Madison Heights Elementary School

7150 North 22nd Street

School District

Madison Elementary District
Grade

PK, K-4
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:22
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on March 26, 2022

Despite the education my child got in the gifted program I do not recommend the school I could go on and on regarding issues we had with staff students and administration
Submitted by parent on February 13, 2020

Let’s start off by pointing out how rude the front office staff is. They will not greet you when you arrive and they are so angry all the time, the phones are rarely answered yet when you walk in the door they are all sitting at their desks. There is also a lot of favoritism and discrimination . Unless you’re wealthy, white, contributing to the school or involved in PTO be sure you will be overlooked and belittled. Parents and kids are snobby and stuck up and since most of them are privileged they get away with just about anything, if you bring it to the principals attention it simply gets swept under the rug. There are a few good teachers whom I cannot complain about, very kind, patient and supportive. The first year my son transitioned here from another school his experience was terrible, his teacher was rude to all the kids, little to no communication with the parents and did not provide any type of extra help if my son was struggling in an area since then his grades have dropped. Since they offer the Spanish immersion program it can be tough for new students to catch on to the fast paced classes whereas you would normally spend 1 hour on a lecture here it is cut short to 30 mins since they have to switch classes. Meaning they have less time to go over and better understand what they have been taught. As far as the amount of homework given it isn’t too bad it’s pretty average. Overall I wouldn’t recommend this school it’s truly not for everyone, my kids happiness is priority and they were not happy at Heights and I experienced first hand how you need to be “someone” to be treated fairly.
Submitted by other on December 02, 2015

Heights has been a very welcoming school. Our daughter has been challenged in a supportive environment and has had the opportunity to experience school with excellent teachers.
Submitted by parent on November 28, 2015

We have grown to love our heights family. The more involved you are in a school the more you can get out of it.
Submitted by parent on August 25, 2015

We chose Heights nearly a decade ago based on size, location, diversity, and the leadership. It was a Blue Ribbon school. Sadly, we've seen it decline over the years, and we've watched many good teachers and families jump ship. Some of what is wrong is happening, rapidly, at all urban public schools and is a result of abysmal state and national education policies and funding. But some of it is just the leadership/poor communication at this school. Over the years, we've said goodbye to all of what makes school fun/memorable for small children - library book battle, 4th grade talent show, 2nd grade farmers market, birthday/holiday celebrations, etc. Teachers explain - too much work, too little time. But now they've trimmed to the bone by cutting AM snack for the youngest children and reducing recess to almost nothing (in fact, it IS nothing on hot days). The transitions are too many and too rapid - adults are often heard barking orders, now via microphones. Children that need to use the bathroom must first assess "Is it an emergency?" The stress level is just too high. Has felt more like a jail than a school during our recent visits. Look elsewhere. The Spanish immersion is a great concept, but it's not worth it when poor scheduling leaves no time to eat or play or pee.
Submitted by parent on August 10, 2015

This is one of the only schools that I was able to find that teaches Spanish to preschoolers and in AZ that is priceless! My son started preschool and throughout the whole process it has been really smooth and easy to work with the school. They really care about the kids.
Submitted by parent on April 17, 2014

I enrolled my son in Madison Heights after we moved from the East coast and this school has been great. The teachers and principal really care about the students, the parents get involved and they really made my son feel welcome.
Submitted by parent on January 18, 2014

As a former teacher and now a parent, I am fairly critical of educational environments. Our top priorities were to find a socioeconomically & racially diverse, child-centered environment with a strong sense of community, happy teachers, & opportunities for academic challenge. We could not be more pleased with Madison Heights. In addition to everything we wanted, we got a dual language program (new this year in 1st grade). Madison Heights is specializing in foreign languages and is a magnet for the highly gifted program for the district. Our son is happy to go to school, engaged in his learning, adores his teachers, and has made lots of friends. He spends half of his instructional day in English and half in Spanish. He enjoys the after school program, which provides a nice variety of academic and recreational activities (and is affordable). The community is small - less than 500 students - so the administrators know all of the kids and families. Teacher turnover is minimal, & the teachers we have met seem to genuinely enjoy children. Staff are responsive and pleasant. Expectations are clear, communication is good, and we are very happy.
Submitted by parent on January 16, 2014

I honestly can't say anything negative about my daughter's experience at Heights! She has been attending for the last 3 years and loves the Spanish Immersion program, extracurricular activities, teachers, etc. Her quality of education far surpasses that of my son who was not a student at Heights, parent involvement is amazing, and she has made amazing friends and memories.
Submitted by parent on December 06, 2013

Madison Heights for K-4 is excellent! The principal is outstanding and the teachers really care for the wellbeing of our child. The pre-school program is absolutely unacceptable. They cannot keep a teacher for more than a few months and the director of the program does not receive feedback well. We would definitely have not put our 3 year old in the program. However, our 7 year old is doing great in the K-4 side of the school. The pre-school and MAC programs need a complete overhaul...be wary.
Submitted by parent on January 19, 2013

My boys (Kinder and 2nd grade) love Heights. It is a beautiful school with a very caring principal and we have had nothing but high quality and committed teachers. There is no pressure to volunteer but it is most appreciated when you do. My experience has been that communication (I always email) with teachers has been great. While I recognize nothing is perfect, with realistic expectations there is not much more I could ask for in a public school.
Submitted by parent on December 07, 2012

Our kids attended Madison Heights for one year and we were very sad to move away. The school has a terrific community feel, wonderful teacher communication, and excellent parent involvement. The teachers are top-notch and the school is run very well. All of the special classes are well-designed and really encourage the kids to grow and explore. I hope that they will get a better gifted or advanced placement program to keep some of the families there who have children with those needs. Otherwise, this is a wonderful school to send your children to.
Submitted by parent on October 28, 2012

We have raised 5 children in various schools throughout AZ. We are now raising our grandchildren, our grand daughter is in K at Madison Heights. We have been so impressed with the support and encouragement from the office staff, principal, and our grand daughter's teacher. The recent Fall Festival was amazing! Wonderful support and involvement from parents, higher level students, and staff. Our grand children had a blast!
Submitted by parent on August 15, 2012

Love Heights!! This is our third year at the school and we have had a great experience. The teachers work very hard to provide the best education possible for each child. I love that parents are welcome to visit and volunteer. We have met so many nice families and staff. It feels like home!
Submitted by parent on June 11, 2012

Madison Heights has a great staff (front desk), but in my opinion the Principle need to rethink some of her strategy. My child was sent twice! to after school program instead on the bus home . The principle drop her off without any apology and explanation.The bus drivers don't count the kids in the bus. ! Mr Much 4th grade teacher is an excellent teacher and he will help your child grow and challenge him/her. Ver dedicated teacher and he loves teaching.