Imagine Charter School At Weston

Public, Charter K-8

 2500 Glades Cir
       Weston, FL  33327-2253


(954) 659-3600

District: Broward

SchoolDigger Rank:
89th of 2,242 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,037 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  18.8 Help
Number of students:  1,053

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
78.1%
White:
9.3%
Asian:
7.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  21.5% Help


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Compare Details Imagine Charter School At Weston ranks better than 96% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 11th among 190 ranked elementary schools in the Broward School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.19. (See more...)
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Compare Details Imagine Charter School At Weston ranks better than 82.6% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.23. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (78.1%), White (9.3%), Asian (7.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 21.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Imagine Charter School At Weston is 18.8. 143 elementary schools in the Broward School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Imagine Charter School At Weston employs 56 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Imagine Charter School At Weston is $9,037. 157 elementary schools in the Broward School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Imagine Charter School At Weston was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Imagine Charter School At Weston 206th of 1185 Florida public middle schools. (See Imagine Charter School At Weston in the ranking list.)

Broward:

SchoolDigger ranks Broward 41st of 67 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Imagine Charter School At Weston

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 96.99 10th 1688 99.4%
2007 95.26 17th 1786 99.0%
2008 95.93 13th 1789 99.3%
2009 96.33 6th 1847 99.7%
2010 96.59 8th 1919 99.6%
2011 96.24 8th 1985 99.6%
2012 97.88 9th 1984 99.5%
2013 97.48 14th 2029 99.3%
2014 96.07 22nd 2064 98.9%
2016 95.55 44th 2087 97.9%
2017 95.12 37th 2112 98.2%
2018 92.40 92nd 2118 95.7%
2019 93.29 70th 2182 96.8%
2021 93.78 86th 2247 96.2%
2022 92.81 100th 2219 95.5%
2023 93.19 89th 2240 96.0%
See the entire list of Florida Elementary School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Imagine Charter School At Weston

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 86.48 125th 1031 87.9%
2018 88.63 108th 1035 89.6%
2019 90.44 75th 1099 93.2%
2021 81.75 170th 1136 85.0%
2022 83.22 161st 1148 86.0%
2023 79.23 204th 1177 82.7%
See the entire list of Florida Elementary School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Reviews:
by a parent
Saturday, February 9, 2019

Open Quote This is the best school in Weston. Ranked #1 in Weston, Ranked #4 among 187 schools in Broward, and #37 among all 2115 schools in the state of Florida. My Kids earned 2 scholarships as soon as they got out of this school because they both scored incredible high in their admission tests. Also, they are the only school in Weston (public or private) to have a Character educational program, where they teach kids on everyday basis lessons about citizenship, responsibility, fairness, caring, respect, and trustworthiness. I couldn't be happier with this school. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, January 9, 2019

Open Quote Imagine is the best elementary and middle school in Weston. A+ Top rated tuition-free charter public school with all the benefits of a private school. Close Quote


by a parent
Saturday, June 23, 2018

Open Quote Parents can be...let’s not use a word. But the staff and administration is FABULOUS!! Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, November 19, 2017

Open Quote I came to Imagine Weston as one of the many parents who had heard "all the great things" about the school. I researched everywhere I could to find more facts about what made the school so great. I couldn't find anything specific, the school grade was great, and I didn't find any information to indicate the school was lacking in some way. The reason I'm submitting this review is because I've since switched my child out of this school due to a terrible experience we had with a teacher, a situation that was not addressed in any manner by the administration. I made several attempts to contact Ms. Laham, via email, phone, and in person to no avail. Due to this situation, my child feared going to school, which had never happened until he attended Imagine Weston. I will add more details about my experience, so that when other parents are scouring the internet for information regarding the school, they don't drink the Kool-aid and go into it much more informed than I did.

