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Thomas A Edison School

Public | PK-8 | 604 students

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3 stars

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Posted April 10, 2013

These students are in trouble. Teachers fail to teach so as the students move along they get deeper in the hole. This is a community school tho it accepts out of district students to pad numbers. Hence the oversized classes. Not good when the majority are remedial. Bad school because of bad administrator and early educators especially. Check out the scores. Might as well re-enroll the middle schoolers back in third grade with a new teacher.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 28, 2012

I feel sad because this school has so much potential. There are some talented teachers at this school (some of the best I've had the privilege to know, actually), but the leadership is very poor. The expectations are not clearly communicated to staff or students, and there are no clear and consistent consequences for students. As a result, students get away with rude and disrespectful behavior that is excused away because these are inner-city kids. I have seen the results of good leadership on this same demographic of students. I agree with the poster who commented that there is a "teach to the bottom" mentality. The students at this school are very bright, and the main thing they are learning is how to work the system. In my dealings with the Phoenix district, I think the problem is not just with this school, but that entire district could use a fresh dose of quality leadership. Do not send your students here. They will not learn and they will not be safe.


Posted September 21, 2008

a amazing school with lots of greate kids with much potential


Posted May 7, 2008

Edison can be a good school but lacks the proper leadership at this time. It somehow needs a closer tie with the community and more diversity training for the principal and teachers since the majority of the parents are Hispanic and non-English speaking. With a spanish speaking principal who can communicate with the parents and understands ESL curriculum and is supportive of those teacher who are doing a good job, improvement will come.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 4, 2006

I think Edison is a great school! I went to Edison and promoted in the year 2004. It is a wonderful school because of the education and staff. I really liked the education because the teachernever give up on you and push you until you get it! Edison is an A+ school!
—Submitted by a former student


Posted March 29, 2003

Edison has a dedicated staff. They work hard and continually try to find better ways to help the children. Although the state doesn't thinking Edison is improving, I have seen the growth in the children's abilities and social skills.


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

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
42%

2009

 
 
60%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

74 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
57%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 79% in 2009.

74 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
61%
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.

72 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
45%

2010

 
 
41%

2009

 
 
42%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

72 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
48%
Science

The state average for Science was 63% in 2012.

71 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
35%

2011

 
 
30%

2010

 
 
20%

2009

 
 
25%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

58 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.

72 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
37%

2010

 
 
33%

2009

 
 
54%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

72 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
40%

2009

 
 
52%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 56% in 2012.

68 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
12%

2011

 
 
22%

2010

 
 
49%

2009

 
 
48%
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.

62 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
44%

2011

 
 
32%

2010

 
 
46%

2009

 
 
58%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2012.

62 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
56%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 56% in 2012.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
28%

2011

 
 
30%

2010

 
 
54%

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 62% in 2012.

50 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
36%

2011

 
 
39%

2010

 
 
34%

2009

 
 
65%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2012.

50 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
70%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 52% in 2012.

47 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
23%

2011

 
 
16%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
82%
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.

57 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
39%

2010

 
 
34%

2009

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

57 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 68% in 2012.

57 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
40%

2011

 
 
39%

2010

 
 
30%

2009

 
 
n/a
Writing

The state average for Writing was 86% in 2009.

2009

 
 
n/a
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 94% 41%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2% 6%
Black 2% 6%
White 2% 45%
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 83%N/A51%
English language learners 62%N/A14%
Source: AZ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Home languages of english learners

Language This school State average
Spanish 97% 81%
English 3% 12%
Source: AZ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per certified teacher 16N/AN/A
Source: AZ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
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804 N. 18th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85006
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Phone: (602) 257-3848

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