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500 E Houston Ave

Gilbert, AZ 85234

(480) 497-9790

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Grades: K - 6

School Type: Public

Student Enrollment: 601

Students Per Teacher: 10

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12 Parent Reviews for Houston Elementary School

I love all of the teachers and the principal at this school. They really care about the students and it shows. You have a good feeling when walking down the halls and see all of the smiling office staff. I would highly recommend it!

Posted by a parent on 12/01/07

I love this school alot. I did like it a lot more when Mr. McCord was the principal. My son has been bullied on many occasions, that is my biggest pet peeve about this school. I wish they could do more about that. academic wise, the teachers are out of this world fantastic. Genuine care and love for ...  Read more

Posted by a parent on 11/07/07

My children are new to Houston Elementary and I could not be more pleased with the level of education that they have received. One of the 3rd grade teachers even identified a reading problem that my daughter had and within a month the problem was taken care of. The principal is very easy to talk to ...  Read more

Posted by a parent on 06/25/07

The Kindergarten-Prep program at Houston is fabulous and the teacher is unbelievable!! She sets the bar so high for other teachers! She provides such a nurturing, fun atmosphere and the kids learn without even knowing it! The principle is a little dry, not too friendly, but the overall feeling of the ...  Read more

Posted by a parent on 06/09/07

The academics are fine, but the parent-teacher relations are severely lacking.

Posted by a parent on 03/19/07

My daughter started in the Kinder Prep class. The teacher was wonderful and my daughter loved it. Now she has a terrific 1st grade teacher. She is in the Advanced Reader program and is proud of herself (not to mention how proud we are of her). My contact with the teachers and principal have been ...  Read more

Posted by a parent on 03/14/07

My daughters first grade teacher did a wonderful job teaching her to be confident with her reading. I enjoyed the waterford computer program that was tested at Houston in 1st grade. I would recommend this school for a first grader hands down.

Posted by a parent on 05/30/06

My daughter attends the Kindergarten Prep class. She has learned quite a bit and I believe she has a great foundation academically for Kindergarten. One area that could be improved upon is more discipline and reinforcement in self-control. I've observed the kids being unruly in terms of talking over ...  Read more

Posted by a parent on 04/02/05

This school has the feel of a very small community. My kids classes were small and so they received more attention than they would have at a larger school.

Posted by a parent on 03/03/05

Houston is a great school, teachers really care about the kids. The PTSO is awesome and the principal is a nice guy.

Posted by a parent on 05/12/04

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Test Year: 2007
Houston Elementary School
Gilbert Unified School District 41
Arizona
* In 2006-2007 Arizona's Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) was used to test students in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 8 and 10. AIMS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students have mastered Arizona's learning standards. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed state standards on the test.
 

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Gilbert schools — Houston Elementary School is located at 500 E Houston Ave, Gilbert AZ 85234. 500 E Houston Ave is in the 85234 ZIP code in Gilbert, AZ The school district for Houston Elementary School is the Gilbert Unified School District 41. Houston Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 6.
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