About This School
Michael Anderson School is located in Avondale, AZ and is one of 9 schools in Avondale Elementary District. It is a public school that serves 768 students in grades PK, K-8.
Michael Anderson School did not make 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 Michael Anderson School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2008, Michael Anderson School had 18 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Arizona average is 20 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Michael Anderson School's students and teachers. more
Michael Anderson School did not make 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 Michael Anderson School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2008, Michael Anderson School had 18 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Arizona average is 20 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Michael Anderson School's students and teachers. more
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Avondale Elementary District District Spending
$6,103Per Pupil
The Avondale Elementary District spends $6,103 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 57% on instruction, 36% on support services, 7% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Avondale 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 |
|---|---|---|
| St John Vianney Catholic School 0.6 miles | n/a | |
| Bradley Academy of Excellence 0.7 miles |  |
|
| Eliseo C. Felix School 0.7 miles |  |
|
| Lattie Coor School 0.9 miles | |
|
| Avondale Middle School 0.9 miles | n/a |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades PK, K-8
- Avondale Elementary District
Did not make AYP
see 2011 test scores
see 2011 test scores
Contact
Michael Anderson School45 South Third Ave
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 772-5000
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Test Scores
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
3 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: 768
52%
48%
Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Michael Anderson School had 91% 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
93%
White
4%
Black
3%
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18:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Michael Anderson School had 18 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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Michael Anderson School
Linda: I would like information from other parents re: the middle school we are moving in less than a month I have a 13 yr old daughter.
Submitted by a Parent on Aug 21, 2011
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