I am so happy with my child at Mesquite! My oldest just finished 3rd grade. Ms. Irby is the best teacher I have seen! She builds their self esteem while teaching in a caring productive environment. My daughter cried when the year was over and wanted to stay back to be in her class again. My youngest
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Coming from an excelling district and school in Ohio, this district pales in comparison, but I believe it's the best offered in this area. My son strived to be 'average' in OH, but here is all A's and one B. He had required an IEP before, but here, was transitioned out because it was not needed, which
... Read more I believe is related to the easier curriculum-the challenge is missing. I'm pleased my son is doing well and no longer requires add'l help, but I wonder at what cost. Will he be prepared for the next school? We are military and move frequently, so I am very aware of the potential for difficulties later on. It's not as much about this district or school, but the school system in general in AZ. Overall, the teachers are great and very caring. They encourage parental involvement and are prompt to return messages and address concerns. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/21/09
My son attended the preschool here. The staff is amazing. The amounts of knowledge that he learned while attending was exceptional.
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Posted by a parent on 05/01/06
Good academics. Developing extracurricular programs. Great parental involvement.
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Posted by a parent on 12/22/05
My kindergardner and third grader go to this school and I have absolutely loved it. There is a lot of homework given. There is a lot of parent involvement. I am very pleased with the results my children get from this school. I just wish they had uniforms next.
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Posted by a parent on 11/22/05
Great School! Excellent staff & teachers. My child does real well at this school and my child has an I.E.P. This school follows all its resposibilities and takes learning seriously!
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Posted by a parent on 09/19/05
Mesquite elem. offers families a wonderful educational experience. There is terrific activities throughout the year. 'Bell to bell' learning is encouraged. We have a 'special needs' son and this school is great about providing him with services. We also love the year-round schedule!
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Posted by a parent on 08/13/05
I have had 2 children attend this school for two years. I have been extremely pleased with the staff, leadership, and programs. One daughter started here in the preschool program for special needs children. It was a wonderful experience. For kindergarten she had progressed so much that she was discharged
... Read more from the special needs program. The only thing I would like to see improved is the program for accelerated students. They do have a program, but it is only for a very select few students. My son didn't quite make it into the program. But, he could have benefited from a few extras in another way. This has been an incredible school, and now that we are moving out of state I am having a very hard time finding a school that can even come close to the quality of this one. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/05/05
For 5 years our child has attended Mesquite he has rec'd total encouragement in all aspects of his learning. He has rec'd outstanding guidance and understanding from all of his teachers, and he has continuously been encouraged to recognize the importance of education, self-discipline, hard work and
... Read more excellence. In the Stanford test he has scored in the top 2 percent nationally in 3 areas and in the top 5 percent in the remainder of the areas he was tested. He is in the 4th grade and has been assessed at reading at the 5.9 grade level. What more can you say? Read less
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Tucson schools — Mesquite Elementary School is located at 9455 E Rita Rd, Tucson AZ 85747. 9455 E Rita Rd is in the Rita Ranch neighborhood and 85747 ZIP code in Tucson, AZ The school district for Mesquite Elementary School is the Vail School District 20. Mesquite Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 6.
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