1. The administration WILL NOT support you if your child ever needs any form of additional assistance. If your child is average, and never struggles in any way, then try it out, but otherwise, go to a public school where they have all the resources at their disposal to help you.
2. The "lottery" is rigged. I know personally of people who got into Imagine outside of the lottery. Unethical and unfair.
3. The camping out line to get into the Pre-K is also rigged, as only parents who are highly connected in the community find out about it first, have the means to stand in line for days, and also the means to pay people to stand in line for them. You read that right.
3. The teachers are underpaid and overworked. Same for the administration.
4. They will continuously ask you for money, partly to make up for low teacher salaries.
5. They are extremely disorganized, a fact that will make your life as a busy parent extremely stressful.
6. You will have a hell of a time parking to drop off your child, as there is no parking at the school and the Publix across the street has explicitly stated they will tow you.
7. You will get treated as a number because the moment you leave, they know they can easily replace you.
8. There is a ridiculous amount of favoritism at this school.
9. If your child struggles, they will blame it on him/her instead of helping your child succeed. Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, October 25, 2013

Open Quote Recently I withdrew my children from this school. The reasons, somehow obvious, but to mention a few: over the years, this school has lost too many valuables teachers; the ones remaining, some are good, but many need to improve their learning and communication with students. The new staff at the front office is very rude; I don't know how they manage their way into an office position this year, maybe it was because of a bad reference. Administration has changed so much over the years, that they can't keep the school/students/teacher organized. The school grounds are dirty and not well kept. I would not recommend this school. Close Quote


by a teacher
Saturday, June 8, 2013

Open Quote I disagree with the previous writer and I would like to know where and how this information was obtained. Every teacher at Imagine is well qualified and dedicated. Our test scores speak for themselves. We are a public school and accept students based on a lottery. I am judging that from the mistakes, that the review was written in haste. Close Quote


by a citizen
Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Open Quote Wonderful, energetic school! Staff is enthusiastic about educating children and the school is very well run. Close Quote


by a citizen
Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Open Quote This particular school is just ok, Weston public schools are predominately and A+ schools, Imagine Charter at this point of this review is not. In regular practice they work toward past the FCAT. Kids maybe perform good in the test, but in general learning is just basic. They have an experimental bilingual program, which is performing good due the strong recruitment of Hispanics students. They are not any publish statistic's related to how the other populations of students perform in this program. In general this school have a very strong presence of parents, but they do not have an open door policy to hear their concerns,(PTA mostly work toward find funds for the school and not necesary do their part to evaluate how they performing their role in educational matters) Also the school have a lot of limitations, poor music, art, physical education programs. In organizational matters still need improvement. Teachers that work in this school most of them have their degree on education from their countries of origins and not from United States Universities. Which created a strong cultural diversity and a very diversified a teaching technics. Staff in general is ok, do not work in a formal environment. In ocasions supervision, rules are not always follows. This school is trying but still need time to perform better. Right now is predominaly running as a business and not as an public Institution.The school is depending of their sponsors and the money that they will provide. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Imagine Charter School At Weston

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 454 18 25 386 0 n/a n/a 0 883
2003 454 18 25 386 0 n/a n/a 0 883
2004 436 22 28 411 0 n/a n/a 0 897
2005 498 27 38 458 1 n/a n/a 0 1022
2006 457 20 32 515 1 n/a n/a 0 1025
2007 438 12 34 503 1 n/a n/a 12 1000
2008 369 8 25 459 1 n/a n/a 8 870
2009 309 7 22 463 2 n/a n/a 10 813
2010 234 6 24 528 4 n/a n/a 17 813
2011 229 6 27 555 1 0 16 0 834
2012 170 13 38 644 1 0 26 0 892
2013 149 13 38 620 1 1 22 0 844
2014 131 16 39 590 1 1 12 0 790
2015 111 17 39 563 0 1 10 0 741
2016 103 21 44 524 0 1 12 0 705
2017 136 30 73 696 2 3 18 0 958
2018 110 31 82 690 2 2 21 0 938
2019 106 30 87 689 2 1 23 0 938
2020 99 34 88 681 1 1 18 0 922
2021 92 30 80 741 1 0 20 0 964
2022 86 28 76 794 1 0 19 0 1004
2023 98 27 79 822 1 0 26 0 1053

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Imagine Charter School At Weston

