About This School
Garden Lakes Elementary School is located in Avondale, AZ and is one of 15 schools in Pendergast Elementary District. It is a public school that serves 1022 students in grades K-8.
Garden Lakes Elementary School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Arizona in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Garden Lakes Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2008, Garden Lakes Elementary School had 21 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Arizona average is 20 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Garden Lakes Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Garden Lakes Elementary School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Arizona in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Garden Lakes Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2008, Garden Lakes Elementary School had 21 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Arizona average is 20 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Garden Lakes Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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Pendergast Elementary District District Spending
$6,444Per Pupil
The Pendergast Elementary District spends $6,444 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 56% on instruction, 38% on support services, 6% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Pendergast Elementary District District
Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Arizona, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 Arizona's Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) Results for all subjects tested.
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Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
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| Copper King Elementary School 1 miles |  |
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| Calderwood Alternative School 1 miles |  |
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| Rio Vista Elementary School 1.3 miles |  |
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| Villa de Paz Elementary School 1.4 miles |  |
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| Canyon Breeze Elementary School 1.5 miles |  |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades K-8
- Pendergast Elementary District
Made AYP
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Contact
Garden Lakes Elementary School10825 West Garden Lakes Parkwa
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 772-2520
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About the TERRANOVA
What is it?
The TerraNova is a series of nationally norm-referenced tests that assess general academic knowledge in core subjects, as well as providing national comparisons.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 2 through 9 are assessed in reading, language arts and math.
How is it Scored?
Students receive a percentile rank, which indicates how well they performed in comparison to their peers in other states. The goal is for all students to score at or above the national average, or 50th percentile, on the test.
About the AIMS
What is it?
Arizona's Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 are assessed in reading, writing and math.
How is it Scored?
Students score at one of four levels: falls far below standard, approaches the standard, meets the standard or exceeds the standard. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed state standards.
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TestRating
7 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Arizona, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 Arizona's Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) Results for all subjects tested.
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 1022
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Garden Lakes Elementary School had 36% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Arizona had 47% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
Hispanic
46%
White
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Black
8%
Asian/Pacific Islander
2%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
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21:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Garden Lakes Elementary School had 21 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
Compare to other schools in Pendergast Elementary DistrictRecent Reviews
Garden Lakes Elementary School
4
KHunter: This school is 20+ yearscstrong in excellence. It is a welcoming feel to wander the campus knowing the entire staff watches out for children as the build a path to their dreams. It is a Kids at Hope community where kids are reminded of their potential and assisted along the way. The standards by teachers are set high and the teachers provide the necessary scaffolding for kids to achieve those goals everyday without exception. From Admin to custodial, the school believes in success the surrounding community supports GL's efforts. It is an excelling learning environment.
Submitted by a Teacher on Oct 12, 2011
Garden Lakes Elementary School
Jeanie Anderson: The dropping and picking up procedure is the worst mess I have ever seen! There is no one out there keeping the 3rd lane open for thru traffic. This is an elementary school. Why do they not have anyone out there watching the children? Any child could be snatched or run over the way some of these parents drive.
Submitted by a Parent on Sep 8, 2009
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