El Mirage Elementary School

I am so happy to come here and see the comments I have that are recent. I agree with these people. Someone is definitely lying to get that A rating at this school because it's terrible. My son is picked on by one particular kid daily and they blame my kid. My son and this boy along with another was suspended earlier this year for fighting....mine was standing up for himself and he still got suspended. It has continued since and now the teachers do little or nothing at all. Worst part is I have my kid open enrolled at this school because it was supposed to be so much better. NOPE. The staff is selective on who and what they deal with.

The school used to be really nice with scores that topped the charts and had a friendly caring disposition. Now 8 years later it is sad to see the quality of academics and morals has sunk to a new low. My biggest pet peeve with the admin is they do not respect the elderly and handicapped parents, and not surprisingly parents are not implementing this respect in their children. Everytime I drop ny grandson off all the handicapped spots are taken by healthy young people driving Mercedez Benz who just are too lazy to park 100 feet down the lot. I asked the admin if when they call parents for updates if she could please kindly address the issue which she proudly said no, but the next day did remind parents to not park in the bus area that it was a federel offense. I took about 100 photos and videos showing the admin of the problem I just think it is so cold that they laugh it off and downplay the seriousness of the problem. Its no wonder more parents are looking into homeschooling and private institutions.

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.

My experience is that not only are the teachers friendly so are the other people I come in contact with at this school from crossgaurds to the office staff. I feel safe leaving my children there. I do feel like every place in life there are some exceptional people and some you just don't like and I think it's unrealistic to love every teacher. When I am having troubles there is always more than one person at this school who cares about my child's welfare and education and that means alot to me. Some off the people at this school are the nicest people I have met. I believe that the teachers could be supported better and the district as a whole needs some improving the whole state of Arizona needs improvement with education. There are people at this school that work way into the night they give so much of there life's to help our children and I appreciate them.