Marley Park is a great school. We are from the Dupage County area of Chicago and would put this school on par with any school there. Our 2nd and 4th grade kids have been challenged and the teachers push each kid at the appropriate level. This is the place to be and the surrounding neighborhood and
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Posted by a parent on 07/14/09
Coming from CA and thinking our schools were suffering,I have to say I was shocked to find Marley Park to be a great disappointment. Parents of younger children k-5, seem to be satisfied with the teachers, however the middle school grades 6-8, especially 6th are less than desirable. The teachers are
... Read more overwhelmed, thus putting less time & energy into our kids. Where is the love for teaching? Furthermore, the lack of support from the principal & vice-principal has been apparent from the beginning of the school year. They are missing the big picture. In order to groom our children, they need to create a good, positive environment . The kids aren't allowed to be and act like the 6th,7th, and 8th graders they are. This is a shame. This school used to be excelling, but now performing plus. Wonder why? Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/21/09
The best school my kids have attended,by far. I have 5 students from K-8th.
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Posted by a parent on 04/02/09
Very high student to teacher ratio. I did not like it being K-8. All kids go in the same entrance at the same time. Little kids are scared walking in the middle of all the older students. We pulled our son out to homeschool, although we would prefer for him to be in school. I am a teacher and have always
... Read more supported public schools, but moving from the midwest, I was shocked with the number of students in the class, the lack of developmental activities, and the burden upon the school to deal with the growth while trying to cooperate with the district. It seems to me that the principals should have more independence in making decisions for schools, but the district keeps a tight reign. This is not good. This is one of the best schools here, but we were very disappointed. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/06/07
marley park is a great school. the teachers and staff are very dedicated to the students. the one thing that marley park lacks as many other schools in az do is special classes for the student who just needs alittle extra help. there have been teachers who sacrafice their time here and there to help
... Read more out but there is not a program that is consistant to tutor kids who need help outside the classroom. having this at marley park would be so wonderful! Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/28/07
Marley Park is the best Elementary school in the Surprise area. This area is just developing and teachers want to teach at Marley. The female principal keeps good tight discipline and better than average learning quotas for AZ standards. Parent involvement is high at this Elementary in the area only
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Posted by a parent on 05/29/07
Great School! They always keep parents informed. The academics are fantastic. The staff is friendly and pleasant.
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Posted by a parent on 01/24/07
The result is teachers working their tails off with limited support (books, aides, principal & district support.) Magnet School for the district. Very nice campus. Strong PTA. K-8 school (I do not like this but it is a trend in AZ). Strong Third Grade, Sixth Grade, and Kinder Teachers New Principal
... Read more next year - she is good, I know her! Teachers need more support (aides are no where to be found and pull-out reading and tutoring programs are non-exsistant) Students coming into this school have a variety of backgrounds, many working parents, and some behavioral issues. Teachers and PTA are working hard to build a community of character - lots of work to be done. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/15/06
This school needs some work when it comes to discipline. Otherwise, it is a good school.
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Surprise schools — Marley Park Elementary School is located at 15042 W Sweetwater Rd, Surprise AZ 85379. 15042 W Sweetwater Rd is in the 85379 ZIP code in Surprise, AZ The school district for Marley Park Elementary School is the Dysart Unified School District 89. Marley Park Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 8.
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