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John R Davis School

Public | PK-8 | 575 students

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2 stars

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Posted May 21, 2012

this school is terrible the principals are extremely rude, and dont care the teachers dont care about the kids or thier ability to learn my son is in 6th grade and recently came hoem with homework like cutting & pasteing things i was really dissapointed very sad something needs to be done for this school.. terrible experience dont send your child here
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 18, 2010

This school need some help!My children have been at this school for about six months.it seem to be just a job for some of the teachers.I believe that if they would take the time out to find the needs of the childrens then it may change some things.its just not a good school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 28, 2008

I Just Left JRD. I Didn't Feel Like I Could Get Much Help In School With The Schools Low Standards. I Was Also Extremely Disappointed In The Way The Two Principles Treat You. She Had No Regard To Even Ask Why I Was Leaving The School. That's Ridiculous. All They Care About Is Taking Money From Us And For What? And The Dumbest Thing Is PRIDE. Teachers Are Pretty On The Offside, Also. At JRD, You Feel Threatened By Some Children. They Are Always Trying To Fight With One Another.
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 27, 2006

I agree with the other comments that were made about John r Davis I also was very unhappy when I sent my children there I moved my children to a different school I know there is a new principal for this year and she is very good but she will have a big job on her hands to get this school on the right track
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 7, 2006

I think this school hould be shut down becuase they just pass children through school and dontrealy take the time to find out what the needs of the chidren are.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 2, 2006

This school does not keep parents informed. My son has been enrolled for 2 years in this school and I have asked about pta and after 2 years still haven't heard about it.Hopefully this new principal can get it together.
—Submitted by DENISE SISNEROS, a parent


Posted September 23, 2006

I think this school is horrible teachers and staff are very rude.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 4, 2006

This school is kind of the off side. First of all the AIMS score are really low and the scholl dont realy seem to interest them. The only time kids get physical activity is when they are in P.E.
—Submitted by a student


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.

65 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
38%

2011

 
 
40%

2010

 
 
32%

2009

 
 
54%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

65 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
42%

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
38%

2009

 
 
56%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 79% in 2009.

85 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.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
41%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
46%

2009

 
 
59%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
59%
Science

The state average for Science was 63% in 2012.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
31%

2011

 
 
35%

2010

 
 
38%

2009

 
 
42%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

93 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
81%
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.

48 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
38%

2011

 
 
31%

2010

 
 
37%

2009

 
 
42%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

50 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
54%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 56% in 2012.

49 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
22%

2011

 
 
30%

2010

 
 
51%

2009

 
 
67%
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

 
 
29%

2011

 
 
30%

2010

 
 
36%

2009

 
 
51%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2012.

62 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
56%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 56% in 2012.

62 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
29%

2011

 
 
30%

2010

 
 
46%

2009

 
 
80%
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.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
35%

2011

 
 
37%

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
57%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2012.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
50%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 52% in 2012.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
28%

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
81%
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.

58 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
21%

2011

 
 
41%

2010

 
 
38%

2009

 
 
53%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

57 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
42%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
56%
Science

The state average for Science was 68% in 2012.

58 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
33%

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
47%

2009

 
 
61%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 86% in 2009.

78 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
90%
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 Plus".
  • 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 83% 41%
Black 14% 6%
White 2% 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 94%N/A51%
English language learners 40%N/A14%
Source: AZ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Home languages of english learners

Language This school State average
Spanish 98% 81%
English 1% 12%
Other Non-Indian 1% 1%
Arabic 0% 0%
Korean 0% 0%
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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6209 S 15th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85041
Phone: (602) 232-4930

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