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Miles-Exploratory Learning Center

Public | PK-8 | 310 students

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Posted April 13, 2011

If you are a parent of a special needs student, who isn't deaf or hard of hearing, you need to tread carefully when thinking about Miles. It used to have a great reputation for autism and inclusion, but its original autism team left and a huge hole exists that does not offer supports students need. It's been a huge disappointment. Think of looking elsewhere.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 16, 2010

When I look back at the 5 years my kids have been at Miles, I feel like I've won the lottery. It's an incredible community of exceptionally dedicated teachers, a very diverse student body and parents of all walks who all support the school however they can.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 26, 2009

I've been at Miles since 3rd grade and I'm so grateful that my parents put me in this school. I always get the 1-on-1 time with teachers that I need and learn so much. Because this school also has deaf and hard-of-hearing students, I've learned some ASL and made a few deaf/hard-of-hearing friends and I understand them better. Miles is the coolest school I've ever been in!
—Submitted by a student


Posted May 1, 2006

Miles has a co enrollment program that includes deaf and hard of hearing students. This is the best program ever. My family loves Miles. It is very environmentally friendly and the parents know everything about each other.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 23, 2005

Miles is a wonderful place for students to learn in a diversified, nurturing environment that promotes excellence and leadership among all children!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 21, 2004

The size of the school promotes an excellent environment for children to not only learn and excell academically but promotes a community of learning. Beginning with preschool and definitely in kindergarten children learn the basic academics needed to get by in the world. While getting by is not the standard I aspire for my child, it is the basic foundation for which we are able to build on. The enrichment programs are good. On-site after school programs are good. And multiple grade classrooms develop excellent social skills.
—Submitted by Erendira Castillo, a parent


Posted May 3, 2004

Great place for kids to learn and experience different cultures.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 22, 2004

I believe that there isn't a better school in TUSD. My son will be graduating from Miles this year. Not only did my son improve his grades but he also improved his social skills. He has created a bond with his classmates and his friends as well. He learned a lot at miles. I would like to acknowledge the 'great ones' (teachers who give 110%!) Teresa, Tasha, Kerri, Patti, and Betty. Thank you for being there! For the 'Ultimate One' Lori you touch these kid's lives in a way that no other could!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 28, 2003

Choosing Miles was the best decision I've ever made. My son is in Kindergarten and he receives support and encouragement not only from children in his class, but also from other teachers and students at the school. The principal knows all the students and parents, and is always visible on the playground before and after school. Miles is wonderful, I highly recommend the school to anyone who is looking for a strong academic school that is also placing emphasis on self-esteem and child development.


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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.

32 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
58%

2009

 
 
73%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

32 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
73%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 79% in 2009.

32 students were tested at this school in 2009.

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 67% in 2012.

33 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
68%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

33 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
74%
Science

The state average for Science was 63% in 2012.

33 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
58%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

29 students were tested at this school in 2009.

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 63% in 2012.

33 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
69%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

33 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
72%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 56% in 2012.

28 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
77%
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.

40 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
43%

2010

 
 
33%

2009

 
 
73%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2012.

40 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
81%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 56% in 2012.

38 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
62%

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 62% in 2012.

36 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
48%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
86%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2012.

36 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
83%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 52% in 2012.

35 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
46%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
86%
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.

29 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
83%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

29 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
72%
Science

The state average for Science was 68% in 2012.

29 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
76%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 86% in 2009.

28 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
86%
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 "Highly Performing".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was designated "Performing Plus".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was designated "Highly 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 50% 45%
Hispanic 36% 41%
Black 6% 6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 4% 6%
Asian 4% 3%
Source: AZ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 25%N/A51%
English language learners 3%N/A14%
Source: AZ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Home languages of english learners

Language This school State average
Spanish 56% 81%
English 44% 12%
Source: AZ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per certified teacher 11N/AN/A
Source: AZ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
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1400 East Broadway
Tucson, AZ 85719
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