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Imagine Camelback Elementary School

Charter | K-5 | 523 students

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3 stars

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2013:
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2010:
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Posted April 19, 2013

This school is an amazing school. It would be even better if the parents would step up to the plate and do the job they need to do for their students to succeed. The teachers are amazing, they work very hard to make sure the student's needs are met on a daily basis. The only reason a parent complains is probably because they get called out on their own faults and not doing their job as a parent. Parents need to stop being in denial about their children and their behaviors then this school wouldn't get negative reviews :)


Posted January 28, 2013

Steer clear of this school. I (bad choice) allowed my children to attend this school. There is no teacher stability. The my Kindergartner had 4 teacher changes from August till December because the Teachers kept leaving. Not a good choice of schools.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 18, 2011

I have been let down by this school. My son's kindergarten teacher quit and we were told by another teacher, not the school or the teacher who took over the class. Their is a huge gap in communication between the office and the teachers. I have informed the teacher that I needed to pick my son up an hour early and it took 30 minutes to find where my son was.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 22, 2010

This school is awesome! Ms. Sanders and all the teachers and staff rock!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 22, 2010

Imagine Camelback is an excellent institution. Ms. Sanders, Ms. Frazey with the team of teachers are setting an example for any school. I love being a part of this team and part of the imagine family.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted April 16, 2010

Imagine Camelback is an excellent school. The school provides many accomodations for the children to reach their full potential. All of the staff members that I have become acquainted with are very friendly and professional. Programs like Kitchen on the Streets, The Horse Rescue,and working on finding shelter for the homeless allows the children to serve their community! Imagine Camelback is awesome!


Posted April 16, 2010

Imagine camelback is an extrodinary school. The employees at camelback really enjoy there jobs and are determined to help every child succeed to their highest potential. The reading lab, which is run by Kelly Frazey is a wonderful addition to camelback. If anyone knows Kelly they could see that she is a hard worker, a wonderful co-worker and a leader who truely cares about making a difference in the lives of children and the community. The after school survivor camp has also been a great enhancement to camelback with lots of helpful resources for the children.


Posted April 8, 2010

I believe this school is awesome, my two boys go to Imagine School at Camelback and they have come full circle from when they began here. Their teachers Mr. Z and Miss May are the best teachers I have ever come across. My son has gone from not wanting to come to school at all, to wanting to come early and giving his 100% in Math. I would recommend this school to anyone.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 15, 2009

It is almost as if the teachers are afraid of the students. You don t see teaching going on in most of the classroom, except for the math teacher. She at least attempted to teach to those students that were interested. My child is not returning this fall. Frazey, the middle school leader runs the school because most of the time Imagine could not keep a principal or assistant for one reason or another. Frazey is the rudest.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 23, 2008

This school has great potential, under a new principal,we had seen the difference regarding discipline,Teachers have more access to technological resources,like smartboards and two computer labs ,to use throughout the curriculum. the only issue is the lack of parent participation, but i belive that is across the board in any school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 18, 2008

Other than the less than easily accessible campus, due mostly to lightrail construction, I have been very satisfied with the education my children have received there. My oldest will be in 5th grade, starting in a few weeks, and for the tail end of her 3rd grade & her entire 4th grade year, she has been working with accomodations set forth under an IEP that was established over a total course of less than a month. The only students I don't reccomend sending into Imagine are ones who might have a problem with getting bored due to higher intelligence. But for kids who are 'average learners', and those who need Special Ed services, this school is fantastic!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 14, 2008

Imagine schools are fantastic! Great teachers, administration and students!
—Submitted by a teacher


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.

52 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
46%

2009

 
 
29%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

52 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
10%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 79% in 2009.

21 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
33%
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.

56 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
23%

2009

 
 
46%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

56 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
36%

2009

 
 
48%
Science

The state average for Science was 63% in 2012.

56 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
34%

2009

 
 
20%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

29 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
83%
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.

47 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
37%

2009

 
 
34%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

47 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
38%

2009

 
 
67%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 56% in 2012.

47 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
38%

2010

 
 
36%

2009

 
 
57%
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 74% 41%
Black 11% 6%
White 11% 45%
American Indian or Alaska Native 4% 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 95%N/A51%
English language learners 1%N/A14%
Source: AZ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Home languages of english learners

Language This school State average
Spanish 100% 81%
Source: AZ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

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5050 North 19th Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85015
Phone: (602) 547-7961

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