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Posted by a parent on 05/14/09
My 14 year old son has been a student at thompson ranch just this year. I have experienced a extreme let down involving the staff up to and including the principal and assist. pricipal. The student body is out of control, and several of the teachers that we have delt with are not only unprofessional,
... Read more but also unaccountable for their inappropriate behavior. How do they expect to teach our children morals and ethics when they themselves possess none of these characteristics. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/01/09
The school does a poor job of informing parents of students grades as the year progress which tends to degrade a parent's ability to properly assist in the education process. Other schools allow parents to go online to view grades and/or progress. My children complain that some of the students do not
... Read more speak English in their class. 6th grade course work appears to be 1 - 2 grades behind because the kids cannot keep up. I will be pulling my kids at the end of the year. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/13/08
This is a school that has a wonderful staff that is very responsive to parents needs. My child's teacher goes out of her way to meet the needs of all of the students in the classroom. I am very happy with Thompson Ranch
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Posted by a parent on 12/09/07
That is sad! This school, I just cant find the words. The principal has a paddle on his window. I know he doesnt use it, weel, hopefully not. I don't like seeing it though. I had those used on me before. I think it is arrogant keeping those up there. That however is the mentality that doesnt want
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Posted by a other on 11/16/07
I have three kids in this school covering the gamut from special needs to gifted. I also have a several family members in education in other states. I've been extremely pleased with the education my children have received at TR.
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Posted by a parent on 08/27/07
My grandson moved from California last November. He attended a Montessori school in kindergarten and first grade. He was reading 'chapter' books and writing a review each day, 'borrowing' and multiplication, and had to research and present two major projects. Since attending Thompson Ranch, he has
... Read more done very little challenging or difficult work. Homework is done with little thought (he says 'I already know that'). My concern is the low AIMS scores for Thompson Ranch. Based on the materials he brings homes, they seem to be working below grade level. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/27/07
From the resource teachers to the speech/language pathologist and the OT/PT, all are heads and shoulders above others we've dealt with in the same district.
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Posted by a parent on 08/27/07
My eldest has been at TR since it first opened. While that initial year was a bit difficult because they were still working the kinks out, things have improved dramatically. The principal is phenomenal. Mr. Ruiz is amazing and very responsive to parent concerns. All of my dealings with him and
... Read more other administrators have been phenomenally positive. The teachers are also extremely good. The educators that my kids have been lucky enough to have are all very responsive to their needs and professional. Both of my daughters are quick and the school doesn't hesitate to test for their talented and gifted programs. They just barely miss the cut off, but their teachers still customize their curriculum to meet the girls' needs. It's amazing and wonderful! Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/24/07
Although the professional staff has strong leadership, they have their work cut out for them. The test scores have been below average but part could be because they have had their boundaries changed every year since the school has been open! The other major issue is that the parent support is less than
... Read more acceptable. How do you expect your children to succeed when you can't even get the parents to come to a meeting or be involved in their child's classroom? We as a community need to get involved and support the people that are molding the minds of our children. Please get involved and help support the teachers, counselors, administrative staff, etc who work tirelessly to make a difference in the lives of our children. Read less
School Profile for Thompson Ranch Elementary School
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Student enrollment:
828
Students per teacher:
14
Full-time teachers:
58
Number of classrooms:
40
Arts
Art
Computer Science
Computer Science
Special Education
Gifted Students
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Advanced Placement
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Before/After School
"Extended day" programs where the school day is extended before and after school to accommodate working parents. These programs should not be confused with common after school clubs or athletic activities.
Gifted and Talented
A school system may identify 10% to 15% or more of its student population as gifted and talented. A brief description of each area of giftedness or talent as defined by the Office of Gifted and Talented:
general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
Vocational and/or technical courses offered within a comprehensive school, usually a senior high school.
Special Education Classes
A school or program within a school that provides services and training to students with moderate to severe mental and/or physical disabilities.
Adult Education Classes
Programs offering GED or equivalent courses for adults within regular schools, whether classes are held during evening or daytime schedules.
English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
Homes for sale near Thompson Ranch Elementary School
El Mirage schools — Thompson Ranch Elementary School is located at 11800 W Thompson Rnch Rd, El Mirage AZ 85335. 11800 W Thompson Rnch Rd is in the 85335 ZIP code in El Mirage, AZ The school district for Thompson Ranch Elementary School is the Dysart Unified School District 89. Thompson Ranch Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 8.
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