There is always such a positive atmosphere and the teachers are all dedicated to their profession
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Posted by a parent on 09/17/09
I am a parent of a 4th grader and am very pleased with Allen Creek. We moved from Westchester and are far more happy with the Pittsford schools. The new principle is excellent and very involved. He is always at school activities and my son tells me that he is even involved at recess. He has helped
... Read more improve teacher communication and is a huge asset. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/27/09
I am in my fifth year at ACand it is by fair the best school probally across the state! The school is small which is also really great because it gives the students a chance tor really get to know the teachers. This school is not just a school it is like a second home for me. All the staff act like family
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Posted by a parent on 11/28/08
As with any school, public or private, the success of our children's education at ACE has been directly correlated to the teacher. We have had what we consider to be one of the top educators in the area yet the next year frustrated with one of the poorest. Socially there is very little conflict between
... Read more students; very kind and cooperative atmosphere. This top-rated school needs to build academic continuity between grades...choose your child's teacher carefully! Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/14/08
My daugther, entered First Grade at ACE, coming from a full-day private Kindergarten. Academically, she is a bright child but has difficulty with transitions and new situations and new people. Before school started her teacher contact us to welcome us to the school. Based on this first conversation,
... Read more it was apparent that she had a genuine interest each individual student. Before school started, both the students and parents were invited to the classroom to meet the teacher and get acquainted with the school, classroom and with students weekly schedule. Thoughtout the year I found my child's teacher to be a perfect match for her personality. She brought out the best both academically as well as socially. When there was an issue with completion of work at school, her teacher made a very appropriate contact and worked iwth our family to resolve the issue. The school has a very close community atmosphere. Wonderful! Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/16/05
Allen Creek has offered my daughter a fantastic introduction to the public school environment. Her first grade teacher has brought her from a basic sight word vocabulary to reading beginner's level chapter books in only 6 month's time. There is a high level of parent involvement in both school assignments
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Posted by a parent on 04/06/05
My two children attended Allen Creek School and had a wonderful learning experience. The teachers are nurturing, kind, and highly professional. Allen Creek and the Pittsford School District is the highest rated in the Rochester area in regard to national testing scores in math and English. The District
... Read more has been ranked #1 in standardized testing scores every year for as long as I have lived in the area, which is more than 15 years. Children who attend Allen Creek School go on to become leaders of their class at the Middle School level where the 5 elementary schools feed into one middle school. Because of its small size, (a student population well under 400 in the K-5 program), the atmosphere is one of warmth and friendliness - a feeling of home and safety for the students. This school provides top academic programs along with a variety of extracurricular activities. Many people relocating choose a home within this District because of the school's reputation. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/07/03
I have had two children attend Allen Creek. My daughter went to Young Kindergarten through fifth grade. My son is currently in the fifth grade. We had a very positive experience with my daughter, except that some of the curriculum seems to be 'busy work.' When asked about specifics, teachers tended
... Read more to get defensive. My son's experience has not been as good. He has learning issues and the school counselor and the principal have both dug in their heels about getting him services. I've recently learned that our elementary school (one of five) has a reputation for not getting children special education services, and that the middle school staff have to scramble to get kids set up when they start at the middle school. Read less
* In 2008-2009 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, in grades 4 and 8 in science and in grades 5 and 8 in social studies. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.
Student enrollment:
350
Students per teacher:
13
Full-time teachers:
27
Number of classrooms:
17
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Rochester schools — Allen Creek Elementary School is located at 3188 East Ave, Rochester NY 14618. 3188 East Ave is in the 14618 ZIP code in Rochester, NY The school district for Allen Creek Elementary School is the Pittsford Central School District. Allen Creek Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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