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Galveston Elementary School

Public | PK-6 | 747 students
 

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Posted July 21, 2012
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My children went to Galveston Elementary and received an great education that was well rounded. The teachers that work there are excellent and are some of the most dedicated professionals I've come across and they really care about their students. Now, I've moved away and my kids are attending another school and the education they received has encouraged them to join honors classes. The principals have been fair, hard working, and have really pushed the kids to do their best.
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Posted July 10, 2010
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My daughter went to Galveston school and i was very disappointed. She didn't seem to get much of a education she left first grade at a kindergarten education, and when we moved to Conley she struggled in the second grade and could not keep up the kids in her grade level because of the education she received at Galveston.
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Posted May 31, 2010
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I'm really disappointed with the quality of education at Galveston. My children are doing ok, but it is because of my involvement and my family values, not the school The principals (the woman, and now the man) have been really bad. The prior principal was mean to the kids AND parents, and didn't care about anyone or anything except her way to do things... but current principal is the exact opposite, I'm not sure what he believes and I don't really know him. The upper grades, 5th and 6th, have been horrible. At least in the younger grades, I felt the teachers cared. T 5th and 6th grade they yell at the kids and I think they have given up. My children go there because it is our neighborhood and we have too... but I wish that the school and district cared more about us. They need mjor change!
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Posted September 9, 2009
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Galveston Elementary is a wonderful school. My boys have been at this school for two years now. They have great teachers who only work hard for the students to succeed. Not only do they work hard but they go the extra mile. I really admire the principal and the teachers at Galveston. As long as you are a parent who is involved in your child's school work and activites and works to achieve good attendance, your child will do great! All schools will only teach your child half of what they need to learn in life, the rest is up to the parents and the childrens' own experiences.
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The teachers are extremely caring about the education of their students. They take a personal interest in each child. I'm very proud to have my child attend Galveston. Keep up the great work!

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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.

101 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
39%

2009

 
 
54%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

101 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
52%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 79% in 2009.

115 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
78%
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.

103 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
41%

2009

 
 
61%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

103 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
43%

2009

 
 
53%
Science

The state average for Science was 63% in 2012.

103 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
40%

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
32%

2009

 
 
36%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

116 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 63% in 2012.

113 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
34%

2009

 
 
57%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

113 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
49%

2009

 
 
51%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 56% in 2012.

113 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
39%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
53%
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.

101 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
46%

2011

 
 
49%

2010

 
 
27%

2009

 
 
46%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2012.

101 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
45%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 56% in 2012.

101 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
46%

2011

 
 
39%

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
76%
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 "Performing Plus".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was designated "Underperforming".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was designated "Performing".

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
Hispanic 93% 41%
White 4% 45%
Black 2% 6%
American Indian or Alaska Native N/A 6%
Asian N/A 3%
Source: AZ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 90%N/A51%
English language learners 47%N/A14%
Source: AZ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Home languages of english learners

Language This school State average
Spanish 99% 81%
English 1% 12%
Other Non-Indian 0% 1%
Vietnamese 0% 1%
Source: AZ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per certified teacher 16N/AN/A
Source: AZ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

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661 East Galveston Street
Chandler, AZ 85225
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