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Las Brisas Elementary School

Public | PK-6 | 844 students

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4 stars

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2011:
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Posted March 1, 2005

My children have been going to las brisas elementary school for three years now. I have been disappointed at the lack of consistency from one teacher to the other. I will be removing them at the end of this year to put them somewhere else.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 25, 2004

The teachers are superb, they work hard to bring the absolute best out of each and every child. The teachers and staff seem to hold this school together in the phenominal way. Administrative leadership is not what makes this school it is the teachers.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 25, 2004

I think Las Brisas is a wonderful school. The teachers are terrific and definitly there for our children.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 16, 2004

My kids are new to the school this year and have adjusted well. The teaching staff is exceptional and have welcomed my children with open arms. I have been impressed with the parent participation level and activities offered. I am pleased with both the academic and non-academic programming.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 17, 2003

Very friendly school, both teachers and parents. Not enough is expected from students academically. Way too much 'play' time not enough learning.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 13, 2003

If you can get past the uptight office staff, the teaching staff is top notch! Students are treated with respect. Though a geographical issue, I found a lack of staff/student diversity.


Posted March 27, 2003

Good school for the average student. Some of the teachers are exceptional...some teachers just don't seem to want to be bothered. Diversity is good. Bright children are not challenged as they should be. Too many children per classroom to give the children on either end the time they need. Really nice principal that does the most with what she has to work with. She works hard to create a feeling of community.


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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.

133 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
77%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

133 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
76%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 79% in 2009.

137 students were tested at this school in 2009.

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 67% in 2012.

122 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
89%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

122 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
90%
Science

The state average for Science was 63% in 2012.

123 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
90%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

133 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
94%
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.

140 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
81%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

141 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
90%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 56% in 2012.

141 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
91%
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.

142 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2012.

142 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
92%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 56% in 2012.

140 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
94%
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 "Highly 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
White 85% 45%
Hispanic 9% 41%
Asian 4% 3%
Black 1% 6%
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 3%N/A14%
Source: AZ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Home languages of english learners

Language This school State average
Spanish 38% 81%
Other Non-Indian 28% 1%
Arabic 7% 0%
Cantonese 7% 0%
Rumanian 7% 0%
Navajo 3% 2%
Serbian 3% 0%
Urdu 3% 0%
Vietnamese 3% 1%
Source: AZ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per certified teacher 20N/AN/A
Source: AZ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
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5805 W. Alameda
Glendale, AZ 85310
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Phone: (623) 445-5500

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