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Navarrete Elementary School

Public | PK-6 | 1024 students

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4 stars

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2013:
Based on 2 ratings
2012:
Based on 4 ratings
2011:
Based on 4 ratings
2010:
Based on 8 ratings

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Posted October 8, 2010

It's a big school, but feels like a close community. The prinicpal is AMAZING and my boys have yet to have a teacher that they and my husband and I did not love. The kids come first at this school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 8, 2010

we moved from out of state.My son started @ Navarrete July of 2010. He made friends quickly and he likes his teacher Mrs.Durazo.He joined the Chorus and loves it.The principal Mr.Merrill & dean Mr.Cramer are out in the morning &afternoon @ dropp off & pick up making sure the kids are safe.The school also has a Bullying Prevention Program.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 8, 2010

Teachers and all the staff are very cooperative and make learning fun. My children said it's safe haven, they feel secure. It's great to see Mr Merril every morning greeting parents and at the end of the day.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 8, 2010

The teachers and staff are amazing. The standards for academics and behavior are very high.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 8, 2010

I have three children who have and are currently attending Navarrete Elementary. I have been so pleased!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 8, 2010

It's a great school! I can easily communicate with my son's kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Schaffer.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 8, 2010

The faculty and staff are awesome!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 2, 2010

Wonderful teachers, staff, school spirit, and top rate academics!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 30, 2010

My kid is thriving in this school! I m sure that things are not working perfectly all the time but I m very pleased with most of the staff and teachers. Overall a 5 star school for my family.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 14, 2010

For the person who commented in 2007, please give this school a chance. Maybe, others just needed to get to know your kids, or at that time of the year, things were different. As of right now, this school is trying it's best, and striving toward being the best. For me, I think this is the best school for my children. However, people have different opinions.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 8, 2009

Both my kids are at navarrete and everything about the school is wonderful. Every staff members, principal, and teachers are helpful and friendly.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 29, 2008

This will be my children's 4th year attending Navarrete. The atmosphere within the school is very pleasant and congenial. The teachers are both obliging and still great educators. I feel that most of the teachers really care about producing well educated children. The office staff is very competent and eager to help with just about anything. Overall, I am very happy with this school and the staff.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 17, 2008

This is our second year at Navarrete. I have 3 students attending, all have wonderful experiences. The principal is a wonderful, active leader...he is always around working the cross walk, or in the cafeteria during lunch helping keep peace...his way of keeping peace is the best I've seen in 15 years of parenting and dealing with teachers or principals. The office staff is extremely helpful and efficient, as is the health office staff. The nurses are always on top of things and very proactive. All of the teachers have been very pleasant, patient, motivating, encouraging, and leaders. We especially like Ms Miller in grade 4. She is fantasitc at what she does...she exhibits what a love for children and teaching should look like. Safety is also taken very seriously on this campus. I can't say enough good things about Navarrete! 2 thumbs up!!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 26, 2008

My child attends this school and I have had nothing but great experiences with the school her teachers and the staff are wonderful, the office is very efficent, including the health assistant. The principal is very accomdating and genuine. I love this school
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 29, 2007

My children are new at this school this year and the teachers have been so helpful and informative. This is going to be a great year.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 20, 2007

I love this school and it's teachers ~ we are lucky to be apart of this great learning institution~!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 31, 2007

This school is the worst school I have ever sent me children to. Both my kids were nice and always had good friends. At this school, both were alienated. They would come home crying. I think the princble is a nice man, he just need to get control of behavior.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 12, 2006

This is a great school,the amount of parent involvement was outstanding!It felt like one big family!The care and quality of curriculum that my child was given is second to none.Thumbs up!
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.

154 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
81%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

154 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
84%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 79% in 2009.

139 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
79%
Scale: % meets or exceeds

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Arizona used the Arizona Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) to test students in reading and mathematics in grades 3 through 8 and 10, writing in grades 5, 6, 7, and 10, and in science in grades 4, 8 and 10. AIMS is a standards-based test, which means that it measures how well students have mastered Arizona learning standards. Students must pass the grade 10 AIMS in order to graduate. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed state standards on the test.

See Arizona's state standards

Source: Arizona Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 67% in 2012.

137 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
87%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

137 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
85%
Science

The state average for Science was 63% in 2012.

137 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
67%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

130 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
83%
Scale: % meets or exceeds

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Arizona used the Arizona Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) to test students in reading and mathematics in grades 3 through 8 and 10, writing in grades 5, 6, 7, and 10, and in science in grades 4, 8 and 10. AIMS is a standards-based test, which means that it measures how well students have mastered Arizona learning standards. Students must pass the grade 10 AIMS in order to graduate. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed state standards on the test.

See Arizona's state standards

Source: Arizona Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 63% in 2012.

174 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
90%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

174 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
91%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 56% in 2012.

172 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
93%
Scale: % meets or exceeds

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Arizona used the Arizona Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) to test students in reading and mathematics in grades 3 through 8 and 10, writing in grades 5, 6, 7, and 10, and in science in grades 4, 8 and 10. AIMS is a standards-based test, which means that it measures how well students have mastered Arizona learning standards. Students must pass the grade 10 AIMS in order to graduate. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed state standards on the test.

See Arizona's state standards

Source: Arizona Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 61% in 2012.

154 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
88%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2012.

154 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
91%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 56% in 2012.

153 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
95%
Scale: % meets or exceeds

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Arizona used the Arizona Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) to test students in reading and mathematics in grades 3 through 8 and 10, writing in grades 5, 6, 7, and 10, and in science in grades 4, 8 and 10. AIMS is a standards-based test, which means that it measures how well students have mastered Arizona learning standards. Students must pass the grade 10 AIMS in order to graduate. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed state standards on the test.

See Arizona's state standards

Source: Arizona Department of Education

  • In 2010-2011, this school was designated "Highly Performing".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was designated "Highly Performing".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was designated "Excelling".

About the tests


Arizona uses AZ LEARNS Achievement Profiles to indicate schools' overall performance each year. For elementary and middle schools, the profiles are based on current and historical aggregated AIMS results, MAP results and whether or not the school made Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP). For high schools, AIMS results, AYP status and graduation/dropout rates are used. Schools are identified as Excelling, Highly Performing, Performing Plus, Performing, Underperforming, Failing to Meet Academic Standards or Pending.

See Arizona's state standards

Source: Arizona Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 74% 45%
Hispanic 14% 41%
Black 6% 6%
Asian 5% 3%
American Indian or Alaska Native N/A 6%
Source: AZ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 11%N/A51%
English language learners 2%N/A14%
Source: AZ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Home languages of english learners

Language This school State average
Spanish 55% 81%
Other Non-Indian 18% 1%
Arabic 9% 0%
Vietnamese 9% 1%
Cantonese 5% 0%
Dutch 5% 0%
Source: AZ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per certified teacher 19N/AN/A
Source: AZ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
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6490 S. Sun Groves Blvd
Chandler, AZ 85249
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Phone: (480) 883-4800

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