Copper Basin School
Copper Basin School
About This School
Public School | Grades PK-8 | Florence Unified School District
Copper Basin School is located in Queen Creek, AZ and is one of 11 schools in Florence Unified School District. It is a public school that serves 861 students in grades PK-8.
Copper Basin 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 Copper Basin School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Copper Basin School had 17 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Arizona average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Copper Basin School's students and teachers. more
Copper Basin 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 Copper Basin School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Copper Basin School had 17 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Arizona average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Copper Basin School's students and teachers. more
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
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| Walker Butte K-8 School 1.9 miles |  |
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| Anthem Elementary School 2 miles |  |
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| San Tan Heights Elementary School 4.4 miles |  |
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| Circle Cross Ranch K8 School 5.2 miles | |
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| Jack Harmon Elementary School 5.5 miles | |
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Copper Basin School
I think they are trying, really trying...but when you have as many issues as they do...it is an uphill battle. If you judged the school on safety...they get an D-. Kids cross the streets in 15 different direction on two main streets. Parents can walk in from three different entrances without being questioned. There is no enforcement - unless you count the paper they posted saying "Parents: Check in at the office". But the straw that breaks the camels back is the unattended children on the playground prior to the start of school. Gates open at 7am and there is not an adult around until 7:45am. I made a formal complaint and the school sent out a reminder to not drop the children off early...no other changes were made and the issue exists to this day.
I loved the teachers and would give them nothing but A+ for their efforts and extra tutoring time. They are awesome. But the school district needs to understand that parents NEED to be involved and making that more of an OPTION is not working. So if programs can be designed where parents are nudged a bit more, I think this school can be awesome. But as of right now, there is a reason that Eduprize Charter School has over 1000 children on its waiting list. They nudged and got support coming out of their ears!
This means...no more bullies, more one-on-one tutor time during normal class time, better technology in the classrooms, secure building all hours of the day, happier teachers that are not so stressed they lose their patience, and parents keeping the kids in check in the hallways and classroom too. By the way, the restrooms are designed for one...not groups which is safer and much more respectful of their privacy. I would love to see renovations take place in our district schools to include single occupancy restrooms.
I loved the teachers and would give them nothing but A+ for their efforts and extra tutoring time. They are awesome. But the school district needs to understand that parents NEED to be involved and making that more of an OPTION is not working. So if programs can be designed where parents are nudged a bit more, I think this school can be awesome. But as of right now, there is a reason that Eduprize Charter School has over 1000 children on its waiting list. They nudged and got support coming out of their ears!
This means...no more bullies, more one-on-one tutor time during normal class time, better technology in the classrooms, secure building all hours of the day, happier teachers that are not so stressed they lose their patience, and parents keeping the kids in check in the hallways and classroom too. By the way, the restrooms are designed for one...not groups which is safer and much more respectful of their privacy. I would love to see renovations take place in our district schools to include single occupancy restrooms.
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Copper Basin School
The school and district have come a very long way since 2006. Academics are up and discipline is on the decline. Kindergarten and First grades are using the Common Core Standards this school year (2011-2012). Students are very active in sports (grades 6-8). There's tutoring for students who have difficulities with certain concepts.
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Caroline: I think Copper Basin is a great school and the teachers and other staff are supportive to the students.
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 861
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48%
Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Copper Basin School had 50% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Arizona had 45% 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 (2011)
White
59%
Hispanic
22%
Black
13%
Asian/Pacific Islander
3%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
2%
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Florence Unified School District District Spending
$6,768Per Pupil
The Florence Unified School District spends $6,768 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 52% on instruction, 44% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Florence Unified School District District
17:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Copper Basin School had 17 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Arizona average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
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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
6 out of 10
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