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Keller Elementary School

Public | PK-6 | 625 students

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8 reviews of this school


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Posted May 27, 2009

Intelligent, dedicated, open to parents, and grest love with the necessary discipline (with lots of love) and grest stimulation for the children. Very well organized with little money.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 3, 2006

Cannot say a single bad thing about Keller. I have two children there, first and third grades. ALways willing to help with anything.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 20, 2006

Great school. The teachers really cared for my child and they tried their best.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 28, 2005

I had 4 kids that were in this school for 2 yrs. It seemed to be a typical public school with its greatest assest being some fine teachers that seemed to care. I had a son that had learning problems and 2 teachers esp took time to help me understand how to help. Also a couple of teachers that really worked with the homework side of school. Giving homework at the beginning of the week so the family could work it into their schedule One teacher gave projects that the whole family could get involved in instead of nightly drill sheets. The principal at that time was not too helpful if a problem arose.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 7, 2005

This school has been great for me and my kids. They have both started since Kg. Now I have a 5th and 2nd gr. I'm just so sad that I have to move them now that we live in Queen Creek and the school they will need to attend is Walker Butte. I just have to say that Keller is one of the best schools out here in Mesa. Thank you so much for everthing you all have done for me and my kids...
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 7, 2005

We found this school to be exceptional we had 3 children graduate for this school and they all enjoyed their experience. We only had one problem with a principle who is not longer there because she backed her teachers 100% to the detriment of the students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 24, 2004

My daughter is a student at Keller, the atmosphere is wonderful, the teachers care, and Mr Ventura is Awesome! Thanks.
—Submitted by Brandi Brooks, a parent


Posted December 24, 2003

My child has attended Keller since kindergarten and is now in 3rd grade. Although the school is evolving for the better it could still use a few changes. The teachers are great my child always wants to go even when school is out for breaks!
—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.

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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.

83 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
69%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

83 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
76%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 79% in 2009.

69 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 67% in 2012.

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
58%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
64%
Science

The state average for Science was 63% in 2012.

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
49%

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
54%

2009

 
 
42%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

88 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.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
60%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
64%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 56% in 2012.

73 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
37%

2011

 
 
48%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
58%
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.

75 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
67%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2012.

75 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
70%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 56% in 2012.

64 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
35%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
85%
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".

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 58% 41%
White 32% 45%
Black 4% 6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3% 6%
Asian 2% 3%
Source: AZ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 66%N/A51%
English language learners 19%N/A14%
Source: AZ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Home languages of english learners

Language This school State average
Spanish 95% 81%
English 5% 12%
Source: AZ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per certified teacher 17N/AN/A
Source: AZ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
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1445 East Hilton Ave
Mesa, AZ 85204
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Phone: (480) 472-6200

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