Copper Creek Elementary School

7071 West Hillcrest Boulevard

School District

Deer Valley Unified District
Grade

PK, K-6
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:16
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on August 10, 2023

My son went to this school and it was awful from day one. He did 1st grade to some of 6th grade and I only wish I would have moved sooner. Every summer I had to act as summer school just to get my child on track. Work would come home graded with an A and there were spelling errors. When I called to discuss it I was told they were glad he turned it in and that was 80% of his grade. 2nd grade I had to switch his class because his teacher was so rude and would point him out for everything even when he wasn’t present! 3rd grade was worse he had 3 different teachers one quitting right after another. Those kids learned nothing that year. 4th grade felt like a godsend! Those 3 teachers were amazing. 5th it was 2020 so it went as expected. 6th grade was the worst ever! My son was bullied, when I confronted the office the blame went to my child, so I had to take it upon myself to contact parents and baffled that these parents would tell me “oh she had a crush on him” seriously that’s not an excuse. It got so bad I pulled it him out school and he did online school until we moved out of state. My daughter is special needs and I hated that we even thought pre-K there would be good for her. Thankfully it was a few months and we put it all behind us. Thankfully we are in a better state and yes my son was behind but with hard work and great teachers, he made actual Honor roll!
Submitted by parent on February 12, 2020

I’d give it a 7. This school always asks for money like every other week it’s we need money for this or buy that or donate now! We were asked to send cash for a PT teaching aid the first month of school which I’ve never seen done even at a lower income school. Everyday the parking lot for pick up and drop off is RIDICULOUS! I see students and parents almost get hit in the front of the school while the cross walk guard is there because there is no organization in that parking lot for thru traffic and drop off traffic. Some days the gate is open right on time and other days they are a few minutes off. It’s inconsistent especially in the morning when they want to mark students tardy.
Submitted by parent on April 12, 2019

All the staff are kind and my kids have enjoyed their teachers. I love the garden they have in the Kindergarten playground. So far, when my oldest has been in 1st and 2nd grade, they had a snack time. Even in Kindergarten they have a snack time. I believe it’s beneficial, so I’m happy they do this.
Submitted by parent on April 21, 2017

My Kindergartener has thoroughly enjoyed attending Copper Creek. The office staff and teachers we have met have been wonderful. He is learning a lot and is challenged by his school work. Mrs. Shipman is amazing. He enjoys the garden they care for in his playground and they recently had a class pet of baby chicks to learn about and care for as well. We also utilize the before and after care "Bobcat Den" and have been very pleased.
Submitted by parent on May 12, 2014

My son loves this school. He has been attending since Pre-K (fulltime). He will going into 1st grade next year and loved Kindergarten (fulltime). He has excelled above all areas for kindergarten. If your child is gifted try to get Ms. Hoelzen- she is the only gifted kindergarten teacher. For 1st grade the only gifted teacher is Ms. Farmer. My son also loves the after school care Bobcat den. It's a fun creative school that is A+ rated and has a great STEM program. This school is geared towards Science and Technology. My son uses IPads, smart boards, does video editing and started typing. He reads at 2nd grad level and I contribute that mostly to his teacher and her reading program. He also has 5 written journals through out the year. This school is great. You will not be disappointed .
Submitted by parent on December 20, 2013

My son is in 4th Grade at Copper Creek and this is his 3rd year. We have been very pleased with the faculty. They have a wonderful gifted reading and math program and plenty of after school functions to keep the students involved and active. We are very pleased with everything.
Submitted by parent on August 14, 2013

My daughter and steps kids love this school. I'm not to sure how I feel about it yet.
Submitted by parent on July 26, 2012

My daughter, attended this school last year as a first grader, and I am desperately trying to get her into another school. Her class teacher tried every way she could to find something wrong with my daughter rather than look at her methods of teaching. My daughter was often left with nothing to do and was very bored. The teacher did not teach her at her level and a lot of the time my daughter was left to her own devises. The head staff only closed ranks and I felt that my child and I were not listened to or believed. It was a very difficult and disappointing experience. My daughter is anxious about going back to school, as am I. If your child is above average, outgoing, imaginative, creative and personable, DON'T send them here. It feels like they want to mold every child into an average kid, their is no recognition of individuality and, in my experience, they dis-courage individuality instead of encouraging the children's strengths and helping them to overcome their weaknesses.
Submitted by parent on February 23, 2012

Copper Creek changed our lives. My children attended a nearby excelling stem academy. While they did projects all day at school, I had to supplement their learning at home to cover the basics . At Copper Creek, they are learning what they need and love attending school. The experienced staff provides a consistent curriculum and truly place the kids first.
Submitted by parent on October 06, 2011

Very concerned this 2011-2012 year. School in my view has continued to go down hill. Asst. principle Haws seems to be involved more in the day to day activity and appears to be rattled and stressed all the time. Will be looking for other options for my child. If school commits or has an agreement with you get it in writing or it will never happen. Very sad! Very unhappy parent!!
Submitted by parent on February 17, 2011

My son has Asperger's (high functioning autism). The principal, teachers, paraprofessionals, and aides have been phenomenal in working with him and developing his IEP. There patience with the hard days and love and care for him everyday really shows.
Submitted by parent on July 21, 2010

Copper Creek Elementary School was an absolute horrible experience for our family. The teachers are totally unprofessional, as well as the principal and the district administration as a whole. They no nothing of individualized learning. The teachers are overwhelmed and operate as though they are driven by internal politics. They are not open to communicate with parents. The staff is poorly trained, overworked and totally unprofessional. The entire school from the principal down to the teachers are an absolute disgrace to the educational model. If you take pride in education and want the best possible for your child, steer clear of this school!
Submitted by parent on May 17, 2010

The 2009-2010 school year I think has been an eye opener. With a new asst. principal, the dynamic has changed. In my opinion the school has drifted from the student as an individual to one that is directed by policy. Teachers seem to be more on edge and restricted from fear of termination. I also had a child in the gifted program in the past. I pulled that child from the program. It was more of a disruption removing her from her class then any benefit we could see. I am concerned for the 2010-2011 year. It appears now the staff ison a cover your backside mode.
Submitted by parent on May 16, 2010

We attended this school with great hopes due to it's "excelling" status. After a little over a year, we withdrew our son. Our son was an identified gifted learner yet the teachers (two different grades/teachers) at this school refused to differentiate any learning to challenge him. He started Copper Creek excited about learning yet by the time we pulled him from the school he had a strong dislike for school and learning. It took a full year away from this school to get him interested in learning again.
Submitted by parent on February 17, 2009

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Submitted by student on May 29, 2008

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