Rio Vista is a great has a great learning enviorment. My Grandson loves going their. The classes are smaller and the teachers are outstanding! It really has small town kinda of feel . You know not like some of these large schools were things feel and look out of control. Excellence in motion that's
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Posted by a other on 04/06/09
My daughter began Rio Vista since 2nd grade and is now in 7th grade and she loves it there. The teachers are supportative and helpful. Rio Vista's 7th grade staff is probably the best group of teachers I've met. But Ms.Post, Mr. Dostal ....... are committed,involved and encouraging. PTO is very disappointing
... Read more I have signed up 2 yrs in row and have never been called and my offers of involvement have gone unanswered. The after-school programs are non-existent except for drama. Music is gone from average to embarassing. My daughter has been complaining for 3 years that the teacher does not discipline enough or practice and show them hands on enough. I guess that is all they can offer. Overall I am satisfied with Rio Vista, since the learning part is extremely good. Mom Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/28/09
This school is really working hard to continue to give each child a good education and a safe environment for them to learn. I have had my daughter in this school for 3 years now and it has been a positive experience and the teachers have all amazing!
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Posted by a parent on 01/26/09
My two boys began Rio Vista mid-year of 4 & 7th grade and the transition went beautifully. The teachers were supportative and helpful. Rio Vista's 7th grade staff is probably the best group of teachers either of my sons have had. But Ms.Post, Mr. Dostal and Ms.Weber are committed,involved and encouraging.
... Read more PTO is very disappointing I have signed up 2 yrs in row and have never been called and my offers of involvement have gone unanswered. And the after-school programs are non-existent. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/18/07
My daughters attended Rio Vista for 2 years and then my husband and I moved to the Union District. Their father moved back to the Rio Vista District just so they could return to school there. We've had a great experience at Rio Vista. The teachers all seem to care and work hard. The pricipals respond
... Read more to my calls or emails immediately. I don't like that there are no after school sports for the junior high students though. Overall, Rio Vista is a 10 in my book. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/14/07
My son has attended Rio Vista for approximately 3 years now, I have no complaints. The staff is awesome and very concerned for the well being of our children. There is constant communication between students, teachers and parents.
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Posted by a parent on 05/12/07
My children have attended Rio Vista for 2 years, now and we have very few complaints. One point of concern, though, when a teacher is absent, often times the class is split up and divided among other teachers' classes and during this time, there is little or no instruction. Other than that, good job
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Posted by a parent on 05/03/07
I have not been pleased at all with Rio Vista. My daughter was just barely transitioned out of resource math at her previous school and we were informed that she'd just be placed in a regular math class. There has been no individual help and teachers have been disrespectful and unattentive to her. She
... Read more received a grade of F on her report card for two quarters and not once did the teacher contact me or show the slightest concern. My daughter has just been miserable at the school and hates to go. I get the feeling that parental involvement is perceived as a nuisance by the teachers and is not welcomed. We are moving just to get my daughter out of this school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/28/07
Great school, interested and caring staff. Good extra programs, including the only strings program in the district! Good administration, they have always been attentive to my needs.
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Posted by a parent on 04/25/06
Rio Vista is a wonderful school. We love the teachers and the two principals! Lots of attention to my child's needs.
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Avondale schools — Rio Vista Elementary School is located at 10237 W Encanto Blvd, Avondale AZ 85323. 10237 W Encanto Blvd is in the 85323 ZIP code in Avondale, AZ The school district for Rio Vista Elementary School is the Pendergast Elementary School District 92. Rio Vista Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 8.
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