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Virginia A Boone-Highland Oaks School in Miami, Florida

Virginia A Boone-Highland Oaks School Detail

(305) 931-1770
20500 NE 24th Ave
Miami, FL 33180
Levels: PK-5
District: Miami-Dade County Public Schools


Virginia A Boone-Highland Oaks School Census Data

Census InfoValueYear
White, non-Hispanic:49.84% (2008)
Black, non-Hispanic:9.3% (2008)
Hispanic:36.54% (2008)
Asian/Pacific Islander:2.27% (2008)
Multiracial:1.95% (2008)
Native American or Native Alaskan:0.11% (2008)
Student Teacher Ratio:13.81% (2008)
Percent Free and Reduced Price Lunch:24.43% (2008)

Virginia A Boone-Highland Oaks School Ratings Summary

Average Quality Rating4
Average Principals Rating4
Average Teachers Rating4
Average Activities Rating3
Average Parents Rating4
Average Safety Rating4

Virginia A Boone-Highland Oaks School Reviews

Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2009-10-05
“My son had a good education there”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2009-08-10
“I currently have a 4th grader entering VABHOE for the 2009/10 school year and a son who graduated 2 yr ago. It has truly been an excellent and refreshing place of learning educationally and socially for my children. Dr. Rubin is a dynamic and innovative leader who encourages parent involvement, tolerance and technical advancement. She also has a great administration and dedicated teachers. The PTA is vibrant and effective, contributory and evolving. As a parent I'm glad to help in anyway I can and speak honestly that I too feel Virginia A. Boone Elementary is an enriching educational experience for our children!”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: N/A
Post Date:2009-04-26
“I have been teaching at this school for twenty years and I think it's the greatest school EVER. VABHOE totally rocks! Someone had previously posted that much of the staff needs to retire. There are some more experienced teachers here, but that only means that they really know what they're doing by now. I teach music and I know that all these teachers want the absolute best education for every child. I plan on staying here another 20 years. This school is great. And if your child is good at music or art, this is CERTAINLY the place to be! Mrs. Urbistondo and I are the best music and art teachers around these parts. Come by sometime and ask to visit 'The Tillmanator' and I'll show you around our great school.”
This review was posted by a teacher.
Quality Score: 3
Post Date:2007-02-02
“Excellent level of education, good teachers. However,staff are unfair with some students.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 3
Post Date:2006-08-22
“We just moved to florida from illinois we were told that this school was excellent so my husband and myself decided to go with the advice....So far the beginning or the year has been a nightmare for my 2nd grader the buses are disorganized kids are being left behind or not picked up in the morning but i still beleive this school will figure it out and is filled with great facility.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2006-01-11
“I strongly feel that VABHOE is a great school. My 2nd daughter is now going there,(Kindergarten). My first is at Highland Oaks Middle in 7th grade. The school has a great parent involvement,and one of the most hands on and involved PTA group. They also have a great music and arts department. My first daughter was part of the Chorus group for three years. They went to many competitions including Universal Orlando, where they won 1st place repeatedly. As far as after school sports I don't believe there are any available that I'm aware of. There is although different after school club i.e. K-Kids. This is a club that involves children in different ways that they can give back to the community. I hope this helps. I strongly urge any kid to go to this school. I'm looking forward to my kids next 4 years.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 1
Post Date:2005-04-05
“School adminstration has good intentions but there are too many kids per classroom thus not allowing teachers to give the necessary attention to children. Much of staff needs to either retire or learn more updated teaching techniques. More empathy and tact need to showed by all. Most adults observed treated children in a very degrading way. Children should be spoken to not constantly dictated to. FCAT is very important as well as the overall PTA involvement which tends to be overbearing at times. Principal very detached.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 3
Post Date:2005-02-19
“we're switching to private!”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2005-01-11
“This school is very nice. The academic curriculum is great and the students and staff are pleasant.”
This review was posted by a former student.
Quality Score: 4
Post Date:2004-08-10
“Good school overall but class size is too big. Too many students for teacher to really help students progress to their fullest. Too many teachers at the school also do not allow parent volunteers in classroom. Why not? Also, teachers could definitely use an aid with so many students in a class.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2004-07-22
“Excellent elementary school in good neighborhood. Complex includes a middle school and high school, also. Attached to an upper-middle class neighborhood of singlr family homes. Parents are very involved in day to day activities. Open classrooms along with some portable buildings. Nice grounds and mandatory uniforms. They take education and school pride very seriously.”
This review was posted by a parent.




     




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