Park Meadows Elementary School

20012 North 35th Avenue

School District

Deer Valley Unified District
Grade

PK, K-6
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:11
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on August 09, 2024

The nurse at this school gets an A++ . She remembered my sons health condition from last year and was completely pro active to make sure he was under the safest of care this year. She makes me feel like he is being well cared for thank you nurse Ana. also my son says that the Coach has helped him with breathing exercises when his heart is racing from anxiety he has social anxiety and I am glad to hear that Coach cares enough to help him work through a tough situation like that, Thank you Coach. The great support of the Principal and the staff has been life changing. My son was bullied really bad at his old school and he has finally got to experience what a well mannered school who values a peaceful education is like and for that they have my upmost respect.
Submitted by parent on July 08, 2024

Having multiple kids at this school over the past few years, we've had varied experiences. The recent Kindergarten, 2nd, 3rd, & 5th Grade teachers have been nothing short of awesome! After expressing concerns about a 1st, 6th, & Gifted teacher last year, we were relieved to learn that they will no longer be at Park Meadows, and have been replaced with dynamic teachers who put kids first, and are passionate about what they teach. We are looking forward to a more positive school year!
Submitted by parent on May 18, 2021

Excellent school. Some teachers aren't good but that's why parents have to advocate for their children. There is inconsistency there that all schools have but All problems were handled quickly and my 3 children have loved it being there. The front office is wonderful and the teachers have been supportive. As a teacher myself, I would send my children here again and again. Plus it's an A rated school.
Submitted by parent on July 21, 2019

Park Meadows is excellent! My son transferred from a charter school, but the quality of education and character development here was much better. Most of the teachers are tenured. The staff and teachers care about the students and families. We loved the diversity and inclusion. The school not only challenged him academically (with their own gifted program), but also challenged students to think from other perspectives and consider their impact on the community around them.
Submitted by parent on January 06, 2017

My child attended special ed preschool for speech and was exited from sped before starting kinder. It turns out he had autism and was placed on an IEP at his new school for autism. Please be aware there may be a rush to exit kids from sped and that may not be appropriate. In our case there were clear early signs of autism I think the sped teacher should have noticed (stims, speech, sensory issues) and shared with us. Please dont just assume the teachers know best...they clearly don't always get it right.
Submitted by other on August 16, 2016

I am going to have to say my son likes the school.(That's why I have not moved him schools yet)"But" on the other hand as for as THE PARKING FOR PICK UP, AND DROP OFF IT IS A COMPLETE NIGHTMARE !.... Breakfast is always the same 3 selections it seems like each day, which are all high in sugar. Teachers seem good. FRONT Office staff needs to be more friendly. You always see the principal out, and about. She's always polite, and greets.
Submitted by parent on May 12, 2016

My son hasn't even started here yet, but the help I have received in making sure he has the best start possible in school has been phenomenal.
Submitted by parent on September 05, 2015

Not sure what the parents below are talkng about. The school is an A school. Mrs. Wick has always called and emailed me back the same day (sometimes after 7:00pm) just so may questions could be addressed. A couple teachers swithched schools, but we had really outstanding teachers transfer in. The school is growing because it is a great school with an administrator (Mrs. Wick) that cares about kids and is accessible.
Submitted by parent on July 28, 2015

The presence of the new principal and her character, 3 teachers resigned due to the principal, and it was a 10 school now its an 8. My child like many others will not attend this school year. The complaints among parents after school are all the same its the principal.
Submitted by parent on February 25, 2013

This school has been good academically for the most part except for a HORRIBLE principal and recently there has been staffing issues in the 5th and 6th grades requires permanent subs with less than adequate skills, leaving the kids less than prepared for the next grade. The principal refuses to do her job to address any issues or concerns that parents have, and is completely useless in resolving any issues that may arise during your childs years there. This school has some really GREAT teachers with the exception of a few really bad ones and a really bad principal to boot. If all you are looking for is academics, this school will work, but if you are looking for an administration that will be an active and concerned part in your child's development, this is not the place!
Submitted by parent on November 01, 2012

Teachers and staff are very invested in the students. The school has received state rewards for their accomplishments. It is a diamond of schools. Keep it Up!
Submitted by parent on July 22, 2012

The teachers at this school have really made a difference for my kiddos.They are awesome! The principal, however, was very rude I when my husband introduced himself to her. She also has a fake way about her with the kids. They see right through her. I'm not sure how teachers can teach with rude and uncaring leadership but they really are outstanding teachers.
Submitted by parent on January 31, 2012

Park Meadows is a wonderful school. The teachers are some of the best my kids had in their school experience. I see that Park Meadows has earned an A rating from the State of Arizona, what an accomplishment. It is a great place to send your children for learning and making wonderful friends.