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 883 0.0 n/a 5
2003 883 0.0 n/a 5
2004 897 n/a n/a 3.7
2005 1022 0.0 n/a 4.6
2006 1025 n/a n/a 4.4
2007 1000 n/a n/a 3.4
2008 870 n/a n/a 2.7
2009 813 n/a n/a 1.4
2010 813 48.0 16.9 0
2011 834 49.0 17.0 0
2012 892 54.0 16.5 0.3
2013 844 50.0 16.8 0.5
2014 790 46.0 17.1 0.9
2015 741 41.0 18.0 12.7
2016 705 42.0 16.7 15
2017 958 56.0 17.1 14.9
2018 938 54.0 17.3 21.7
2019 938 52.0 18.0 22.6
2020 922 53.0 17.3 21.4
2021 964 56.0 17.2 0.7
2022 1004 56.0 17.9 0.4
2023 1053 56.0 18.8 21.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Imagine Charter School At Weston

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 883 0.0 n/a 5
2003 883 0.0 n/a 5
2004 897 n/a n/a 3.7
2005 1022 0.0 n/a 4.6
2006 1025 n/a n/a 4.4
2007 1000 n/a n/a 3.4
2008 870 n/a n/a 2.7
2009 813 n/a n/a 1.4
2010 813 48.0 16.9 0
2011 834 49.0 17.0 0
2012 892 54.0 16.5 0.3
2013 844 50.0 16.8 0.5
2014 790 46.0 17.1 0.9
2015 741 41.0 18.0 12.7
2016 705 42.0 16.7 15
2017 958 56.0 17.1 14.9
2018 938 54.0 17.3 21.7
2019 938 52.0 18.0 22.6
2020 922 53.0 17.3 21.4
2021 964 56.0 17.2 0.7
2022 1004 56.0 17.9 0.4
2023 1053 56.0 18.8 21.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Imagine Charter School At Weston

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $00 (0.0%) $7,499 (100.0%) $7,499
2019 $00 (0.0%) $8,285 (100.0%) $8,285
2020 $00 (0.0%) $7,886 (100.0%) $7,886
2021 $00 (0.0%) $7,496 (100.0%) $7,496
2022 $16 (0.2%) $9,021 (99.8%) $9,037

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Imagine Charter School At Weston

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 70th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 89th of 2240 Elementary schools
 0.8%
Ranks 75th of 1099 Middle schoolsRanks 204th of 1177 Middle schools
 10.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Imagine Charter School At Weston)9186
 5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Broward)6054
 6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Imagine Charter School At Weston)9183
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Broward)6558
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Imagine Charter School At Weston)8789
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)6258
 4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Imagine Charter School At Weston)9487
 7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Broward)6761
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Imagine Charter School At Weston)8185
 4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)5958
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Imagine Charter School At Weston)9382
 11%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Broward)6453
 11%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Imagine Charter School At Weston)7483
 9%
   5th Grade Science (Broward)4946
 3%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Imagine Charter School At Weston)7877
 1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)5755
 2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Imagine Charter School At Weston)7671
 5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Broward)5848
 10%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Imagine Charter School At Weston)8977
 12%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)5550
 5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5248
 4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Imagine Charter School At Weston)8463
 21%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Broward)5345
 8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5446
 8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Imagine Charter School At Weston)9077
 13%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)5951
 8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5649
 7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Imagine Charter School At Weston)6550
 15%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Broward)4534
 11%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)4642
 4%
8th Grade Science (Imagine Charter School At Weston)8042
 38%
   8th Grade Science (Broward)4338
 5%
   8th Grade Science (Florida)4844
 4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Imagine Charter School At Weston)100100
   End of Course Biology 1 (Broward)6863
 5%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)6763
 4%
End of Course Civics (Imagine Charter School At Weston)9984
 15%
   End of Course Civics (Broward)7164
 7%
   End of Course Civics (Florida)7166
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Imagine Charter School At Weston)89100
 11%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Broward)6250
 12%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%
End of Course Geometry (Imagine Charter School At Weston)95100
 5%
   End of Course Geometry (Broward)5645
 11%
   End of Course Geometry (Florida)5750
 7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students9381053
 12.3%
African American3027
 10%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian8779
 9.2%
Hispanic689822
 19.3%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White10698
 7.5%
Two or More Races2326
 13%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients22.6%21.5%
 1.1%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 1,053 students attended Imagine Charter School At Weston.

Yes! Imagine Charter School At Weston is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 89th of 2242 Florida elementary schools.

Students at Imagine Charter School At Weston are 78% Hispanic, 9% White, 8% Asian, 3% African American, 2% Two or more races.


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