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Silvestre S Herrera School

Public | PK-8 | 703 students

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4 stars

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Posted July 16, 2010

my daughter is in 4th grade & ever since kinder she has ALWAYS had wonderful teachersthe only person I was never pleased w/ was the principal but she got replaced...the fine arts classes have encouraged her many talents...new principal & fine arts building this year "2010" cant wait
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 18, 2006

I believe this is by far the most outstanding school in the Phoenix District #1. It offers so many different possibilities for their students. They have great fine arts classes with great teachers who love their job and their students Keep up the good work Herrera School for the fine arts!
—Submitted by a student


Posted August 11, 2006

I love the school. I also attended this school prior to my children attending. But they need to quit changing principals and start hiring better teacher and more aides.
—Submitted by Denise Martinez, a parent


Posted June 16, 2004

Herrera middle school has teachers that take time with the students on a one on one basis when neessary. My daughter was an 8th grade graduate and I was very pleased with their program which includes performing arts as well as academic studies.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 16, 2004

Mrs. Sarah Diaz is the best we need more dedicated teachers like her.
—Submitted by Caleb Alvarado


Posted April 12, 2003

Excellent teachers, excellent school.


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.

74 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
29%

2010

 
 
38%

2009

 
 
52%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

74 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
49%

2010

 
 
48%

2009

 
 
54%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 79% in 2009.

94 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
64%
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.

83 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
42%

2011

 
 
38%

2010

 
 
43%

2009

 
 
49%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

83 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
44%

2009

 
 
42%
Science

The state average for Science was 63% in 2012.

83 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
37%

2011

 
 
29%

2010

 
 
39%

2009

 
 
32%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

90 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
64%
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.

74 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
42%

2010

 
 
36%

2009

 
 
54%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

74 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
44%

2009

 
 
53%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 56% in 2012.

73 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
33%

2011

 
 
20%

2010

 
 
48%

2009

 
 
45%
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.

73 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
48%

2009

 
 
48%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2012.

73 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
48%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 56% in 2012.

69 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
23%

2011

 
 
28%

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
59%
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.

74 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
37%

2009

 
 
74%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2012.

74 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
66%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 52% in 2012.

73 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
34%

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
64%
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.

72 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
42%

2010

 
 
42%

2009

 
 
61%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

72 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
56%
Science

The state average for Science was 68% in 2012.

72 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
48%

2009

 
 
41%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 86% in 2009.

52 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
69%
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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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 95% 41%
Black 2% 6%
White 2% 45%
American Indian or Alaska Native N/A 6%
Asian N/A 3%
Source: AZ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 81%N/A51%
English language learners 33%N/A14%
Source: AZ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Home languages of english learners

Language This school State average
Spanish 89% 81%
English 11% 12%
Vietnamese 0% 1%
Source: AZ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per certified teacher 18N/AN/A
Source: AZ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
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1350 S. 11th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85034
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Phone: (602) 257-3885

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