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Bella Vista Elementary School

Public | K-6 | 376 students
 

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Posted November 7, 2012
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Bella Vista Elementary has served my son well since Kindergarden. We have been satisfied with the quality and care of the school and staff.
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Posted May 1, 2012
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In this town there is open enrollment which means you can choose your school and not go to your home school if there is room. All the moms I know that live in this zone choose not to send their children there. There is a definite disconnect and a ton of defensive teachers. Was not impressed at all. I would choose any school in this town over them. Not challenging at all. Teachers only teach to standard.
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Posted October 15, 2009
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We are a military family and have had the opportunity to visit and attend many schools. Bella Vista is an amazing school and has GREAT teachers! Parents should be more involved with helping out in the classrooms. The academic success is a success as long as parents are willing to make it a success.
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Posted November 24, 2008
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I recently transferred my daughter from a smaller school to Bella Vista, I did not know how whe would conform to this change, suprisingly enough she is doing so much better than the smaller school. Mrs. Wikoff is absolutely phenomenal with my daughter. I appreciate the fact that Mrs. Segal knows the students by name as well and the office staff is incredible. I would suggest this school to any parent that is looking for a positive change.
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Posted August 13, 2008
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I have two children that attend Bella Vista Elementary School. This is their second year, and they are in 2nd and 4th grade. The teachers here are patient, intelligent, and creative, and my childen do very well in this school.
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Posted April 4, 2007
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Bella Vista is a wonderful learning environment! The principal, Mrs. Segal, does a wonderful job of both being involved with the students and making sure that the students are excelling. She is a warm and caring principal. The art teacher, Mrs. Sandagata is truly amazing! The students learn so much in her class and the things they are able to accompish as a result of her instruction is incredible! There is definitely an emphasis placed on reading, which is essential for success in all academic areas. The 'reading strategies' classes, in addition to regular reading within homeroom classes is a way for children to be grouped into appropriate reading levels so that each student has the maximum opportunity for success in reading. Bella Vista is a great school and we've been very pleased during our time here. The vast majority of the staff truly cares about the students' success.
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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.

59 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
49%

2009

 
 
67%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

59 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
70%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 79% in 2009.

84 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
71%
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.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
67%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
73%
Science

The state average for Science was 63% in 2012.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
46%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

53 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
85%
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.

59 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
77%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

59 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
80%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 56% in 2012.

59 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
81%

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 61% in 2012.

50 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2012.

50 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
Writing

The state average for Writing was 56% in 2012.

50 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
70%

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

  • 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
White 48% 45%
Hispanic 29% 41%
Black 15% 6%
Asian 6% 3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 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 45%N/A51%
English language learners 5%N/A14%
Source: AZ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Home languages of english learners

Language This school State average
Spanish 65% 81%
English 10% 12%
Vietnamese 10% 1%
Korean 5% 0%
Mandarin (Putonghua) 5% 0%
Other Non-Indian 5% 1%
Source: AZ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per certified teacher 17N/AN/A
Source: AZ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

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Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
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