Benchmark has been amazing for our family! Not only is it academcially excellent, but it is the most awesome community of families who truly care about each other. The teachers are fantastic and are creative, fun and personable with each student. The school strives to be a place kids feel safe and
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Posted by a parent on 05/27/09
We have been at Benchmark school for six years. At the end of each year, I reflect on how much our children have grown both academically and socially. The teachers are responsive , involved, and approachable. The curriculum is hands-on, fun, and fosters a love of learning in our children. Not only
... Read more do they receive wonderful classroom experiences, but they feel part of a larger community. The parents, teachers, and administration collaborate to create wonderful events that bring the families together. We are very happy with our childrens' experiences at this school . Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/21/09
My children attended Benchmark for two years. We were happy with the first year, but into the second year and third year, we began to have serious concerns. Problems with teacher turnover and communication with teachers and school staff was poor. The administration is very defensive, combative, and does
... Read more not deal well with simple problems. This school suffers from poor administration, low cademic standards, and too concern about their image and less about the children they teach. Every morning it was very hard to get our children to school because they are not happy at the school and does not enjoy their teacher's company - which is very sad. Teachers are to inspire not discourage children from school/education. Its a shame because our children are our next future. We are now in a much better school (public) and my children love it! Thank goodness. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/24/09
I looked long and hard for a school that would complement my daughter's personality - creative, curious, loves learning. Rancho Solano - no way. Excessively rigorous. PV Schools - good, but... too much teacher/principal turnover. I stumbled on Benchmark quite by accident, and WHAT a happy accident!
... Read more I can't say enough about this school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/30/08
The nice thing about schools is people have a choice where they take their children. Our choice has been Benchmark Elementary since our children were in Kindergarten. Now they are in 4th and 6th grade, and are testing two years ahead of the National average. I have watched their progress very closely
... Read more over the years and am so thankful that my wife and I chose this school. The schools' Principals and Teachers care greatly for the children of this school and work tirelessly to give them the best education and learning environment possible. We are so thankful to them for 7 years of nothing but excellence! Thank you Benchmark!! Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/22/08
My son alsolutely loves this school! He has wonderful relationships with the teachers and I can tell they really care about him as a person. I was most impressed by the administration caring about each child who walks in the door. They take the time to get to know each child and I truly believe they
... Read more want what is best for the children at their school. The teachers and adminsitrators have been nothing but kind, supportive and helpful. My son and I couldn't be happier. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/06/08
Again, I rate this school highly based on my children's positive classroom experiences. The administration continues to be aloof, unapproachable, condescending, judgemental, unprofessional, and poor role models for the children, parents, and teachers. Only one of the directors truly has a say in how
... Read more the school is run, when the other is more capable. One of the directors treatment of parents and staff is truly unacceptable and always has and will be. Somehow, my children continue to receive an excellent education each year. It must be accredited to the supreme parent involvement and the wonderful teachers who hang in there as long as they can. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/06/08
Benchmark staff and students are wonderful and we love coming to school everyday! The environment is highly academic and very concerned about all around. It seems that even the children watch out for each other. This is our third year coming here and we can easily say that we will be staying here for
... Read more the duration. My kids are learning so very much about life and the people and places around them. It amazes me how much they do with the children for being a charter. Way to go Benchmark! Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/01/08
This is our 3rd year at Benchmark. Each year my husband and I are truly amazed by the outstanding educational experiences our children accrue. I couldn't have asked for a better school. The teachers are amazing, parent involvement impressive, and the administration wonderful. Our children have excelled
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Posted by a parent on 04/07/08
Words do not do justice on how wonderful this school is. We absolutely love it. The parental involvement is amazing. Everyone, the staff, teachers, parents, etc really care, and it shows. My son is in kindergarten and has learned so much. He reads at a 2nd grade level. They make learning fun with
... Read more lots of hands on activities. We love this school so much, we only wish it went beyond 6th grade. Read less
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Phoenix schools — Benchmark School is located at 4120 E Acoma Dr, Phoenix AZ 85032. 4120 E Acoma Dr is in the Paradise Valley neighborhood and 85032 ZIP code in Phoenix, AZ The school district for Benchmark School is the Arizona State Charter School Board. Benchmark School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK - 6.
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