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Edison Elementary School

Public | K-6 | 665 students
 

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  • Ms. Taylor is a fantastic 1st grade teacher who teaches children to be...

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Posted June 1, 2010
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My children have been going here for 2 years. Lat year we loved the school, but this year it has been nothing but problem. The Kindergarten teacher the my child has needs to retire! She is very mean to my 6 year old and doesn't watch the children very well. She blames everything on the kids. Maybe she needs to look at who the "teacher" is.
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Posted April 8, 2010
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Ms. Taylor is a fantastic 1st grade teacher who teaches children to be responsible and motivated to learn.
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Posted July 31, 2007
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Teachers are fantastic with a lot of devotion to the students. Especially Ms. Taylor, a first grade teacher who taught my children to read to an exceptional level considering they couldnt read when they began.
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Posted December 6, 2006
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I have two children in this school from Kindergarten to Fifth Grade. The school has some great and caring staff and teachers. The school is full of good kids. The staff and teachers listen and care about their kids. The school really tries to get the whole family involve with Movie Nights, Open Houses, Book Fairs/Reading Nights and so on. Just remember each teacher has certain areas where they shine. Get to know the teachers and then you can know what is best for you child.
—Submitted by Taleen, a parent

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Posted July 26, 2006
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I have been favorably impressed with the teaching and support staff at this school. Have already raised six children in schools throughout the country and this school is right up there with the best of them.
—Submitted by donald, a parent

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Posted June 21, 2006
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Overall I dont have anything great to say. There are a lot of spanish language students who attend.. Teachers are not great.
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Posted June 18, 2006
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there are some great teachers at this school. There is a bit of over population and the teachers have to work with very large numbers of kids.
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Posted June 6, 2006
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Edison has outstanding teachers and I have been surprised by the quality of education considering its student ethnic population. The accelerated learning program is outstanding and I know several parents who are absolutely thrilled with it. Parent involvment is a bit lack luster, but seems to be improving.
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Posted December 22, 2004
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Good Teachers, curriculm and a principal who is a leader is part of the school.
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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.

96 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
74%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

96 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
70%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 79% in 2009.

102 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 67% in 2012.

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
79%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
72%
Science

The state average for Science was 63% in 2012.

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
40%

2010

 
 
48%

2009

 
 
60%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

106 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
75%
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.

103 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
49%

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
79%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

103 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
73%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 56% in 2012.

103 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
40%

2011

 
 
37%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
78%
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.

93 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
48%

2009

 
 
69%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2012.

93 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
64%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 56% in 2012.

93 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
64%

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

  • In 2010-2011, this school was designated "Performing Plus".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was designated "Performing Plus".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was designated "Performing Plus".

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.

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Source: Arizona Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 55% 42%
White 38% 42%
American Indian/Alaska Native 4% 6%
Black 3% 5%
Asian 1% 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 180%N/A46%
English language learners 230%N/A14%
Source: 1 NCES, 2010-2011
Source: 2 AZ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Home languages of english learners

Language This school State average
Spanish 96% 81%
English 3% 12%
Other Non-Indian 0% 1%
Source: AZ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per certified teacher 21N/AN/A
Source: AZ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

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