachelor's degree 73%N/A65%
Master's degree 28%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 10%N/A5%
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
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10680 SW Academic Way
Port St. Lucie, FL 34987
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