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Beaver Creek School

Public | PK-8 | 351 students

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Posted September 23, 2012

This school has a teaching staff that goes above and beyond for the sake of their students. Everyone on the staff wears many hats and all come early, stay late, and take home work. Children of many abilities attend and all are welcomed with open arms. Former students fondly remember their time at this school and frequently come back to visit; sometimes years later. Go Creekers!


Posted March 30, 2011

My two children attended Beaver Creek since Kindergarten. Next year, my son will be in H.S. and my daughter in sixth. We moved out of the Lake Montezuma area and miss Beaver Creek immensely. I am considering driving 45 minutes one way next year, just to bring my daughter back to Beaver Creek. The school that my daughter is in now makes her miserable in so many ways: bullying, lack of outside activities (K-kids, etc.), teaching to the tests, etc.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 24, 2010

It's a small school but a good one and the teachers are geeat.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 18, 2009

The school is very small but i like it that way...there are nice teacher there and i like them all.GO BOBCATS!!!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 16, 2009

I love the personal attention of the teachers. My granddaughter is safe there. Go Bobcats!!


Posted October 8, 2008

Poor parental envolvement
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 30, 2007

I am very unhappy with this school. I have more than one child in this school. The younger ones are doing fine. If there's an anti bullying policy I haven't witnessed it. I'm considering taking my kids to Camp Verde schools.
—Submitted by Tracy Janzen, a parent


Posted October 4, 2007

This school has room for improvement, but they are really working hard at it. Their staff is dedicated and approachable, a big plus for parents! I have witnessed how interactive the principal is, and was very impressed. The staff fosters a community environment, which produces some pretty nice kids. And they encourage parent involvement, which I like. They have sports for older grades, but not younger ones. However, younger grades can participate in Garden Club, K-Kids (kiwanis) and Macro Math Club. I am not sure what grades it is for, but there is a Builder's Club as well. From what I have seen in the last 4 years, the school has increased their state ranking each year my daughter has attended. A nice small town school!
—Submitted by Sandy, a parent


Posted September 30, 2007

My daughter is returning for her second year at this school,. and I love it. She is well above her other classmates, and is encouraged to continue learning at higher levels. Also this school DOES NOT tolerate bullying, and specifically has a 'no bullying' policy, in which students are encouraged to report any bullying that they see to a parent, teacher or other adult.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 21, 2005

I did not care for the faculty at this school. They were kinda wishywashy and really didn't seem all that bright. the discipline level was almost ZERO. They allow bullying. This school is not for children who are already bursting at the seams for more knowledge, more of a 'you're not that bright, but we'll pass you anyway' kind of effect.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 22, 2004

Beaver creek elementary is very good in the line of teaching and caring for the saftey and well being of our kids. The teachers and staff are exceptional and there for you when you need to talk to them about any situation.
—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.

31 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
68%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

31 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
60%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 79% in 2009.

40 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
68%
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.

37 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
47%

2009

 
 
44%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

37 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
34%
Science

The state average for Science was 63% in 2012.

37 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
49%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
41%

2009

 
 
35%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

29 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
72%
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.

37 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
34%

2009

 
 
43%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

37 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
47%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 56% in 2012.

36 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
44%

2011

 
 
43%

2010

 
 
41%

2009

 
 
45%
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.

37 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
48%

2010

 
 
39%

2009

 
 
66%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2012.

37 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
70%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 56% in 2012.

37 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
48%

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

Math

The state average for Math was 62% in 2012.

28 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
43%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
72%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2012.

28 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
60%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 52% in 2012.

27 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
22%

2011

 
 
21%

2010

 
 
86%

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

Math

The state average for Math was 57% in 2012.

44 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
41%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
60%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

44 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
74%
Science

The state average for Science was 68% in 2012.

45 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
54%

2009

 
 
64%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 86% in 2009.

50 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
88%
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".

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
White 62% 45%
Hispanic 33% 41%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3% 6%
Asian N/A 3%
Black N/A 6%
Source: AZ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 67%N/A51%
English language learners 16%N/A14%
Source: AZ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Home languages of english learners

Language This school State average
Spanish 97% 81%
English 2% 12%
Thai 2% 0%
Source: AZ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per certified teacher 18N/AN/A
Source: AZ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
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4810 E. Beaver Creek Road
Rimrock, AZ 86335
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Phone: (928) 567-4631

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