Acacia Elementary School

My son has been attending Acacia Elementary School for the past 2 years. His kindergarten teacher Mrs. Brown was A+mazing!!! She genuinely cared about each child individually. She helped my son and challenged him in the ways he needed to be. His teacher this year isn't as great. From what I can tell she is very unorganized and easily frustrated with the kids. I understand that the teacher to student ratio is high, but it doesn't negate the fact some children need to be challenged more than others. The Principal is nice, a little over the top but she has always been kind and friendly. I wish I could say the same for the office staff. The school nurse is rude and talks in an extremely condescending manner, as do the office aids. As far as parent involvement is concerned you have the parents that go above and beyond, and the ones who don't bother at all. They do have a lot of school functions. The bingo is always fun to attend. I drive my son 12 miles to attend Acacia. It is an excellent school, but like any school it has some minor things that need to be dealt with.
--Submitted by a parent

This is a very active school. After only being at the school three weeks, we were invited by the PTO president to a pull the plug night. We didn't realize that they had an event for us each night to participate in, and the PTO president was there every night too! Talk about dedication to a school and she remember me and my children. I was very impressed with the sock hop event. They had motorcycles for the kids to take pictures on, old cars to pose in front of, and a real diner. I couldn't believe they had a diner out front and the food was amazing! Everyone was dressed up and having so much fun. My kids want to know if this is how they do all their events, I'm not sure yet, but we were invited for another event next Friday where it is a bingo for all ages. We are so eexcited to be at this school. Kuddos to the principal for the great staff she has and parents who help out. The Principal was so much fun at the sock hop judging the best dressed. I even took part in the hula hoop and buble blowing contest. Couldn't believe this was a free event. Very impressed and glad we chose this A+ school.
--Submitted by a parent

The principal, teachers, staff and parents are an A+ school!
--Submitted by a parent

Acacia School is very deserving of the A+ School of Excellence award! The teachers, staff and principal are all very hard working, genuine and caring. They take time to help each child reach their highest potential. The Acacia staff, students, parents and community members worked collaboratively to achieve the A+ award and we feel pride in our school for having such an honor. Congratulations to Acacia School and its families for working together to show other Arizona schools that Acacia is A+!!!
--Submitted by a teacher

Having come from the Peoria district I can tell you that this school is truly exceptional. All of the teachers and principal are great with the kids. Acacia really makes it easy for parents to be involved. My family loves going to BINGO on Friday nights, and we really enjoyed having dinner and watching this years SHREK production. I would highly recommend this school to any parent. Congratulation on your A+ award!
--Submitted by a parent

Congratulations Acacia! I know how hard you have all worked over the years to accomplish this wonderful honor! You are definitley a top school in Arizona! I am proud to say I am affiliated with your organization. From the principal to all staff you are A+++++ !

As a local community member I have been asked for the last 4 years to participate in the Winter Festival they hold at Acacia school. We proudly show our support with Acacia and enjoy meeting new families and friends each year. I hope to be invited back and would love to help raise more awareness of the great things this school has accomplished since I myself attended there back in the 80's.

A 6 out of 10 is a generous rating for this school. The principal is driven by status and what she can achieve as a principal, not as a school. It's recent A Plus rating may be deserved by the curriculum but that rating does not spill over into the classrooms. Teachers are disrespectful, negative and rude. They no longer are role models for students, they do what they can to get a laugh even if it's at the expense of a student. Parents, if you value your child's education and well-being, I would suggest you avoid Acacia Elementary at all costs. There are, however, several awesome teachers who care about the students but more often than not, we found unacceptable behavior from the students and teachers that was never dealt with but swept under the rug so they would still receive their A Plus rating. Disgusting they preach otherwise!
--Submitted by a parent

I am very satisfied with this school. My child is sufficiently challenged, disciplined, and cared for.
--Submitted by a parent

This is a wonderful achool. My child wakes up ever morning ready to get to school. This school goes beyond its standards.the teachers and office staff are so wonderful they always have a smile on ther face and friendly way to them all. I would say this school is # 1 in the phoenix area!!
--Submitted by a parent