Henry S. West Laboratory School
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Preschool | Grades PK-6 | Dade
Henry S. West Laboratory School is located in Coral Gables, FL and is one of 301 elementary schools in Dade School District. It is a magnet school that serves 238 students in grades PK-6.
Magnet schools are public schools that offer a specialized curriculum or educational philosophy, often with a specific focus or theme. Magnet schools promote student diversity because they are open to students outside the normal school district boundaries and often attract high caliber students through competitive programs.
Henry S. West Laboratory School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Florida in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Henry S. West Laboratory School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Henry S. West Laboratory School had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Florida average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Henry S. West Laboratory School's students and teachers. more
Magnet schools are public schools that offer a specialized curriculum or educational philosophy, often with a specific focus or theme. Magnet schools promote student diversity because they are open to students outside the normal school district boundaries and often attract high caliber students through competitive programs.
Henry S. West Laboratory School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Florida in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Henry S. West Laboratory School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Henry S. West Laboratory School had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Florida average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Henry S. West Laboratory School's students and teachers. more
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West Lab is a wonderful small school with an incredible music and art program. Students can enroll on a PTO sponsored violin program which is available to students in Kinder through Third grade for a small fee; once they reach fourth grade they can sign up to be on one of the two after-school programs taught by the University of Miami School of Music - Music Education program. They can be in a String Orchestra, or a Wind/Percussion Band. The PTO also sponsors after school music ensembles such as the Keyboard Club which teaches students how to play the piano (four or five students per class) also for a small fee.
The general music teacher also works individually with students in grades 5 and 6 to get them prepared for Middle School Music Magnet Programs. Students also perform A LOT!!! They have anywhere from three to five programs a year, and they have even done a recording school-wide where every child participated.
The Art program is also unbelievable! The art teacher is extremely talented and dedicated. All students participate in many art shows and competitions, often receiving first prize.
All teachers and staff members are like family. Since it's a small school, everyone knows each other and children feel safe. Classroom teachers are extremely dedicated and talented.
West Lab is a WONDERFUL school!!!
The general music teacher also works individually with students in grades 5 and 6 to get them prepared for Middle School Music Magnet Programs. Students also perform A LOT!!! They have anywhere from three to five programs a year, and they have even done a recording school-wide where every child participated.
The Art program is also unbelievable! The art teacher is extremely talented and dedicated. All students participate in many art shows and competitions, often receiving first prize.
All teachers and staff members are like family. Since it's a small school, everyone knows each other and children feel safe. Classroom teachers are extremely dedicated and talented.
West Lab is a WONDERFUL school!!!
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 238
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Henry S. West Laboratory School had 18% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Florida had 56% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
Hispanic
55%
White
31%
Black
13%
Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
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Dade District Spending
$9,093Per Pupil
The Dade spends $9,093 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 62% on instruction, 34% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Dade District
13:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Henry S. West Laboratory School had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Florida average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the FCAT
What is it?
The FCAT is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 3 through 10 in reading and math, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in science, and in grades 4, 8, and 10 in writing.
How is it Scored?
Students score at one of five levels, with 1 being the lowest and 5 being the highest. The goal is for all students to score at or above level 3 (grade level).
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