In my 14 years of teaching, I have never taught at a better school. The entire staff is awesome and the Principal is a true leader. He has earned the respect of students, parents and teachers.
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Posted by a teacher on 05/24/09
My Son is attending Barbara Bush and is a Boundary exception. We wanted to attend this amazing school! Principal Brian Corte is AMAZING , he knows every child by name! Very involved with the kids on a daily basis! The staff is wonderful, the cirriculum is TOP NOTCH, with Excellent Teachers! We are in
... Read more boundary for Red Mountain Ranch Elementary- but Barbara Bush Elementary school is FAR Superior in every way! Night and day difference! We look forward to 5 more wonderful years of education at Barbara Bush Elementary school! Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/30/09
My daughter has been attending this school for her kindergarten year. She loves her teachers and the teacher's aide. The teachers have been very professional, helpful, and responsive to any issues that arise. The principal is nice and involved with the children. The PTO has many activities planned throughout
... Read more the year (I'm not in the PTO), and gives opportunities for parents who are not in the PTO to volunteer and participate (Fall Festival was so much fun!). The only complaint I have is the front desk secretary who can be a little snooty. Everytime I speak with her, it's like I'm inconveniencing her. Otherwise, everyone else that I come into contact with greets me with a welcoming smile. My daughter loves it there, and she is definitely prepared for 1st grade! Two thumbs up. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/01/09
We've been at Bush for 3 years and love it! We are out-of-district and are willing to drive there daily as it's worth it compared to other elementary schools nearby. We find the teachers very caring and they keep us informed on all academic and activities that are occurring. We can send email questions
... Read more to the teachers and receive answers back the same day, sometimes within hours. We have access to all their reading, grade, and test reports quickly. My dealings with Mr. Corte, principal, have always been very fair and informative. He knows every kid in the school by name and greets all the parents when he sees them. He is a great disciplinarian who does not tolerate any bullying or teasing. The school has lost 200 kids in last few years causing teacher reassignments, budget cuts, and resource shortages, like many other districts, and they are doing great job! Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/01/09
My family has been at Bush for the last 9 years. My youngest is a 5th grader and the two oldest are off to Stapley and Mountain View. For 6 years, I could not have been happier with Bush! The teachers were loving, nurturing and always had my children's best interests at heart! I loved going to Bush
... Read more because it felt so much like a family - it was a pleasure to serve on the PTO board and in classrooms. However, since the current principal came 3 years ago, everything has changed. The teachers and staff are no longer as friendly as they once were. It feels cold and impersonal when you enter the school or classroom. And academically, there have been so many changes to which teacher is teaching which grade that I no longer have faith in the education that my son is receiving there. Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/18/08
The principal, Brian Corte is very accessible and invloved. He and the staff do not tolerate bullying or other negative behavior. My boys are in Kindergarten and first grade and they have had amazing teachers so far. I would recommend this school for it's academic excellence, the quality of educators,
... Read more and strong ethical leadership. My experience could not be more opposite of the March 30 comment. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/23/08
Uncaring principal & staff, unwilling to do what it takes to reach a child. Not recommened!! Issues are handled to meet the needs of the teachers not the child. Teachers do as they please, and talk to children in an unprofessional manner & principal chooses to side with teacher rather than investigate
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Posted by a parent on 03/30/08
Our second son is in his second year at Barbara Bush. Our older son was there for 6 years. Our experience has been really great! So great, in fact, that we aren't likely to move from this community untill our daughter has completed 6th grade. we will happily be here for another 8 years! :)
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Posted by a parent on 09/07/07
Academically this is a great school. Some teachers are very good, but the power and control of the admin is one-sided.
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Posted by a parent on 08/11/07
Barbara Bush has been voted an A plus school, which is the highest accomplishment a school can acquire. The staff, principal, and parent involvement is exceptional. I feel so lucky to have 4 children attend this school over the past 10 years. My youngest child will be attending 6th grade this coming
... Read more Fall of 2007. My oldest two boys who attended Barbara Bush are now 19 years old. I've never had a single complaint. All positive. My kids have graduated high school with many academic scholarships offers. I know it is because Barbara Bush gave them the head start that they needed. Read less
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Mesa schools — Barbara Bush Elementary School is located at 4925 E Ingram St, Mesa AZ 85205. 4925 E Ingram St is in the 85205 ZIP code in Mesa, AZ The school district for Barbara Bush Elementary School is the Mesa Unified School District 4. Barbara Bush Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK - 6.
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