ALL SCHOOL REVIEWS AND RATINGS NEAR 85043

The atmosphere is great and the teachers and staff are caring. The cafeteria serves decent meals, with occasional additional activities. My child was taught many skills that other schools do not offer, laying a solid fou The atmosphere is great and the teachers and staff are caring. The cafeteria serves decent meals, with occasional additional activities. My child was taught many skills that other schools do not offer, laying a solid foundation for a STEM education. This school is an excellent choice if considering a STEM career for your child. more ... hide ...

My daughter, who attends Western Valley Middle School and is an A Honor Roll student and part of the National Jr. Society, informed me that her teacher, Mr. Ruedebisch, said the children couldn't have their breakfast bec My daughter, who attends Western Valley Middle School and is an A Honor Roll student and part of the National Jr. Society, informed me that her teacher, Mr. Ruedebisch, said the children couldn't have their breakfast because some bad students had been throwing food - though not my daughter. She asked why they were all being punished and she and other students then went to tell the principal; when they returned to class he was already there. Mr Ruiz agreed with the teacher so all of them went through the morning without any food. It is obvious that this punishment wasn't fair - why did these two men decide to let my honest, intelligent and respectful child go hungry? I will be visiting on Monday 5th March 2018 as this kind of treatment isn't humane. I am very hurt to know that my daughter and other innocent classmates were treated wrongly - the punishment didn't fit the crime. more ... hide ...

I've been in this school for 3 years and it's time to express my opinion of it. When I first arrived, I was shocked that there was less funding than my middle school. For two years, I saw it as a school to escape from af I've been in this school for 3 years and it's time to express my opinion of it. When I first arrived, I was shocked that there was less funding than my middle school. For two years, I saw it as a school to escape from after graduation. It wasn't until my Junior year that I understood why people love it so much; the exterior may not be impressive but the staff is incredibly encouraging and supportive. My only complaint is about the facilities – the Leona Group should recognize its need for an auditorium! We've had to take chairs outside to a basketball court in summer heat many times for assemblies, which isn't ideal since Arizona gets so hot! more ... hide ...

This school is not the best choice for parents who value great communication between staff and parent; instead, it is an extremely homework-driven institution with little time for breaks. Even vacations were not spared f This school is not the best choice for parents who value great communication between staff and parent; instead, it is an extremely homework-driven institution with little time for breaks. Even vacations were not spared from the workload, which was incredibly disconcerting. Furthermore, if a small portion of the class misbehaved, all students would be reprimanded by having their gym or recess privileges revoked. In fact, there was only one field trip that was threatened due to bad behavior from some pupils. Therefore, if your children require a more balanced academic experience than Riverside offers, it is best to look elsewhere. more ... hide ...

I have had three children attend this school a few years ago and saw decent communication between parents and teachers. As I observe my nieces attending, I am apprehensive about having my other child go there. After inte I have had three children attend this school a few years ago and saw decent communication between parents and teachers. As I observe my nieces attending, I am apprehensive about having my other child go there. After interacting with the administration, especially the principal, it is clear that situations are not being handled professionally or efficiently; an example of this is the ignoring of bullying incidents. Additionally, when a student asked for help with a subject they were told "too bad, you better keep up". Even when a student was considering suicide no action was taken by staff. Furthermore, a student attempting to break up a fight ended up getting suspended for intervening. Although I am fluent in Spanish I find it troubling that the principal cannot hold a conversation in English either face-to-face or via email; she quickly becomes flustered and dismisses people as if they were students asking important questions. Additionally, many kids at bus stops are great but it only takes one person to ruin them all. We should not solely blame teachers because our children's attitudes come from home - we need to teach them respect and be strict - and understand that many pupils tire out staff due to misbehaviour which can be difficult to manage as they are merely human too. more ... hide ...