My so went there and they had the best teachers I had ever seen!! My son was even skipped up a grade!!
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Posted by a parent on 09/17/09
It has been a great opportunity for my children to attend the school. The teachers in past have been great with one of my child. They have been understanding with him. I would to thank all of the teachers that helped me with my child.
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Posted by a parent on 08/12/09
I have had the pleasure of meeting a new teacher to Desert Mesa, Mr. Cade and he is incredible. He demands excellence from his students regardless of their abilities and that is something we don't find much anymore. Way to go Desert Mesa we need more teachers like this.
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Posted by a parent on 04/07/09
Desert Mesa is blessed with a staff that truly cares about our children. I think that as parents and a community we need to help out our teachers by volunteering more in the class and being active with assisting them. The class sizes are beyond the teachers control and there are close to 30 kindergartners
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Posted by a parent on 11/19/07
I don't see how we can rate a school so highly that has no science books! My fifth grader is new to this school, is bored because she gets no science or social studies. Unacceptable, speak out parents!
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Posted by a parent on 11/18/07
Hi my name is Kimberly Elizalde and i love your school! I've been there since kindergarden.
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Posted by a student on 09/15/07
Coming from another state, I have found Desert Mesa to be lagging behind other states in terms of standards of excellence. If your child speaks Spanish he/she will receive any assistance required. If he/she speaks English, good luch getting accelerated or remedial help with anything.
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Posted by a parent on 09/13/06
My children have attended this school since this school first opened. I have nothing but high regard for the teachers and the leadership at this school. Prior to this year I was a volunteer at Desert Mesa on a fairly regular basis and I was treated with the utmost respect by the entire staff. As for
... Read more the office personnel they have my kudos for the way they handle all situations from the most respectful parents to the down right rude ones. The school resource officer is a constant and welcome presence at the school. I would highly recommend this school to any and every parent who is concerned about their child receiving a quality education. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/05/06
Great extracurricular activites! My daughter joined in Garden Club this year. She is always excited to go to school and learn.
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Posted by a parent on 05/06/06
Parents are very involved in this school. However, the principle lets the teachers run things and there are a lot of different confusing standards. One teacher even makes her class wear uniforms while no other class does. Because of this lack of leadership at the top, the school is often confused. The
... Read more front office staff is also very rude. However, because of the quality of the students and parents as compared to the rest of Yuma, this is still a good school. Read less
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Yuma schools — Desert Mesa Elementary School is located at 2350 S Ave 7 1/2 E, Yuma AZ 85365. 2350 S Ave 7 1/2 E is in the 85365 ZIP code in Yuma, AZ The school district for Desert Mesa Elementary School is the Yuma Elementary School District 1. Desert Mesa Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK - 5.
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