I am still not impressed with the academics I see in Kindergarten. The private pre-school we were in had the 4 year olds doing 1st grade work and still having fun like 4 year olds. The security and the setting are great. The teacher we have us caring, concerned, and devoted to doing a good job.
... Read more They are limited because you have to teach to the lowest skill level and a state curriculum. The principal is outstanding and his attitude is reflected in about 50-75% of the team. He himself is superior and I think he REALLY TRIES to attract and retain the best he can find. The hot lunch menu is appalling with things like corn dogs, powdered sugar, red jello, hot dogs, nachos, and the like. What happened to setting an example for good nutrition? This is the district's fault, not theirs. Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/18/08
Great school. My daughter started kindergarden here, and we have been impressed with both the facilities and the teachers (Mrs. Patton). The principal is great, he was out in the parking lot directing traffic the first week of school, you don't see that very often. If you can afford to live in the
... Read more area, Westchase has great schools all around. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/06/08
Deer Park is an awesome school with an amazing staff! My children are happy and enthusiastic about going to school, and learning. Mr. Cerreta knows EVERY childs name, grade, etc. He, his teacher's, and the PTA all work wonderfully together to make this school the great success that it is. The children
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Posted by a parent on 08/26/08
As a parent at Deer Park for 3 years I can safely say it's the best experience we've had with our children. And we did have our children at a real private school before & pulled them out of 2nd grade there. As for the 'CEO' directing traffic- he does this so he can interact with the kids & parents
... Read more every day & isn't it GREAT to be able to SEE your principal every day! He's not a remote figure that is inaccessible! The parents are welcome on campus everyday & are encouraged to be involved in both the school & the classrooms. And our principal and vice principal are always available to discuss and resolve any problems. Our teachers come from both public & private backgrounds and all tell me how wonderful their working environment is here. As parents, we feel welcome and at home at Deer Park. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/25/08
I made the decision during last school year to pull my son from private school. I visited many schools in the area including the school that my son was zoned for. I decided the second I walked into Deer Park that I wanted him to attend. I school choiced him & cannot be happier. I decided to introduce
... Read more myself to some of the PTA over the summer and was pleasantly surprised to have made some great friends. I was a bit nervous on the first day of school, I worried my son wouldn't adjust well & it would be hard for him at his age. (He's in 3rd grade) When I picked him up the first day, he actually thanked me. Getting up in the morning hasn't been a chore & he looks forward to school. His teachers are fantastic and I am thrilled to be a part of the family! Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/25/08
DEER PARK IS THE BEST SCHOOL!!! I have been to both Westchase and Mary Bryant and never have I seen a Principal MORE dedicated then Lou Cerreta. He honestly cares about every child and is THERE for the parents, unlike some other principals! The teachers are wonderful and truely want their students to
... Read more succeed. For a school that started in portables, excuse me CABINS, we really have come a long way. Coming second our first year for Cash 4 Class with a very limimted student body, then last year winning FIRST place in Cash 4 Class, it goes without saying our parents really care! Rangers rock! Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/25/08
I am not all that impressed. Maybe I am too used to private school (preschool) yet. The people seem to first assume the kids behave badly and teach children what they can not or should not do, instead of focusing on what they can do. The teachers and VP are always telling kids, not asking kids, to do
... Read more things. The afternoon pick up needs to improve. Westchase Elementary had the kids wait in the lunchroom, I heard, which I think is better. I have a great respect for the principal in his effort to be so involved. However, great organizations do not necessarily have their 'CEOs' directing traffic 1-2 hours of their days. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/22/08
This school is excellent! I have had several parents tell me they pulled their children out of private education because Deer Park has a superior campus, teachers, and staff. The staff works with the families to find the right teaching style/teacher for the children. I feel there is plenty of parental
... Read more involvement, but then again, you only get out what you put into it. Heck, there is even a dad's club that has at least one dad and kid event every month! The only issue I have with the school is inadequate parking, but that is on the district not the school. Contrary to a previous review there are benches around the campus (in fairness, that review was posted prior to the installation of said benches as the school had only been open for a few months). Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/21/08
Deer Park is hands-down one of the best public schools in the state. The principal is a dynamo - I can't say enough about his enthusiasm, visibility, availability to the parents, and genuine interest in the sucess and well-being of our kids. Parents love him, teachers love him, and the students treat
... Read more him like a rock star. The best thing about Deer Park is Principal Cerreta's mission to make this a COMMUNITY. He has tasked the PTA with getting as much family involvement as possible, and encorages relationships with neighborhood business as well. The quality of the teachers is great, the options for extra-curricular activities are varied, and the campus is beautiful. We love Deer Park - it's the BEST! Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/20/08
Absolutely fabulous. I pulled my children out of private school to go to Deer Park and I have never looked back! It is beyond expectations with wonderful teachers, huge parent participation and an extroadinary administration. And the principal...what can I say except that he is top notch. Fantastic
... Read more school. Best school is the state if not one of the best in the nation. Read less
* In 2008-2009 Florida used the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) to test students in grades 3 through 10 in reading and math; in grades 4, 8 and 10 in writing; and in grades 5, 8 and 11 in science. The FCAT Writing results are displayed separately on GreatSchools profiles. The FCAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Florida. The FCAT has 5 achievement levels, with level 1 being the lowest and level 5 the highest. Florida considers scores of level 3 and higher to be on or above grade level. The goal is for all students to score at or above level 3.
Student enrollment:
458
Students per teacher:
17
Full-time teachers:
27
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Tampa schools — Deer Park Elementary School is located at 14301 Citurs Pointe Dr, Tampa FL 33625. 14301 Citurs Pointe Dr is in the 33625 ZIP code in Tampa, FL The school district for Deer Park Elementary School is the Hillsborough County Public Sd. Deer Park Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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