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Walden Lake Elementary School

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Walden Lake Elementary School is located in Plant City, FL and is one of 173 elementary schools in Hillsborough School District. It is a public school that serves 864 students in grades PK, K-5.

Walden Lake 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 Walden Lake Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.

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

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Hillsborough District Spending

$8,352Per Pupil

The Hillsborough spends $8,352 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 61% on instruction, 34% on support services, 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Hillsborough District

Education.com TestRating

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Trapnell Elementary School 2.1 miles		1 2 3 4 5
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School Facts

Public School
Grades PK, K-5
Hillsborough School District

Did not make AYP
see 2011 test scores

Contact

Walden Lake Elementary School
2800 Turkey Creek Rd
Plant City, FL 33566
(813) 757-9433

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Nearby Cities

Plant City, Walden Woods, Carrollwood, Sweetwater Cr, Walden Lake, Valrico, Seffner, Brandon, Lithia, Thonotosassa, Riverview, South Milwaukee, Mulberry, Sun Cty Ctr., Temple Terrace, Temple Terrac more...

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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
7 out of 10

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Students

Enrollment (2010)

Total: 864

45% 51%

Student Economic Level (2010)

In 2010, Walden Lake Elementary School had 39% 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)

White

64%

Hispanic

23%

Black

Asian/Pacific Islander

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14:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

In 2010, Walden Lake Elementary School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.

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Recent Reviews

Walden Lake Elementary School

Christina: I absolutely love this school. They have wonderful, caring teachers that truly want to see your child do well. I will be sad when elemetary days are over!

Submitted by a Parent on May 1, 2009

Walden Lake Elementary School

Amanda: My kids are in 2nd and 4th grade and have attended WLE since kindergarten. This is an excellent school where the teachers and adminstration truly care about what is best for the students. My youngest son has an IEP and I can tell you how far he has come with the support of his IEP team! Kudos to WLE!

Submitted by a Parent on Nov 26, 2008

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Walden Lake Elementary School

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About This School

Full-time, tuition-free virtual public school in FL

Hillsborough District Spending

Education.com TestRating

Elementary Schools Nearby

School Facts

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Florida Virtual Program

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Test Scores

About the FCAT

What is it?

Which Grades and Subjects?

How is it Scored?

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How challenging is this school?

TestRating7 out of 10

Florida Virtual Program

Students

Enrollment (2010)

Student Economic Level (2010)

Student Ethnicity (2010)

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14:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

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