My son's have been attending Dysart Elementary for the past 6 years and both have had some very wonderful teachers. The school itself has bettered itself every year. What I dislike is the general schools attitude about the students, meaning the staff demostates they do not expect these students to
... Read more wish to attend college and does not push this type of academic achievment, yet feel these students will only have a trade. This is mostly because of the majority of the population coming from hispanic decent or lower income status. This is not a hinderance for out kids to push for a higher education. Now for the Dysart School Board; they are inept and should all be removed. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/26/07
It has low test scores. no achivements. horrible food, low student selfesteam and horrible students. i know personally because i am a student and i feel my peers are going to be unsuccesful.ive had trouble with that since the start.some peers are going to be very successful in life and others won't.
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Posted by a student on 06/08/07
I think that Dysart is a pretty good school. My only concern is that Dysart Elementary does NOT have an adequate program for gifted children..I am not sure what to do with my child in that aspect. Other than that, friendly staff, friendly teachers!
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This is such a wonderful school. My child is very happy here.
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Posted by a parent on 03/06/06
Dysart Elmentary to me is a good school. I have had no problems with communicating with the school or the teachers when I have needed too. The teachers do seem to care about the kids and teach their classes well. All subjects are taught and they offer some extracurricular activities although not as
... Read more much as I have seen from other schools my children have attended. I would not rate this school as excelent but is not nearly as bad as some other schools I have seen out there. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/14/05
The teachers just give away A's. My son and daughter have had Straight A's since 3rd grade, however when we moved to another school district we found out how far behind they really were. I was shocked. They need to either teach more or at grade level.
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Posted by a parent on 08/10/05
i have had a good experience with dysart elementary during the time my daughter attended for 2 years (K-1). i communicated with her teacher on a weekly basis and she always responded therefore, i give this school a good rating.
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Posted by a parent on 06/27/05
Great school. Works hard to get every kid a good chance to grow.
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Posted by a parent on 11/19/04
Basicly I have found the principal to be the biggest pass the buck get nothing done person I have encountered. It is so extreme they could almost make a movie. I wish I knew how to remove a principal.
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El Mirage schools — Dysart Elementary School is located at 12950 W Varney Rd, El Mirage AZ 85335. 12950 W Varney Rd is in the 85335 ZIP code in El Mirage, AZ The school district for Dysart Elementary School is the Dysart Unified School District 89. Dysart Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 8.
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