Waterset Charter School

Waterset Charter School

Charter Elementary, Middle School | Grade K-8
6540 Knowledge Ln,  Apollo Beach, FL
3.1
2.8
1,164 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ms. Sara Capwell
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Math Proficiency
54%
Reading Proficiency
58%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B-
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
58%
Math Proficiency
54%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
65
Full Time Teachers
64
Teachers in First or Second Year
100%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
17%
State Average
20%
Science
19%
State Average
23%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
796:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.1%
Male
48.9%
White
37.6%
Hispanic
33.2%
Black
19.5%
Two or more races
7.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.1 4 Reviews
1.0
5/5/2025
This has been probably the worst 3 years of school in my life. The admin is terrible, they have been racist to many of my good friends, and they accuse people of not doing something and get us in big trouble at home. I do not recommend sending your children here after all that I've been through.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.8 11 Reviews
4.0 student
4/1/2025
THEY HAVE MR MEHLI just love it
5.0 parent
1/31/2025
My daughter is currently in 7th grade. She has attended Waterset Charter School since Kindergarten. I am dreading the end of her 8th grade school year. Waterset has been such a big part of her upbringing and has helped shape the leader she is. My 15 year old, now a sophomore at a public school, also...
1.0 parent
11/5/2024
My son is in seventh grade. He has been in this school since kindergarten. I think we did his education a disservice by keeping him here. We got the 504c from his dr. For his add which is very bad. He is so smart. But this school does not at all tend to special needs. They will let your child suffer...
4.0 parent
2/25/2024
This school is above average for a charter school. I don’t think it’s the best school though. What I love about this school is they have amazing events. They are very impressive. They have great afterschool activities for the students. The education is good and the staff actually know how to discipl...

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Waterset Charter School is a charter school for students in grades K-8 in Apollo Beach, FL and is served by the Hillsborough County Public Schools in Florida. The school has a total enrollment of 1,164 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 54% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 58% are proficient in reading. Waterset Charter School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $547,513. Discover additional schools in the area, like East Bay High School, Eisenhower Middle School, Dorothy C York PK-8 Magnet School, and more. Learn more about what Apollo Beach has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Waterset Charter School.

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