My two boys go to Porter. I love their teachers, but the students are a hard group to deal with, and I dont see any of the staff doing much about bullies. On the other hand, I have always had good communication with the staff about homework..schoolwork..etc. The 4th grade curriculum this year is different.
... Read more It used to be studying about Arizona, and this year it is about studying Mexico, which is fine, but I think the students would get more out of it by learning about the state they live in. Another thing, is the combined classes. i think Porter needs more teachers, so they dont have to combine grade levels together in one class. I think it takes away from the students learning time because the teacher has to spend half the time addressing the students that are in a different grade as the others. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/14/08
Our two oldest enjoyed their time here at Porter. The teachers were very interested in them as individuals and it was the first time I had my child invite their teacher to birthday parties, baptisms, etc. Always felt welcome as a parent and enjoyed helping out by reading stories or setting up for an
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Posted by a parent on 10/10/08
I think Porter is an outstanding school. I have two sons who have attended Porter from kindergarten through 6th grade. The both have done very well academically. The teachers really care about the students. The school focuses on the 'whole child', not just academics. The principal, Tony LaMantia
... Read more does an outstanding job. He really cares about the kids. The band and orchestra instructors are excellent as are all of the teachers. I highly recommend Porter and am very thankful my children were able to go there. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/29/06
Porter is an excellent school from the office staff to the teachers to the principal. I had 3 kids in this school and my oldest received the extra help she needed w/o being made to feel bad or embarrassed. Mrs. Grove is the best! As is Mrs. Slocum. Mr. Lamantia is a great principal! Porter is the best!
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Posted by a parent on 10/23/06
This school has some of the best staff I have experienced in Mesa School District. The teachers care and so does the administrators there. I would give this school a rating of 5 out of 5!
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Posted by a parent on 11/20/05
Porter School has an excellent staff. The schools strives to provide a quality education to all students. Students are enabled to learn to the best of their ability. A sense of community and a repect for the diversity of others is emphasized at this school. I have been extremely satisfied with my
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Posted by a parent on 07/23/05
My daughter attended Porter from 1st grade through 3rd grade and really loves the school. The principal is very friendly and is not afraid to roll up his sleeves to get involved with the kids and their activities. Parent involvement is strong. Anything from selling popcorn on Fridays to fields trips,
... Read more special school events or helping in the classroom. Teachers are friends and encouraging they seem to have a great attitude towards teaching and their students. Academically I feel Porter is right along with the other schools. My daughter needed some extra help with reading and was able to get that extra help in school. Her teacher never made her feel anyless smarter for needing the help. Overall Porter is a great elementry school with a wide range of ethnic backgrounds and academic levels in their students. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/21/05
The teachers send home letters with typos, but they are responsive to behavioral issues. There should be more after school and family activities.
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Posted by a parent on 04/21/05
I think this school needs more parent/community involved activities.
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Posted by a parent on 04/21/05
My children attended Porter Elementary from school year 1994-1995 thru 2003-2004. Over the years the school went through several changes, but the last 4 years with Tony LaMantia as Principal, the school has flourished and grown. Under Mr. LaMantia's leadership, the staff and students are provided an
... Read more excellent environment for learning and social interaction. Keep up the good work, Porter! Read less
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Mesa schools — Porter Elementary School is located at 1350 S Lindsay Rd, Mesa AZ 85204. 1350 S Lindsay Rd is in the 85204 ZIP code in Mesa, AZ The school district for Porter Elementary School is the Mesa Unified School District 4. Porter Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 6.
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