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Kyrene de la Paloma School

Public | PK-5 | 474 students

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4 stars

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Posted March 19, 2013

I have three kids that attend this school. One of them is finishing their 5th grade year and started out as a kindergartner here. I have watched this school take a drastic turn for the worse. Leadership is a complete failure. The principal is very unapproachable. The school is falling apart. So much focus is put on safety but anyone can sign your kid out. My child was picked up by step dad and it was his first time in the office. No ID, no questions asked. Obviously my child was safe but they seriously won't let you walk your own child to the playgro und in the morning out of fear but anyone can walk in and request they pull your child out. Drop off and pick up procedures are chaotic. There is absolutely no organization. Kids are also taught ONLY what's on the AIMS test. This school needs more parents to speak up. So many do talk about these issues but unfortunately, it is not heard by the right people.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 6, 2013

I have three children at Paloma. I am a certified teacher and I consider myself pretty critical when it comes to my children's education. Even at the kindergarten level, there is a very high standard for academic achievement, but it is beautifully balanced with enough discovery learning to make it fun. I fully believe that if kids enjoy school, they will be successful. All of my children love school; they love their teachers. The teachers are really incredible. They deliver engaging, relevant lessons and really teach the CONCEPTS, not just the skills. Field trips are varied and connected to learning objectives. There is clear collaboration at Paloma and they are a partner school with ASU, so there are student teachers in many classrooms. Another set of eyes makes an incredible difference in the amount of attention your child will receive. While the student teachers may be inexperienced, they are eager to do well. I love the enthusiasm and innovation they bring to the classrooms. The principal is very visible on campus and seems approachable and respected. My children love the opportunity to lunch with her. I have no hesitation endorsing this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 5, 2007

This school is a wonderful environment for children to learn. The principal is a compassionate, intelligent and kind person. My children have attended for 7 years between the three of them. I feel fortunate to have such caring people surrounding my children.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 22, 2007

I am somewhat unhappy with Paloma, I think the teachers are good and the class room sizes are good. Their needs to be more focus on the way children treat each other. Not addressed at all. Parent involvement is good, PTA is good. Would still recommend to parents, no place will be perfect.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 24, 2006

Very good school. One of the best in chandler. The curriculum is very diverse. The schools has a lot of extra curriculum activities, and the neightborhood is very calm
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 9, 2005

This schoool has wonderful programs and as part of the Kyrene school district is one of the best in the state. The ADE raks this school as excelling. They have full day kindergarten and and exceptional gifted program. Many of the parents are in the PTO.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 8, 2005

I have 2 boys attending. This school rocks! The academic level is great and keeps my kids challenged. The PTA sponsors all sorts of fun events throughout the year like carnival, pumpkin patch, etc. The kids go to art, music and PE every week and they teach 'lifeskills' like caring, concern, integrity, etc. We love it!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 20, 2005

Great school if your child has no learning problems or A.D.D. otherwise forget it.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 17, 2005

We were extremely please with our experience at Paloma. We felt that the teachers were well qualified, and cared about the students. Our son entered kindergarten at a 'average' level, and left with 'above average' marks on his report card. We felt confident in sending our son there everyday.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 27, 2004

My son has beed diagnosed with ADD, when I brought this to the schools attention they immeadietly startrd working on a program to fit his needs. Since then he has steadly progressed.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 6, 2003

My child has attended Paloma for three years. Every teacher 'we' have had, from the classroom teachers to the 'specials' teachers have been fantastic! The school has a very 'Open Policy', parents and visitors are always welcome. Not just by 'our' student's teachers, but the entire staff. Any concerns that I have ever had have been addressed immediately and always resolved to my satisfaction. I KNOW that everyone there is professional, careing and dedicated to giving our children the very best! We researched many schools before moving and settling here. Paloma teachers and staff made it simple to decide where to settle, simply because they are the best.


Posted April 4, 2003

Paloma is a mediocre school in all respects, although there are some great teachers. For years the school remained committed to outdated 'whole language' techniques, and it has only recently begun to integrate more up-to-date methodologies. As a result, many of those who attended here in recent years are unable to spell or syllabify and do not read, moreover, at the grade level.


Posted March 29, 2003

I have had excellent support and communication with the teachers and principal of Paloma. They keep us updated with no only our childrens progess and/or issues, but also any unfortunate situation that may occur on or around the campus.


Posted March 28, 2003

Last year my Step-son attended Paloma. I cannot fully express my appreciation of this wonderful school and its talented, dedicated, and caring employees. Everyone from the Principal to the classroom teacher to the office staff went out of their way to help our son succeed. Since our 4th grader struggles with a learning disability, we also worked closely with the resource teachers and the school psychologist. Each went out of her way to assist our son and we saw great improvements in his reading. This is a terrific school and I look forward to our 3-year-old attending in the future.


Posted March 17, 2003

I would not recommend putting your children into public schools. The class sizes are too big and your child gets lost in the system. Teachers are forced to follow a strict curriculum and cannot adjust the class to fit the students. Now I know why there are high school kids who can't read. Public Schools simply do not care about students, they only care about numbers. Which is why over 50% of Arizona's public schools are failing.


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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.

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
95%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
92%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 79% in 2009.

94 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
96%
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.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
90%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
91%
Science

The state average for Science was 63% in 2012.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
88%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

81 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
90%
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.

91 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
94%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

91 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
87%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 56% in 2012.

91 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
86%
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 "Excelling".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was designated "Excelling".
  • 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 58% 45%
Hispanic 22% 41%
Asian 8% 3%
Black 8% 6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3% 6%
Source: AZ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 16%N/A51%
English language learners 5%N/A14%
Source: AZ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Home languages of english learners

Language This school State average
Spanish 32% 81%
Vietnamese 16% 1%
English 12% 12%
Japanese 8% 0%
Other Non-Indian 8% 1%
Portuguese 8% 0%
Arabic 4% 0%
Dutch 4% 0%
Filipino (Pilipino or Tagalog) 4% 0%
Hebrew 4% 0%
Source: AZ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per certified teacher 17N/AN/A
Source: AZ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
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5000 West Whitten
Chandler, AZ 85226
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