Great school. We have been here a year and a half and have been very happy with the teachers and the learning environment.
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Posted by a parent on 04/07/09
Great school. We have had 4 children at the school and have been impressed by most of the teachers. The only negative is the pincipal, but she is moving to the new school in the Higley district.
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Posted by a parent on 12/19/08
I am in love with this school! The teachers are not weak in discipline, yet they make every lesson fun. ALP is a great program, with language being creative and math being actual fun (and the FISH philosohpy is a great educational tool). My teachers I have been most pleased with include Ms Stevenson,
... Read more Mrs. Green, and Mrs. Motroni, however all of the teachers are outstanding. The principal... I cannot understand WHY people here are so openly disapproving of her. She is kind and loving, and hears every student out. She has helped me on many occasions, and we have been pleased on every count. The school focuses more on curriculum than spirit, but incorperates spirit and a sense of family into every lesson. Ashland Ranch is a wonderful school and I suggest enrolling there to any Gilbert parent. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/29/08
I think the worst thing about Ashland Ranch is the traffic. Since this is an issue that has nothing to do with the principal, I have nothing negative to say. School District, HOA and City need to get some guidelines in place so that our kids are safer. Residents need to lighten up. You know where
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Posted by a parent on 10/11/08
Great school in spite of the principal, not because of her. We have had our three kids at this school and have been generally pleased with the results. Some really good quality teachers. The principal is a disaster. She does not respond to parental concerns and ignores persistent and obvious problems.
... Read more She refuses to deal with traffic problems, disorganization on first day of school, or discipline issues. How has she kept her job? Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/27/08
The curriculum at this school is continually being downgraded and my kids are bored senseless. The principal is increasingly uncommunicative. It has become a cheerleading school - where spirit is more important than academics. Teachers are good, but they are constrained by a micro-managing, fiscally
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Posted by a parent on 09/26/08
My son loves Ashland Ranch Elementary he has many friends and I know he will love his new teacher. As for me and many other parents of children at Ashland we are not looking forward to another year with the principal, Ybarra!
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Posted by a parent on 07/25/08
There are many good teachers at this school, particularly in the upper grades however the curriculum is in need of some changes, especially in the area of math. I think the younger grades need an increased emphasis on the math basics with more repetition of concepts through DAILY HOMEWORK. Yes, many
... Read more parents will complain about this but the students deserve to be challenged and become competent with basic facts at an earlier age. The attitudes of the parents at this school with regard to taking responsibilibty for their child's actions/homework/grades are amazingly poor. This could be a really good school but unfortunately there are too many negative, uninvolved parents to support this being a better educational environment. Math homework needs to relate to and be a review of what is being taught daily and a tougher approach with parents through stronger leadership is needed. Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/16/07
My kids have been going to Ashland for awhile now and I just have to say I love all the teachers at this school. My son had Mrs. Martin and she teamed up with Miss Gore last year and it was the best thing for my son. First not only did it prepare him for going into 6th grade where they switch teachers,
... Read more but it gave the teachers a chance to show their expertise on their favorite subject. My son loved the way Miss Gore taught social studies and Mrs. Martin challenged my son in math. He did really well on his Aims scores in math which incidently rose from 4th grades Aims. She pushed him and gave him the confidence he needed. This year has been great as well. He has 3 teachers and they are all great. Very friendly and personable. I like the staff as well. Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/15/07
I have mixed feelings about Ashland Ranch. On the one hand, they have fantastic teachers and involved parents. On the other, they have an principal whose leadership and financial skills are sorely lacking.
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Gilbert schools — Ashland Ranch Elementary School is located at 1945 S Ashland Ranch Rd, Gilbert AZ 85296. 1945 S Ashland Ranch Rd is in the Ashland Ranch neighborhood and 85296 ZIP code in Gilbert, AZ The school district for Ashland Ranch Elementary School is the Gilbert Unified School District 41. Ashland Ranch Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK - 6.
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