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Ford Elementary School

Public | PK-6 | 369 students
 

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Posted October 20, 2008
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My oldest daughter who went through all grades at Ford were great. My other daughter is now in 2nd there and has also gone to Ford since Kinder. The school is a great school and bully free. I see more parents getting involved more than ever. Teachers are dedicated and I feel comfortable with my daughter going there. Its now the only school in area that goes up to 6th grade.
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Posted October 10, 2008
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I am extremely pleased with this school. My daughter attended four schools in three years because I was unable to find a suitable environment for her. She does not require any special services above the expected safe environment, dedicated staff, and educational value. This is her second year at Ford and my son, who started Kinder this year, is also attending. I actually moved our residence so we would be in the correct area and not have to depend on open enrollment. The teachers are dedicated to teaching the students and giving them every opportunity to learn. The staff are fantastic always a welcome and helping hand. Even the students seem to show a different level of respect towards one another, something that is lacking in many areas of our society.
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Posted January 3, 2008
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I wouldn't recommend this school to anyone unless you want somthing close to your house. I had two children who attend Ford last year and they didn't learn anything that they didn't already know from me and the previous school that my oldest attended.
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Posted September 20, 2006
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I wouldn't recommend this school to anyone unless you're looking for convenience. It's not as structured as my child's last school and I haven't found that their learning anything.
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Posted April 2, 2006
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This is a wonderful school. I have two children who receive special services. Both childrens needs have been met and more. This is such a caring community within the school from the principal, the teachers, the additional staff and parents that I will continue my childrens education here until they are on to middle school. I have high praises for Ford and their ability to meet the student and the parents needs.
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Posted April 9, 2005
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This school ws great. I had two children graduate from there and my third will be going in the fall. HTe staff is very helpful and great to work with.
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Posted August 10, 2004
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Ford is an awesome school. I love the principal and the teachers. I had much contact with the staff due to my kindergartener's ADHD related behavior problems. I really like the leadership program and the bully-proof program!
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Posted June 5, 2003
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do not like the principal, the teachers are not real good

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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.

66 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
71%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

66 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
82%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 79% in 2009.

65 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
97%
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.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
46%

2009

 
 
59%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
69%
Science

The state average for Science was 63% in 2012.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
35%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

49 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
96%
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.

71 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
49%

2009

 
 
72%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

71 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
66%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 56% in 2012.

69 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
39%

2011

 
 
43%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
83%
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.

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2010

 
 
30%

2009

 
 
68%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2012.

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2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
64%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 56% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
65%

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".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was designated "Performing".
  • 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 44% 45%
Hispanic 39% 41%
Black 11% 6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 4% 6%
Asian 3% 3%
Source: AZ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 58%N/A51%
English language learners 4%N/A14%
Source: AZ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Home languages of english learners

Language This school State average
Spanish 81% 81%
English 19% 12%
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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8001 East Stella Road
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