Hello M.B.F.S. community,

Madeira Beach Fundamental School has 1379 students in kindergarten through eighth grade, three administrators, 84 teachers, and 32 staff members.  The mission of Madeira Beach Fundamental is “Madeira Beach Fundamental will provide a rigorous student-centered learning environment to ensure 100% student success by working collaboratively with all faculty, staff, and community stakeholders.” The Vision of our school is 100% student success.  We are an A grade school, ranking as one of the district’s top schools.  The foundation of this success rests on the partnership between our stakeholders (students, families, staff, and the community at large). 

A review of our most recent school achievement data has given us reasons to celebrate and build upon as a school. Those improvements include:

• Of the tested third grade population, 75% were proficient (meeting level three and above) in English Language Arts (ELA) (an increase of 2%). 
• Of the tested fourth grade population, 79% were proficient (meeting level three and above) in ELA (an increase of 3%). 
• Of the tested fifth grade population, 94% were proficient (meeting level three and above) in Mathematics (an increase of 2%). 
• Of the tested seventh grade population, 82% were proficient (meeting level three and above) in ELA (an increase of 10%).
• Of the tested seventh grade population, 87% were proficient (meeting level three and above) in math (an increase of 3%). 
• Of the tested eighth grade population 73% were proficient (meeting level three and above) in Math (an increase of 31%). 
• Of the tested population 99% were proficient (meeting level three and above) in the Algebra End of Course Exam (an increase of 23%). 
• Of the tested population 100% were proficient (meeting level three and above) in the Geometry End of Course Exam (an increase of 9%). 
• Of the tested population 95% of our students were proficient (meeting level three and above) in the Civics End of Course Exam (an increase of 5%).

While we hold high academic standards, we value our safe, fun learning environment. We model honesty, respect, responsibility, and self-motivation.  I cannot think of a more important role in our life than to do this and to serve and help others. We can do this at any age, young or old.

Now in my ninth year steering the ship, this year we celebrate our first kindergarten to eighth grade graduating class.  Thank you for taking the time to learn about our school. Take care, and always remember to bring sunshine to others.

Mr. Chris Ateek,
Principal

Angelina L. – The acronym T.H.I.N.K. means to me your words are more powerful than you think.  Think before you say anything.  Your words should be truthful, helpful, inspiring, necessary, and kind.  Can you say the right thing?