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Davidsen Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 1138 students

 
 
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4 stars

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2013:
Based on 2 ratings
2012:
Based on 7 ratings
2011:
Based on 1 rating
2010:
Based on 3 ratings

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Posted April 1, 2005

Davidson proved to be disappointing as far as the teachers caring about the students. My son certainly not an angel, was demoralized and the teachers only cared about where they were in there study planner. My son was in advanced classes with over 3 hours of homework each night. It was certainly not the best environment for a balanced enducation. Some of the teachers are retired they just don't know it themselves.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 8, 2004

I know Davidsen from being guardian to both my niece and nephew attending this school. They offer a good sports program, but the curriculum that is being actually offered is different from the one the kids receive. This past year the school has dropped in the rating from an A to a B school. It looks like it is going to take some time for this school to recover. More leadership and commitment is needed from parents and teachers.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 10, 2004

My daughter is in her second year at Davidsen Middle. Her first year was a disaster. Before attending Davidsen, my daughter was a straight A student. Under the 'guidence' of Davidsen 6th grade teachers, I have seen her grades drop dramatically. The teachers at this school, from what I have seen, couldn't care less about my child. I am giving the school another chance in the hopes that things will change for her this year. My daughter received the presidential award for academic achievement in the fifth grade in Bellamy, and her first 'F' in science in the sixth grade at Davidsen. -Sheila Hunt
—Submitted by Sheila Hunt, a parent


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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 53% in 2012.

370 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
57%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 57% in 2012.

366 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
61%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2012-2013 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, in grades 5 and 8 in science and writing in grades 4, 8 and 10. 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.

358 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
68%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 58% in 2012.

356 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
60%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2012-2013 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, in grades 5 and 8 in science and writing in grades 4, 8 and 10. 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.

414 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
49%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 55% in 2012.

414 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
48%
Science

The state average for Science was 46% in 2012.

411 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
46%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2012-2013 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, in grades 5 and 8 in science and writing in grades 4, 8 and 10. 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 78% in 2012.

401 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
98%
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.

265 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
67%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Florida used the End-of-Course Assessments (EOC) to test students in Algebra 1, Biology 1 and Geometry. 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 48% 28%
White 38% 43%
Black 6% 23%
Two or more races 5% 3%
Asian 3% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 53%N/A56%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per teacher 20N/A15
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Bachelor's degree 69%N/A65%
Master's degree 30%N/A32%
Doctorate degree 2%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 4%N/A5%
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

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10501 Montague St
Tampa, FL 33626
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