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Magma Ranch K8 School

Public | PK-8 | 765 students

 

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Posted September 7, 2012

This school is so horrible! I agree with what some of the other parents said about the bullies getting away with it. My child is being bullied and the school is just blowing me off... They speak to me like i am stupid, they talk down on me, don't listen to what i have to say and pretty much takes the word of the bully even though i have witnesses.. I am taking my kids out of this school and would NEVER reccomend this school!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 15, 2012

This school is horrible with bullying!! Every time something happens to one of my children nothing happens to the one doing the bullying. There are always other "witnesses" that go against what my child says and the kids that I have talked to have the same story as my child. So "witnesses" are believed over other children? Something does not add up right....Then to make matters worse when one of my children defend themselves then they get a referral because they fought back??? Well what does it say to a child when they are bullied and the people that are suppose to be there for them don't listen, this is just sad.. I would not recommend this school to anyone, there are a few teachers that are good, but overall experience, your better off homeschooling or doing on-line schooling for them, they might learn more that way. At this point if I could get away with not putting a star then that's what I would do!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 25, 2011

This school system SUCKS!! I just dont know where to begin!! Just so dissatisfied with the school. Ever since my kids started going to school here I have never been satisfied with any of the schools that the Florence Unified School District has sent them! we went from Walker Butte to Copper Basin to Circle Cross to finally Magma Ranch! my kids have bounced around more than a "bouncey house" , every time an issue came up with my kids being "picked on or bullied" by other kids, my kids were never give a chance to tell their side of the story and the other kids stories were over ruled by my kids story, know matter how many witnesses were around and spoke up for them! It's sad......a sad situation at times!! it seemed like know matter who i spoke to through out the school system, i was ignored!! i'm sure this will not b posted and ignored once again!! Just SAD!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 13, 2010

I absolutly love this school. I am in 7th grade and this school is the best one that I have been to so far. The teachers and principal are strict, but not too much. I would recommend this school to anyone that is in elementary or middle school!!!!
—Submitted by a student


Posted November 12, 2009

that is a very good school my kids love it
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 20, 2009

Magma is a great place to have your children. The leadership is fantastic. Most of the teachers are very good and the ones that aren't don't get to stay very long. Mrs. Hendry really cares about your kids.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

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.

83 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
40%

2009

 
 
67%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

83 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
56%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 79% in 2009.

54 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
65%
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.

86 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
41%

2009

 
 
55%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

86 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
48%
Science

The state average for Science was 63% in 2012.

86 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
46%

2009

 
 
39%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

52 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
73%
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

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
47%

2009

 
 
55%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

91 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
65%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 56% in 2012.

91 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
33%

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
71%
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.

83 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
48%

2009

 
 
58%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2012.

83 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
67%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 56% in 2012.

83 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
37%

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
67%
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 62% in 2012.

89 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
38%

2009

 
 
58%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2012.

89 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
52%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 52% in 2012.

89 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
81%
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 57% in 2012.

90 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
33%

2010

 
 
31%

2009

 
 
51%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

90 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
62%
Science

The state average for Science was 68% in 2012.

90 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
41%

2009

 
 
38%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 86% in 2009.

53 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
92%
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 "Performing".
  • 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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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 45% 42%
White 45% 42%
Black 6% 5%
American Indian/Alaska Native 2% 6%
Asian 2% 3%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Two or more races 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 68%N/A46%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

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School basics

School Leader's name
  • Mrs. Rebecca Hendry
Fax number
  • (520) 723-5370

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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10980 E. Desert Mountain Boule
Florence, AZ 85232
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