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Air Base Elementary School

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Air Base Elementary School is located in Homestead, FL and is one of 278 elementary schools in Dade School District. It is a magnet school that serves 718 students in grades PK, K-5.

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.

Air Base Elementary School did not make 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 Air Base Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.

In 2007, Air Base Elementary School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Florida average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Air Base Elementary School's students and teachers. more

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Dade District Spending

$9,933Per Pupil

The Dade spends $9,933 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 61% on instruction, 35% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Dade District

Education.com TestRating

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Elementary Schools Nearby

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School Name distance	TestRating	Community Rating
Mandarin Lakes K-8 Academy 0.7 miles		1 2 3 4 5
Migrant Educational Program 0.7 miles	n/a	1 2 3 4 5
William A. Chapman Elementary School 1 miles		1 2 3 4 5
Coconut Palm K-8 Academy 1.1 miles		1 2 3 4 5
Princeton Christian School 1.4 miles	n/a	1 2 3 4 5

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School Facts

Magnet School
Grades PK, K-5
Dade School District

Did not make AYP
see 2011 test scores

Contact

Air Base Elementary School
12829 SW 272ND St
Homestead, FL 33032
(305) 258-3676
abe.dadeschools.net/

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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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TestRating
9 out of 10

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Students

Enrollment (2010)

Total: 718

50% 48%

Student Economic Level (2010)

In 2010, Air Base Elementary School had 58% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Florida had 50% 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 (2010)

Hispanic

61%

Black

21%

White

14%

Asian/Pacific Islander

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15:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

In 2010, Air Base Elementary School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.

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Recent Reviews

Air Base Elementary School

Patty: It's been years since I've been. This school will always have a special place in my heart, especially all the teachers. The teachers I grew up with made learning fun not just something you had to do. I just want to say THANK YOU!!

Submitted by a Former Student on Feb 23, 2011

Air Base Elementary School

Madalynne Siddons: Wonderful!!! I love it! Especially The teachers!! (Mr.S and Mrs.Davis!) I wish I could go back.

Submitted by a Former Student on Oct 19, 2010

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Air Base Elementary School

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