Dysart Elementary School

We went to Dysart after having fled a horrible special education experience over at Rancho Gabriela Elementary in 2012. We stayed at Dysart for a few months and then finally moved to Scottsdale. Our short stay at Dysart was so warm and inviting. There is a real sense of family and community there. Dysart will always be in my heart as a fantastic school with very hardworking faculty members. If we were still trapped in the Surprise school district, my children would be going to Dysart. Even with a lower socioeconomic environment, Dysart beats all the other Surprise schools. It's Surprise's best kept secret. Kids in this area may not have the best home life, but they are treated respectfully at Dysart. They are all given free breakfast and teachers treat the children like family. God bless the faculty at Dysart Elementary. They are doing a remarkable service.
—Submitted by a parent

I love Dysart Elementary. There are outstanding teachers, both Ms. Orozco's, Mrs. Sprankle, Mrs, Heck, Mr Kleinow, Mrs Garrett, Ms Clark, Ms McLain, Mrs Cisneros.... Ms Buck was an amazing principal and now the new principal Ms Shaw seems to be just as great and has a fabulous record. I love the office staff and always feel welcomed at the school. Mr and Mrs G are a great part of the staff as well. I have had 8 of my own children attend this school and I have had very few problems and the ones we have had were address well. I always feel that my concerns are welcomed and heard. Yes, there is a problem with parent involvement, but the kids have a great team of staff and teachers there to teach them and support them. If the parents would get more involved then this could easily be an A+ school.
—Submitted by a parent

I think this school is absolutely great. I am an employee of the district and I travel to different schools within the district a few days each week, so I am able to compare schools. I work with 6th thru 12th graders, and I have to say the atmosphere is terrific at this school. The staff really takes pride in making the school a great place for children to come and get a good education. The principle is always out and about in the halls and classrooms;she is caring and involved with the students. Front office staff is awesome! The most important thing however is the amount of energy and effort the teachers put into making sure your children are getting everything they can out of their education. They care!

The school is awesome I truely feel that my kids are safe there and the teachers truely care about them. I enjoy the events put together by PTA and the school its self. My child made student of the month and the celebration was awesome. made the students feel very importatnt for what they have done. ThankYou to Ms. Buck she takes great pride in her school
—Submitted by a parent

I would seriously reconsider sending your child to this school. The children are allowed to bully each other, They have no money for extra programs and there is no communication between administration and parents unless you find out from your child first or the offence is worthy enough for a phone call. Pushing and hitting is not enough to warrent a phone call home.My children had only attended a couple of months and each went through at least 2 teacher's. My youngest had pretty good grades and this was the first time he had ever recieved an F ....in science. This is his favorite subject. I finally pulled my kids out of there and the front desk didn't even bother to tell the teacher and my daughter wasn't even able to say good-bye to a couple of the classmates she was able to be friends with. I called them twice to notify them, yet the teacher had no idea. Half the kids in our neighborhood don't even go to this school, they go to a local charter school, now I know why. I wish someone would have warned me before I enrolled my kids here.
—Submitted by a parent

Great front office staff, very friendly welcoming atmosphere. The teachers here are great and you can tell they love their job.
—Submitted by a parent

Best kids and parents and teachers inthe whole world!!!

We just got remodeled and it looks great. We love our wonderful and caring teachers
—Submitted by a parent

Our school rocks it offers everything from great education to fun after school activities.. I
—Submitted by a parent

great staff, great students, great and dedicated parents!
—Submitted by a parent

It has a friendly atmosphere.
—Submitted by a teacher

My son's have been attending Dysart Elementary for the past 6 years and both have had some very wonderful teachers. The school itself has bettered itself every year. What I dislike is the general schools attitude about the students, meaning the staff demostates they do not expect these students to wish to attend college and does not push this type of academic achievment, yet feel these students will only have a trade. This is mostly because of the majority of the population coming from hispanic decent or lower income status. This is not a hinderance for out kids to push for a higher education. Now for the Dysart School Board; they are inept and should all be removed.
—Submitted by a parent

It has low test scores. no achivements. horrible food, low student selfesteam and horrible students. i know personally because i am a student and i feel my peers are going to be unsuccesful.ive had trouble with that since the start.some peers are going to be very successful in life and others won't. I do not recomend this school.
—Submitted by a student

I think that Dysart is a pretty good school. My only concern is that Dysart Elementary does NOT have an adequate program for gifted children..I am not sure what to do with my child in that aspect. Other than that, friendly staff, friendly teachers!
—Submitted by a parent

Dysart has poor customer service.
—Submitted by a parent

This is such a wonderful school. My child is very happy here.
—Submitted by a parent

Dysart Elmentary to me is a good school. I have had no problems with communicating with the school or the teachers when I have needed too. The teachers do seem to care about the kids and teach their classes well. All subjects are taught and they offer some extracurricular activities although not as much as I have seen from other schools my children have attended. I would not rate this school as excelent but is not nearly as bad as some other schools I have seen out there.
—Submitted by Barb, a parent

The teachers just give away A's. My son and daughter have had Straight A's since 3rd grade, however when we moved to another school district we found out how far behind they really were. I was shocked. They need to either teach more or at grade level.
—Submitted by a parent

i have had a good experience with dysart elementary during the time my daughter attended for 2 years (K-1). i communicated with her teacher on a weekly basis and she always responded therefore, i give this school a good rating.
—Submitted by marusea e, a parent

Great school. Works hard to get every kid a good chance to grow.
—Submitted by a parent