I'm not sure why so many parents are complaining about this school. I guess that the unhappy ones are the first to point the finger. I've seen other parents yelling at teachers and staff in front of the kids, and trying to find blame in the staff for their child's behavior. As a parent, watching these
... Read more other parents not making their children be responsible for themselves is what makes these kids even worse! Overall, this school has an awesome front office staff, principal, and the most devoted teachers I've seen. Yes, they don't have a lot of funding (like the rest of the state), but they buy things out of their own pockets, and encourage donations. We are all here to make sure the kids succeed: parents and teachers need to start working together instead of playing the 'blame game!' Great school! Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/06/09
I am very happy with this school. The staff/teachers/adminstration are a wonderful group of people. They all take the time to help the students with anything that they need. The teachers make themselves available if you have any concerns and the principal and asst. principal are also there if you
... Read more have any other concerns. There needs to be more parent involvement in the school to help enrich the learning process. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/22/09
I am throughly disappointed in this school. There are obviously money issues and I feel sorry for the staff/teachers/administrators that are trying to work under the current conditions as it seems it is an impossible obsticle to overcome. But who wants to see their child's education suffer because of
... Read more that? Basically, there are some good caring teachers, but the school is ridiculously overcrowded and underfunded. I have had issues with a teacher ignoring my requests for a meeting and/or a phone conversation on my son's progress for over 2 weeks. Not until the vice-principal was contacted did this teacher have the courtesy to call. She said she was too busy to even use the bathroom during school days, much less to call. When I volunteered to help in the class, she declined, citing 'confidentiality issues'. This school seems to be a sad, scary drop-off/daycare for forgotten kids. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/10/08
My child has gone to this school for 2 years now. She is currently in 2nd grade. If not for her teacher this year she would have been pulled long ago. The teachers at this school try to do what they can with the limited amount of resources they have.
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Posted by a parent on 01/19/08
First year my son attended, he had 4 different teachers. He had 4 bullies at one point. Moving here from CA, I thought it'd be different but schools seem to be worse. They seriously need more structure and discipline for these kids and their parents which ultimately is where the violence derives from.
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Posted by a parent on 11/02/07
I have a 3rd grader and came from a highly performing school near carefree. I was so nervous because of how poorly this districts schools are rated. However I have been very impressed so far.with the exception ofthe meal plans, they are very limited in what they serve. I will be sending her own lunch.
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Posted by a parent on 09/12/07
Pulled my child from this school. Transportation issues, it's a blame game. Teaching is less than average! I was shocked at what my 4th grader brought home. I feel sorry for those children still there. The teacher, amazing! Sweet and caring, will miss her drive and determination, the school however needs
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Posted by a parent on 09/04/07
The kindergarten of excellence program is awesome! My child has flourished at this school, the teachers have been informative, warm and inviting in my experience.
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Posted by a parent on 07/18/07
Hurley Ranch is an awesome school, as a parent I have seen my child learn tremendously and have seen him become a more motivated reader and am thankful for the great staff on board.
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Posted by a parent on 04/25/07
The school definately shows how much they care for their students and their families.
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Tolleson schools — Hurley Ranch Elementary School is located at 8950 W Illini, Tolleson AZ 85353. 8950 W Illini is in the 85353 ZIP code in Tolleson, AZ The school district for Hurley Ranch Elementary School is the Union Elementary School District 62. Hurley Ranch Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 6.
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