About This School
The Charter School at Waterstone is located in Homestead, FL and is one of 506 schools in Dade School District. It is a charter school that serves 1151 students in grades PK, K-8.
Charter schools are public schools, but differ from traditional public schools in that they are independent and are operated by educators, parents, community leaders, educational entrepreneurs, or others. Funding for charter schools is based on designated local or state educational organizations. Those organizations are responsible for monitoring and assessing the quality and effectiveness of education, but permit the schools to operate outside of the traditional public school education system.
The Charter School at Waterstone 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 The Charter School at Waterstone's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2007, The Charter School at Waterstone had 18 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Florida average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about The Charter School at Waterstone's students and teachers. more
Charter schools are public schools, but differ from traditional public schools in that they are independent and are operated by educators, parents, community leaders, educational entrepreneurs, or others. Funding for charter schools is based on designated local or state educational organizations. Those organizations are responsible for monitoring and assessing the quality and effectiveness of education, but permit the schools to operate outside of the traditional public school education system.
The Charter School at Waterstone 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 The Charter School at Waterstone's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2007, The Charter School at Waterstone had 18 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Florida average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about The Charter School at Waterstone'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
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Florida, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 FCAT Results for all subjects tested.
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Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Irving & Beatrice Peskoe Elementary School 0.8 miles |  |
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| Aspira South Youth Leadership Charter School 1 miles |  |
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| Leisure City K-8 Center 1.3 miles |  |
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| Campbell Drive Elementary School 1.7 miles | |
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| Keys Gate Charter School 1.7 miles |  |
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School Facts
- Charter School
- Grades PK, K-8
- Dade School District
Did not make AYP
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see 2011 test scores
Contact
The Charter School at Waterstone855 Waterstone Way
Homestead, FL 33033
(305) 248-6206
www.charterschoolatw...
Florida Virtual Program
Full-time, tuition-free public charter school serving Florida students.
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Test Scores
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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8 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Florida, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 FCAT Results for all subjects tested.
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Full-time, tuition-free public charter school serving Florida students.
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 1151
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, The Charter School at Waterstone had 32% 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
77%
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18:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, The Charter School at Waterstone had 18 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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Recent Reviews
The Charter School at Waterstone
My expierence with The Charter School at Waterstone has been wonderful. My 3 son's have attended with great out comes, I have one going into the 4th grade, and because of the care, concern and the love that those teachers and staff have for the children and families, they always looked forward to going to school. My son scored very high on his FCAT last session he was so proud and happy. As a parent I never worry about their safety or well being while they are in the care of the staff. They treat all of the kids equally and as if they were their own children. I am greatful to be a part of the Waterstone family..
Submitted by a Parent on Jul 24, 2010
The Charter School at Waterstone
Annie: I have nothing but good things to say about my experience with The Charter School at Waterstone. Every teacher that I have dealt with has been very helpful and always willing to help, to listen and to give advise. My daughters love the school, their teachers and their friends and I am very proud to be part of the Charter School at Waterstone's family.
Submitted by a Parent on Jun 14, 2010
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