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Augustus H Shaw Jr School

Public | PK-8 | 427 students

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4 stars

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Posted July 2, 2012

This school, is not good at all. I went there last year and for shure i am not prepare for high School. I'm studying and reading things that they didn't teach me.They give to much attention to the bad kids, and they sometimes treat you like if your a bad kid. They have this shark badge, it's verry dum. but oh will. I will never send the my kids to that school.


Posted December 1, 2011

This school is amazing I attended last year. And now i am in high school and I think that it really prepared me.


Posted June 14, 2011

Shaw is an amazing school, my children were welcomed and treated very well. The staff there is also great! I love Shaw I wish they went through high school as well! I wanted to mention we are non Latino/Hispanic we are Caucasian.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 30, 2011

I'm a former student ('99-'02) and when I went there, I had lots of fun and the teachers were fantastic.


Posted February 16, 2009

Very happy with the school, the teachers and the before/after school programs. My child has been a student for 3 years and I am constantly impressed with the care and educational opportunities provided! Keep up the great work!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 30, 2008

Excellent teacher Ms. Valverde in Montessori. Staff is personable and reliable.


Posted July 31, 2004

Shaw is a school with a strong educational leader, dedicated teachers and staff, and a strong focus on academics, behavior, and cooperation. A great school where your child will thrive.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 29, 2004

I think it is a really good school. A lot of people think it should become a K-8grade school.It has a lot of good activities in P.E, art, ALPS gifted program Etc. The teachers are great and everyone is nice.


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.

42 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%

2011

 
 
41%

2010

 
 
31%

2009

 
 
45%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

42 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
43%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 79% in 2009.

59 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
66%
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.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
37%

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
29%

2009

 
 
58%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
37%

2009

 
 
55%
Science

The state average for Science was 63% in 2012.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
20%

2011

 
 
20%

2010

 
 
34%

2009

 
 
31%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

64 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
66%
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.

46 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
41%

2011

 
 
32%

2010

 
 
34%

2009

 
 
53%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

46 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
54%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 56% in 2012.

46 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
46%

2011

 
 
30%

2010

 
 
43%

2009

 
 
78%
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.

42 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
33%

2011

 
 
31%

2010

 
 
33%

2009

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2012.

42 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
84%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 56% in 2012.

42 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
29%

2011

 
 
21%

2010

 
 
40%

2009

 
 
87%
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.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
41%

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2012.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
Writing

The state average for Writing was 52% in 2012.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
22%

2011

 
 
49%

2010

 
 
n/a

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

Math

The state average for Math was 57% in 2012.

35 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
49%

2011

 
 
20%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

35 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 68% in 2012.

35 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
19%

2010

 
 
n/a

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 "Underperforming".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was designated "Performing Plus".

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 84% 41%
Black 13% 6%
American Indian or Alaska Native N/A 6%
Asian N/A 3%
White N/A 45%
Source: AZ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 86%N/A51%
English language learners 52%N/A14%
Source: AZ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Home languages of english learners

Language This school State average
Spanish 94% 81%
English 4% 12%
Other Non-Indian 2% 1%
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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123 North 13th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85034
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