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FCAT scores dog Rebirth Academy

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The Tampa Tribune

Published: May 27, 2009

TAMPA - The Rebirth Academy charter school could lose its contract with the Hillsborough County school district if it doesn't improve its test scores, district officials say.

Based on the district's calculation, the Tampa school serving low-income students received a D based on last year's results on the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test. It was its second D in two years.
Schools Superintendent MaryEllen Elia hasn't recommended terminating the contract, but the district might not renew it if Rebirth Academy doesn't show improvement this year.

FCAT scores in reading, math and science for all schools will be released this week.

The Hillsborough County School Board approved the charter for Rebirth 10 years ago. The school now serves 71 students, all of whom qualify for a free or reduced-price lunch.

At a hearing Tuesday, Rebirth Principal K.C. Williams said the school has stepped up its tutoring for all students, especially preparing them for the FCAT. Many of the students who end up at Rebirth already have scored at the bottom of the test, Williams said.

"I don't think our grade reflects our overall academic improvement," he said.

Adam Emerson

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