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Country Place Elementary School

Public | K-8 | 850 students

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3 stars

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Posted April 24, 2011

My child has attended this school for 4 years now and every year it seems to get worse. It was great the first year and went down hill. Last year the teacher texted all day long, this year I can't figure out why my childs grades are so bad. We went from honor roll to a D average. And now I am being told there will be no summer school for the older children at the school. So I guess the kids are forgotten and will start out behind next year. Disappointed.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 25, 2009

great school with tons of community support! The teachers are great and the kids are excited to go to school and learn everyday. Keep up the good work CP!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 6, 2009

My daughters were attending Collier Elementary, that school was HORRIBLE!! My issue with Collier was both of safety and of poor management. I requested the transfer to this school last year and it is the BEST thing I did!!! There weren't any concerns with safety, students were great and the school is very well managed. My daughters 8th grade teachers(Hill, Garrison, Tietz & Kauffmann) were amazing educators and because of there teachings, she was accepted into University High School. I can't thank them enough. My other daughter's 5th grade teacher,Mr. Ferrell, was awesome as well, I am ecstatic that they accepted her to return this year, considering we are not in the school zone. THANK YOU Country Place!!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 22, 2008

Putting my child in Country Place Elementary was the worst thing I could have done....She is in the 6th grade and is doing 3rd grade work, in California standards... They have given her a math placement test.. 1st.. her teacher said she had one highest scores ever, but they have yet to place her in the proposed math class she should be in.. that was a month ago.. She is finishing her work so fast in class, she is corrected the papers of the other students for the teacher... 2nd.. the 6th grade is still learning to tell time on an analog clock.. o.k. she learned that in 2nd grade.. Not only would I NOT recommend Country Place Elementary to anyone who choses NOT to dumb their kids down... We are going back to Cali.. it's worth struggling out there to make sure she has a better education..
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 6, 2008

The majority of the teachers are great, however there are major discipline issues at this school and I worry about my child's safety on a daily basis.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 25, 2008

I am a proud parent of three! My children have had the greatest teachers in thier class! Awesome educators!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 11, 2008

This school is horrible! I'm very surprised because Its supposed to be a 'Performing Plus' School.


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.

91 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
41%

2010

 
 
46%

2009

 
 
52%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

91 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
51%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 79% in 2009.

104 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
64%
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.

94 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
41%

2010

 
 
27%

2009

 
 
53%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

94 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
44%

2009

 
 
56%
Science

The state average for Science was 63% in 2012.

94 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
39%

2011

 
 
37%

2010

 
 
27%

2009

 
 
32%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

99 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
76%
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.

102 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
49%

2011

 
 
40%

2010

 
 
42%

2009

 
 
56%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

102 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
60%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 56% in 2012.

99 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
35%

2011

 
 
30%

2010

 
 
62%

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 61% in 2012.

113 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
38%

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
35%

2009

 
 
53%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2012.

113 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
58%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 56% in 2012.

112 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
32%

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
84%
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.

99 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
49%

2010

 
 
35%

2009

 
 
62%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2012.

99 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
67%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 52% in 2012.

99 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
40%

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
79%
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.

95 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
66%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

95 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
64%
Science

The state average for Science was 68% in 2012.

95 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
79%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 86% in 2009.

106 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
92%
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 74% 41%
White 14% 45%
Black 9% 6%
Asian 2% 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 77%N/A51%
English language learners 33%N/A14%
Source: AZ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Home languages of english learners

Language This school State average
Spanish 92% 81%
English 6% 12%
Vietnamese 1% 1%
Afrikaans 0% 0%
Korean 0% 0%
Polish 0% 0%
Somali 0% 0%
Tagalog 0% 0%
Source: AZ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per certified teacher 22N/AN/A
Source: AZ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
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10207 W. Country Place Blvd.
Tolleson, AZ 85353
Phone: (623) 478-6100

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