The Charter School at Waterstone
4 out of 5 | 5 Reviews
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 1,151 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-8
- Ranks 338th out of 742 middle schools in FL.
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
- Charter School
School District Details
- Dade County School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $9,933
- Graduation Rate: 58.5%
- Dropout Rate: 6.0%
- Students Per Teacher: 16.0
- Enrolled Students: 345,962
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 1,151
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 64.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 18.0
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 569 (49.4%)
- Females: 578 (50.2%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 14 (1.2%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 353 (30.7%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 367 (31.9%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 8 | 0.7% |
| Black | 107 | 9.3% |
| Asian | 18 | 1.6% |
| Hispanic | 890 | 77.3% |
| White | 124 | 10.8% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 88 | 7.6% |
| 1st Grade | 105 | 9.1% |
| 2nd Grade | 112 | 9.7% |
| 3rd Grade | 136 | 11.8% |
| 4th Grade | 129 | 11.2% |
| 5th Grade | 139 | 12.1% |
| 6th Grade | 140 | 12.2% |
| 7th Grade | 162 | 14.1% |
| 8th Grade | 140 | 12.2% |
Teacher Educational Background (2010)
Percent of Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree
School:
75.8%
District:
55.5%
State:
65.3%
Percent of Classes Taught by Non-Highly Qualified Teachers
School:
7.7%
State:
4.8%
Percent of Classes Taught By Teachers (Out-of-Field) of Their Background
School:
5.3%
State:
4.8%
Source: FL Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
School Ratings and Reviews
Overall Rating: 4
4 out of 5 | 5 Reviews
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5 reviews for The Charter School at Waterstone
- Reviewed by Parent or Guardian on June 10, 2011
- Rating:
(5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - My daughter goes to this school and it is wonderful. I love it. They have rules which is what children need. Schools are to learn not to hand out. They are a bit strict but that is what is needed for a successful school.
- Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on September 23, 2010
- Rating:
(1 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - My kids have been there since they opened unfortunately! There arent many choices in Homestead but here are issues that I have found: Principals have changed several times! Each one comes in like a bull in a china shop changes things etc... I have had issues with my kids using the bathroom on several occasions which led to one getting a urinary tract infection. Also last year my daughter passed out on the PE fiend and fire rescue had to be called after she told the teacher she didnt feel good he made her continue. Uniform policy... you might as well let them but your kids bottoms and reimburse them!! they will find something wrong all the time and give your kids notifications forms. The polo shirts are sold by the school at a marked up price of $15 each and they are mandatory sucks when you have more than one kid attending! Also their supply list each student will run about $100. The teachers vary... some good some just there to get a check.. I have to say I wish there were more options here in Homestead!!
- Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on June 08, 2010
- Rating:
(4 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - its nice and has great administration
- Reviewed by Student on June 06, 2010
- Rating: (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
- my child loves waterstone
- Reviewed by Student on July 23, 2009
- Rating: (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
- I havn't gone to this school yet but I will this year and I am going to the fifth grade. i hear its and excellent school and I am excited about going there this year!!
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Test Scores and Performance Information
Overall School Rating
How is this determined?
The overall school rating shows that The Charter School at Waterstone performed on average better than many other schools across the state on FCAT state exams in the following subjects:
- Math
- Reading
- Science
AYP and Flordia State School Grades (2010)
Florida School Grade: A
Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) Status: YES
Percent Criteria Met
School:
100.0%
District:
64.0%
FCAT - Test Proficiency by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 88.0% | 78.0% | 77.0% |
| 2009 | 86.0% | 76.0% | 78.0% |
| 2008 | 79.0% | 74.0% | 76.0% |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 79.0% | 69.0% | 72.0% |
| 2009 | 68.0% | 65.0% | 72.0% |
| 2008 | 66.0% | 67.0% | 72.0% |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 85.0% | 72.0% | 75.0% |
| 2009 | 80.0% | 73.0% | 75.0% |
| 2008 | 60.0% | 68.0% | 70.0% |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 81.0% | 70.0% | 72.0% |
| 2009 | 76.0% | 69.0% | 74.0% |
| 2008 | 68.0% | 65.0% | 70.0% |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 64.0% | 60.0% | 63.0% |
| 2009 | 47.0% | 58.0% | 62.0% |
| 2008 | 62.0% | 58.0% | 62.0% |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 73.0% | 65.0% | 70.0% |
| 2009 | 58.0% | 68.0% | 71.0% |
| 2008 | 68.0% | 63.0% | 67.0% |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 42.0% | 45.0% | 50.0% |
| 2009 | 36.0% | 42.0% | 46.0% |
| 2008 | 37.0% | 39.0% | 44.0% |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 56.0% | 53.0% | 57.0% |
| 2009 | 52.0% | 50.0% | 55.0% |
| 2008 | 49.0% | 47.0% | 53.0% |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 72.0% | 63.0% | 67.0% |
| 2009 | 73.0% | 60.0% | 66.0% |
| 2008 | 66.0% | 57.0% | 64.0% |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 59.0% | 59.0% | 62.0% |
| 2009 | 57.0% | 56.0% | 60.0% |
| 2008 | 48.0% | 56.0% | 60.0% |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 72.0% | 63.0% | 68.0% |
| 2009 | 70.0% | 60.0% | 67.0% |
| 2008 | 67.0% | 60.0% | 64.0% |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 70.0% | 62.0% | 69.0% |
| 2009 | 62.0% | 60.0% | 66.0% |
| 2008 | 69.0% | 63.0% | 67.0% |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 65.0% | 51.0% | 55.0% |
| 2009 | 56.0% | 48.0% | 54.0% |
| 2008 | 48.0% | 49.0% | 53.0% |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 36.0% | 34.0% | 42.0% |
| 2009 | 36.0% | 34.0% | 42.0% |
| 2008 | 28.0% | 36.0% | 40.0% |
Source: FL Department of Education 2009-2010
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