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Wellton Elementary School

Public | PK-8 | 355 students

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9 reviews of this school


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Posted July 12, 2009

Never had a problem and have had lots of positive experiences. Teachers care and take time to make extra effort to help the kids.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 5, 2009

5 out of 5! Mrs. Esparza has been the best teacher my autistic child has had. She's kind, patient, and very helpful.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 23, 2008

I have both children in lower grades and higher grades at the school. The lower grades are wonderful the teachers are great and caring. The upper grades are a disappointment. The teachers seem to be in over their heads. I am seriously considering removing my younger children when they hit the junior high level grades.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 29, 2008

This school is overall average.There are a few great teachers in lower grade level who really care. However, upper grades have some serious issues. These issues are as such: Lack of continuity in discipline. Lack of caring patient teachers. Lack of supervision on campus. Campus is too open to strangers. I dont feel my child is very safe on this campus.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 24, 2007

As a parent I feel this school has exceeded my expectations in provided a great educations for my sons.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 5, 2007

Irate this school as being concerned with each student and not overlooking anyone and having great academics!I would reccomend this school to anyone!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 20, 2006

This is a good school at the lower grade level. The junior high has some problems.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted October 26, 2005

Overall the teachers at Wellton are great. They seem to care about the students and do try there best with the limited resources they have. The academic programs are focused a lot around the aims test however and they do not offer a wide variety of other academics besdies the focus on testing for aims. There is a severe lack of music, art, or any extra curricular with the exception of sports.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 15, 2005

Wellton Elementary is a school where the children come first. Each child is encouraged to do their personal best without being labeled as the smart or dumb kids. The teachers are highly skilled and work hard to bring out the best in each child. The staff constantly strive to meet each child's needs and I will miss the parent/ teacher relationship I've had when my daughter goes to high school next year. Thank you Wellton for providing a quality education to my child for 7 years.
—Submitted by a parent


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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.

29 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
68%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

29 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
77%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 79% in 2009.

34 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
82%
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.

35 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
49%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
62%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

35 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
68%
Science

The state average for Science was 63% in 2012.

35 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
40%

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
44%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

42 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

Math

The state average for Math was 63% in 2012.

35 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
49%

2011

 
 
42%

2010

 
 
42%

2009

 
 
59%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

35 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
63%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 56% in 2012.

35 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
40%

2011

 
 
31%

2010

 
 
64%

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 61% in 2012.

30 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
33%

2010

 
 
43%

2009

 
 
30%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2012.

30 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
35%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 56% in 2012.

30 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
37%

2011

 
 
32%

2010

 
 
48%

2009

 
 
51%
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.

47 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
43%

2009

 
 
53%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2012.

47 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
49%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 52% in 2012.

46 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
35%

2011

 
 
40%

2010

 
 
40%

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.

41 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
30%

2010

 
 
42%

2009

 
 
50%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

41 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
39%

2010

 
 
54%

2009

 
 
55%
Science

The state average for Science was 68% in 2012.

41 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
46%

2011

 
 
48%

2010

 
 
43%

2009

 
 
37%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 86% in 2009.

37 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
78%
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".

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 66% 41%
White 30% 45%
Black 3% 6%
American Indian or Alaska Native N/A 6%
Asian N/A 3%
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 21%N/A14%
Source: AZ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Home languages of english learners

Language This school State average
Spanish 88% 81%
English 12% 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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29126 San Jose Avenue
Wellton, AZ 85356
Phone: (928) 785-3311

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