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Frank Borman School

Public | PK-8 | 1120 students

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3 stars

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Posted September 2, 2012

I am a former student for Frank Borman Middle School(school year 04-06) and to say the very least, this school should be shut down. The things witnessed were absolutely disgusting! The teachers were incredibly unprofessional and there was such a lack of discipline. This also goes for the principal and asst. principal, councelor and the entire office staff in charge of this school. They were rude and unhelpful at all times and never provided that school with a safe learning environment. There were no "challenging" academic programs nor extra curricular activities. There was bullying taking place at every corner you turned even in classrooms with teachers watching! Who would never even bother stopping it. This "school" shouldn't even deserve to be called a "school". It's sickening. Governors and school board governors always say school is fundamental and key for a child to be successful in life and for furthering education. So again, why hasn't this school been shut down? It's not preparing students for high school or college in any way.


Posted May 30, 2012

This school is horrible, doesn't care about education, just goes through the motions. No homework, teacher always absent, then fired. Kid had to fight her first 2 months there, just for being white. Glad I am just renting. LATER MARYVALE!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 21, 2011

As a student I must say that this school was the best of the best out there. I had so much fun here and all the teachers that I got were very loving and caring towards you. I went here all three years since I was a 6th grader, I am sad now that when I graduated this school went from 6-8 to k-8 and I lost some of my favorite teachers due to this. If you want your child to have fun and learn good at the same time then this school is most def for you and your child. yes, this school may have had a bad rep at some point but now it doesn't and when I was there we did very fun things but there were safe fun (: I miss this school a lot.


Posted January 4, 2011

This is the worst school. Horrible student leadership. Almost no extra curricular activities. Students almost always never get homework. Disrespectful students. Teachers have almost no connections to help their students. There is absolutely an excessive amount of bullying, Most of the upper grade students have not been following the dress code. I am taking my daughter out of this school as soon as possible!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 14, 2010

This school is the worst I have every seen. My son has not received any homework. He has had 4 new teachers since school has started. There is no communication from school on anything. The eight garde class is doing class work, my son did in 7th at his other school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 28, 2009

I went here my 6th grade year nd half on my 7th and i had fun everyone was nice and i love how the teacher are..
—Submitted by a student


Posted August 9, 2007

As a former student I thought I knew what I was getting into. To say the least I have withdrawn my child from this school. I feel it is way below avarage and the schedule, lunch, is outrageous. To rate the school I would have to say -10
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 25, 2006

This school has been dissatifing.
—Submitted by a parent


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.

124 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
38%

2011

 
 
39%

2010

 
 
49%

2009

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

124 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
46%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
n/a
Writing

The state average for Writing was 79% 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

Math

The state average for Math was 67% in 2012.

117 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
36%

2011

 
 
40%

2010

 
 
37%

2009

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

117 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
49%

2009

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 63% in 2012.

117 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
26%

2011

 
 
17%

2010

 
 
22%

2009

 
 
n/a
Writing

The state average for Writing was 83% 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

Math

The state average for Math was 63% in 2012.

112 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
36%

2011

 
 
43%

2010

 
 
39%

2009

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

112 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
49%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
n/a
Writing

The state average for Writing was 56% in 2012.

111 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
23%

2011

 
 
36%

2010

 
 
55%

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 61% in 2012.

123 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
42%

2011

 
 
34%

2010

 
 
28%

2009

 
 
48%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2012.

123 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
51%

2009

 
 
45%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 56% in 2012.

122 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
30%

2011

 
 
28%

2010

 
 
50%

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

Math

The state average for Math was 62% in 2012.

129 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%

2011

 
 
38%

2010

 
 
34%

2009

 
 
52%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2012.

129 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
47%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 52% in 2012.

129 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
33%

2011

 
 
34%

2010

 
 
51%

2009

 
 
53%
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.

105 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
22%

2011

 
 
30%

2010

 
 
25%

2009

 
 
42%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

105 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
46%

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
48%

2009

 
 
41%
Science

The state average for Science was 68% in 2012.

105 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
28%

2011

 
 
26%

2010

 
 
23%

2009

 
 
30%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 86% in 2009.

415 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
75%
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".

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 93% 41%
Black 3% 6%
White 3% 45%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1% 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 79%N/A51%
English language learners 31%N/A14%
Source: AZ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Home languages of english learners

Language This school State average
Spanish 87% 81%
English 13% 12%
Navajo 0% 2%
Source: AZ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per certified teacher 20N/AN/A
Source: AZ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
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3637 N. 55th Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85033
Phone: (623) 691-5000

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