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Towne Meadows Elementary School

Public | PK-6 | 766 students

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Posted January 5, 2011

Fantastic School! My daughter has attended Towne Meadows for 3+ years (Pre-K through 2nd grade) and I have been amazed at the quality of the Principal, the teachers, the programs and the environment. I can honestly say that each teacher that my daughter has had at Towne Meadows has been special. I could go on with specific stories, but it would take too long! Thank you Towne Meadows for going above and beyond when it comes to the most important thing in the world - our children!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 22, 2010

I have 2 children that attend school here, the teachers are very warm and my kids love going to school here!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 27, 2009

My son attends kindergarten here and i absolutely love it here. He has been diagnosed with add/hd and the principal and teacher are excellent in having to come up with a plan and attentive to the issue at hand.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 12, 2008

Three of my children have attended Towne Meadows. I have loved each teacher they have had--caring, professional, and able to give appropriate amount of work. Communication between home and school is excellent. Principle knows families by name. the staff is stable and year to year traditions in curriculum and activities create a secure atmosphere.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 19, 2008

Wonderful principal and teachers. I feel that my child is getting the best quality education available. Hats off to you Towne Meadows!!! You're the best!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 13, 2007

I have been involved in Towne Meadows for many years with several children going through the school from K-6th grade. The class size is high, and I don't know if it is a Gilbert 'thing', but teachers deal with their students as individuals without concern for the number. We love the programs and the stability of the staff and principal. The principal has been there from the beginning, she is visible and very hands-on. She knows the children and families by name. There is continuity at all levels-- Preschool through 6th grade. The staff is friendly and there is a lot of communication by e-mail and newsletters home. Thank You Towne Meadows!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 7, 2006

We are new to the school and are very happy with the school. The teachers are exceptional and very on top of things. Both my sons teachers communicate by email and newsletters regularly and respond quickly to questions and concerns. The principal is very hands-on and knew my kids names the first week of school. Any behavioral problems are dealt with quickly. The Accelerated Learning Program (ALP) for Math has been challenging and appropriate for my son. The Fun Runs are a highlight for us and encourage physical fitness. The Dad's Club and PTSO are very supportive of the school and dedicated. There seems to be a lot of parent involvement and the teachers always welcome parent participation. Office staff are friendly and know each child. A top notch school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 25, 2006

Very good school. The teachers are wonderful and are more than willing to work with your child.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 21, 2005

My kids attended this school for several years. Overall it was a good school. My concern was the large class sizes. Especially in the lower grades. Mainly for this reason I moved them to a smaller school with less kids per class.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 16, 2005

I am very impressed with the quality of education my son is getting from this school. His teacher not only challenges him, but encourages him to be a better student. His favorite after school activity are the Fun Runs, where he gets to run after school and still interact with his school mates. There is great communication between the principal and the parents (newsletters, even through email), with excellent programs for parents to be involved in their students education.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 12, 2005

Excellent staff. Towne Meadows has 3 multi-age 2nd-3rd grade classrooms with a fabulous team of teachers who provide for individual growth. Many after school opportunities for a variety of music clubs. Super teacher/student ratio around 25 for 3rd and under.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted May 9, 2005

Great school, hard working and devoted teachers. Students are well-behaved and the principal has firm control of the school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 26, 2005

My child started going to this school a year and a half ago. So far i have found that the teacher really do pay close attention to each students needs. My child seems to be challenged with there acedemic programs therefore keeping her interested.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 3, 2005

I have been very impressed with the entire staff at Towne Meadows. My son is now in the 3rd grade, and everything we've experienced has been positive. We're going to be moving at the end of this school year, and we are hating the thought of having to change schools. We love Towne Meadows!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 27, 2004

Excellent Amenecer Pre K Program, Great Secure School Layout, Excellent Dad Programs.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 6, 2004

The teachers, staff and administration at Towne Meadows are outstanding to work with and are willing to bend over backwards for students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 22, 2004

At first I was not impressed with Towne Meadows due to the class size and what seems to be a high amount of children with special learning needs and not enough teacher assistance in class. We came from a blue ribbon school and loved it. Every child that had special learning needs had a teacher assistant. After being at Towne Meadows for a while I now realize they have great teachers. The reason for class size and lack of teacher assistance is due to economic reasons and it is a state wide problem. I now have an added respect for the teachers at Towne Meadows.
—Submitted by a parent


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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.

99 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
85%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

99 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
83%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 79% in 2009.

108 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 67% in 2012.

123 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
91%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

123 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
90%
Science

The state average for Science was 63% in 2012.

123 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
74%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

119 students were tested at this school in 2009.

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 63% in 2012.

117 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
85%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

117 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
81%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 56% in 2012.

117 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
89%
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.

116 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
89%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2012.

116 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
91%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 56% in 2012.

116 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
97%
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 "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

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

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 78% 45%
Hispanic 13% 41%
Asian 4% 3%
Black 4% 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 17%N/A51%
English language learners 4%N/A14%
Source: AZ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Home languages of english learners

Language This school State average
Spanish 47% 81%
Vietnamese 13% 1%
English 9% 12%
Russian 9% 0%
Arabic 6% 0%
Filipino (Pilipino or Tagalog) 3% 0%
Lao 3% 0%
Other Non-Indian 3% 1%
Punjabi 3% 0%
Thai 3% 0%
Source: AZ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per certified teacher 19N/AN/A
Source: AZ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
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1101 N. Recker Road
Higley, AZ 85236
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Phone: (480) 854-1545

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