Dysart Middle School

El Mirage is a great school. The teachers are caring, work hard to help all students and it is very welcoming. The staff goes above and beyond to make sure that all students get what they need! They also have a great school culture. Bullying is not tolerated. My children love going and learn so much!

Honestly very disappointed with the assistant principal at this school. Interactions come across as dismissive and unhelpful, and when concerns are brought forward, the response feels more like deflection than support. There doesn’t seem to be much ownership of issues, and instead things get pushed back onto teachers, students, or families. I’ve also witnessed and heard conversations that felt unprofessional for a school setting, especially in areas where families are present. It creates an uncomfortable environment and does not build trust. Overall, it does not feel like leadership that is supportive, solution-oriented, or focused on what’s best for students, which is frustrating to see.

Overall, we are very dissatisfied with the public school system in Arizona. It doesn’t seem to matter which public school you choose; classes are overcrowded, and the system is failing these kids. Instead of actually teaching, many schools lower standards to artificially boost poor student performance, allowing students to advance to the next grade without mastering necessary skills. They appear more focused on maintaining their school ranking for funding purposes than on true educational outcomes.Classes are oversized, and struggling students are often left behind. Boys, in particular, who typically require more attention, are pushed through the system without even achieving basic skills. These children, who endured the disruptive lockdowns and a lost year of remote schooling, have been especially affected and left behind. As a result, we are withdrawing our son from this school and will now take a hands-on approach to teaching him ourselves. His reading, writing, and math skills do not meet even the minimum school standards. The only response from his teachers is that he "does not want to do the work." If he lacks a fundamental understanding of the material, it’s unreasonable to expect him to succeed.The school culture is also troubling. Bullying often goes unpunished, while instances of racism, especially directed toward white students, are overlooked. The system is failing our children. Some educators seem more interested in preserving a "status quo" focused on diversity and political agendas than on true education. It is disheartening to see that, despite having one of the highest-funded education systems, we are achieving some of the lowest test scores globally. It is truly a disgrace!

My son fell during P.E. And fractured his wrist and I was not notified of the incident. He also experienced an accident because he was not allowed to use the restroom in a timely manner, and again, I received no communication. Instead, he was given pants that did not fit him. The nurse informed me that they were not required to call because it was “not an emergency,” but I consider it an urgent matter when the school does not have appropriate clothing available for my child. No resolution was given. Every time I visit the office, I am met with unprofessional behavior. Staff members rarely greet parents and often respond with attitude or dismissive remarks such as, “What do you want?” or “What do you need?” The entire school as a whole LACKS communication and interaction skills.I am the type of parent who is more than willing to volunteer and support teachers and the school to ensure they have the necessary resources for our children. I try to be inclusive and helpful, but it is clear that the school does not prioritize the well-being of its students or maintain respectful communication with parents. It often feels as though the focus is on funding rather than the children themselves.For these reasons, I would not recommend this school to any family.

I’ve lived in this neighborhood for my whole life and i’ve never experienced a cross walk lady trying to jump infront of my 5,000 car a HOUR after schools out and there’s no school zone signs on the road to tell me it’s a school zone when i’m going under the limit anyways to turn INTO my street. This is the only year where i’ve had trouble a cross walk lady it’s like they choose the people with least common sense to protect our kids from “dangers” and her language was disrespectful to begin with. Choose employees who know the laws and rules of the road instead of risking me my brothers and her life for something that didn’t happen. Horrible decision making by her and the school for choosing her!