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C W McGraw Elementary School

Public | PK-6 | 453 students
 

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Posted August 13, 2009
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My children attend McGraw elementry and I could not be happier with their progress. They are learning in a wholesome, caring, & encouraging school, and I thank them for that.
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Posted November 18, 2003
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My children attended C.W. McGraw Elementary School during their primary years. The dedicated, knowledgeable teachers provided them with the foundation necessary to succeed at an honors high school. The welcoming atmosphere, students' sense of purpose, school-wide communication and collaboration among parents, students, teachers, and principal create an environment for educational success.
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Posted November 6, 2003
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With so many students being in the low performing category, students who are at or above grade level are not being challenged enough or ignored. Supervision is not adequate on the playground, during lunch or when students are completing makeup work in the classroom. My son has been the victim of several incidences with boys who tease and bully him daily. The principal and teachers do not take bullying as a serious issue, thus putting students in a greater risk category.
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Posted October 15, 2002
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The teachers at McGraw are very dedicated to helping the children reach their full potential.

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Teachers at McGraw do the best they can with the little resources made available to them. It's hard to ask anymore of them. The School District must provide more materials, and less students per class for teachers to really excel.

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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.

73 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
73%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

73 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
64%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 79% in 2009.

68 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
70%
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.

71 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
74%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

71 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
71%
Science

The state average for Science was 63% in 2012.

71 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
44%

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
51%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

68 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 63% in 2012.

61 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
67%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

61 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
71%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 56% in 2012.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
37%

2011

 
 
31%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
55%
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.

57 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
51%

2009

 
 
57%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2012.

57 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
50%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 56% in 2012.

56 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
18%

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
59%

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

  • 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".

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 69% 42%
White 24% 42%
Black 4% 5%
American Indian/Alaska Native 3% 6%
Asian 1% 3%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Two or more races 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 185%N/A46%
English language learners 219%N/A14%
Source: 1 NCES, 2010-2011
Source: 2 AZ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Home languages of english learners

Language This school State average
Spanish 98% 81%
Other Indian 1% 0%
Other Non-Indian 1% 1%
Source: AZ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per certified teacher 18N/AN/A
Source: AZ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

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School Leader's name
  • Calan Clayton
Fax number
  • (928) 782-6756

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  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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