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West Gate K-8 School

Public | K-8 | 1308 students

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4 stars

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2012:
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Posted October 14, 2009

The staff work hard to get the very best out of thier students. Every person have played an important role on keeping my child's spirit up and keeping her grades at its best. Words can never say enough about how grateful I am for Westgate K-8
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 14, 2009

All three of my children did attend West Gate K-8, two of them still do and my daughter gratuated from their last year. We have been a part of West Gate K-8 since they opened their doors, the teachers are wonderful, the principal is the best I have ever had the pleasure to deal with. All of the staff at West Gate K-8 shows just how much they truly care about each and every student. I recommend this school to anyone that asks me!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 14, 2009

Its a great school 2 of my grandchildern attend West Gate K-8 and they really do look forward to going to school...its a well rounded school..they both do well in their studies...good school all around.


Posted October 14, 2009

The best is to say that I see my son smiling every morning on his way to school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 14, 2009

It has the most amazing teachers
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Posted October 14, 2009

Love the Teachers!! They are loving, caring & patient with their students!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 14, 2009

This school is a vast improvement in the Port St Lucie school system.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 14, 2009

I love west gate because of the great teachers/staff, I want the best for my children
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 14, 2009

We are an A rated school. We have a very dedicated staff.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 14, 2009

This is the best school for my children
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 14, 2009

Clean, organized and beautiful School, love the teachers!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 14, 2009

My boy love spanish class and art, great teachers.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 14, 2009

They made me so comfortable sending my little boy to kindergarten! I was a lunatic mom worried, but they made it very easy for me!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 14, 2009

Great teachers! Great staff!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 14, 2009

Amazing educational team who work very hard to meet the needs of their students and families!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 13, 2009

The teachers work far above what is required for each student. The staff are always friendly and helpful. Everyone at West Gate K-8 makes you feel welcome and honored to have you there.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 13, 2009

We all practice PMA (Positive Mental Attitude)!!!
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted October 13, 2009

The principal goes above and beyond. The teachers are all outstanding.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 13, 2009

The staff and principal are great!! Wonderful students and families attend this school. We are very pleased.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 13, 2009

We have been an 'A' school since we opened 3 years ago. We have the highest technology in each classroom, offer many advance courses including high school courses for 7th and 8th graders, and also have a large ESE population, including 2 profound classrooms and an autistic classroom. Despite our large range of students, we continue to challenge them while trying to make school a fun place to be for them.
—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 58% in 2012.

126 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
63%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 56% in 2012.

126 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
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 60% in 2012.

124 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
57%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 62% in 2012.

124 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
53%
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.

148 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
47%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 61% in 2012.

147 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
63%
Science

The state average for Science was 51% in 2012.

147 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
44%
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.

182 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
65%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 57% in 2012.

182 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

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 56% in 2012.

173 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
59%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 58% in 2012.

173 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
54%
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.

189 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
64%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 55% in 2012.

189 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
58%
Science

The state average for Science was 46% in 2012.

187 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
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

Writing

The state average for Writing was 81% in 2012.

123 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
95%

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.

188 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

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

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 59% in 2012.

35 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
90%
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
White 47% 46%
Hispanic 25% 25%
Black 21% 23%
Multiracial 6% 4%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 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 30%N/A46%
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per teacher 17N/A15
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Bachelor's degree 78%N/A65%
Master's degree 22%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 11%N/A5%
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
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1050 NW Cashmere Blvd
Port St. Lucie, FL 34986
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Phone: (772) 807-7600

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