Quail Run Elementary School

3303 East Utopia Road

School District

Paradise Valley Unified District
Grade

PK, K-6
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:16
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by other on January 21, 2025

Bullying is a huge issue at this school. They refuse to acknowledge it. They refuse to suspend or expel the bullies. I don’t believe all trouble makers need that, but they kept a kid who made a gun threat. So, I firmly believe the kids’ safety is not a priority here. They just want to keep as many kids there as possible for their stats. Educate your kids elsewhere.
Submitted by parent on May 14, 2024

My son went to kindergarten this last year, but a week from the end of the year they tell me his attendence was so bad that they don't want him to return for first grade. He is 5 (7/2018) and the state doesn't mandate 90% at this age, most of his class has been 6 yr old 70% or more of this year, he had obvious behavior issues and ADHD symptoms worsening as the year went on, three months in he claimed bullying and that he just hated school. I could tell it was like a job for him. And he's just so young. I regret starting him this year. He had no Pre-K/daycare because I was raised on it and was abused, and I could get by without it. But they never once gave me a second warning, and never talked to me about testing him for a learning disability. Simply sent him home with around a hundred write ups, 2 DEMERITS. didn't even know a kindergarten student could get one let alone two, and they sent one 'first notice/warning" once during each semester. Never a second notice. But they want me to believe his behavior has nothing to do with it? And the principal wanted me to know that there are more opportunities at the terribly rated schools, a mile in the opposite direction. Because, they will match our 'poverty level'/lack of resources. (A.e my car was totalled right before school started, it's 2 miles away but not in our zone, so the bus won't get him) And now I've had a car a few months, but apparently it's too late. They basically don't want my son at this school, it's a mile farther, I worked so hard through the COVID, flu every other week, obsolete and unreliable city buses, everything else, the constant emotional issues they didn't address because people started not liking my son. And I get that. He's not the easiest kid. But I will NOT be sending my school to a school with worse scores. I WILL get him tested for issues and get therapy. All things they claim they can't do because....? Because they don't get enough money for that, it's better spend on a fundraiser once a month multiple photo days, holiday/birthday party's, multiple outings multiple field trips that are this year just walking down the street. With only county approved chaperones, and while all that's important, I think it's morally obscene to say that poverty plays more of a role in his issues this year than plain old ADHD and learning disabilities? And to be told that, when there's nothing I can do to fix it was just like being dropped off at the pound. Theydidn't like us so they gave up on us
Submitted by parent on November 02, 2021

This is a good International Baccalaureate PYP school. Our son attended 6th Grade here after moving from another country. While our son was learning from home during the pandemic, the teachers and staff were very friendly and helpful, always there to address our concerns. Students were taught to adhere to IB principles (learners inquirers, knowledgeable, thinkers, communicators, principled, open- minded, caring, risk-takers, balanced, and reflective).While our son stayed for only a year here (Quail Run is only up to 6th Grade), we recommend this school for those looking for an IB school.
Submitted by parent on May 18, 2021

We absolutely love this school! Both of my kids go here. The teachers, staff, and principal a wonderful!
Submitted by parent on April 30, 2020

The worst school ever. My child cried every day for a month. Teacher and principal saw it. They never told us about it until things got out of control.
Submitted by parent on August 07, 2017

I love this school! I am the classic over-protective mom of two young boys. One of my sons has challenges (currently finding out if he is on the 'Spectrum'). His last year of school was filled with outbursts, behavioral issues, and other issues new to us. Marta Maynard, Quail Run's principal, not only had extraordinary patience with him, but also took the time to meet with me to see how she and the school could support us through the difficult time. She and his teacher made a regular point of looping me in on his successes (and challenges) every step of the way - she even once walked him around the school in an effort to calm him down. Believe me, as a parent of a child with difficulties, moments like these of compassion and patience can make all the difference in the world to a child's sense of self. I thank Marta and this school for the humanity and patience they have shown us. This is exactly the place for us - thank you Quail Run! <3
Submitted by parent on February 26, 2016

Great school, bright teachers , friendly staff, excellent results. What else you can want from a school? I love it, my son loves it.
Submitted by teacher on November 19, 2014

Quail Run is truly an outstanding school for a child's primary years because of the academic rigor, open-minded staff and students, and multicultural diversity. Students get to experience Spanish classes from kindergarten through sixth grades. Second language learning is best absorbed during the early learning stages because the brain is very receptive and malleable to new sounds, words, and other expressive means. It was a pleasure to work with the same group of students for five years while I taught at Quail Run. Once a student enrolls at Quail Run, he or she wants to stay to complete the Primary Years' International Baccalaureate curriculum.
Submitted by parent on August 28, 2014

I had my child at Quail Run from K through 4th grade. As with any school, it's all about the teacher. Some of them are great, others are terrible (as in 'not too bright'). Our success rate has been 50/50. My daughter was in the gifted program for 2 years, she loved the honors teacher (who just left btw). She ended up looking forward to the 90 minutes or so of honors work, and was bored out of her mind the rest of the time. Kids learn next grade material in honors, only to repeat the same exact stuff 4 hours a day during regular classes the following year. We originally enrolled at Quail Run partly because of the IB program, but frankly, I'm not sure it makes any difference in the curriculum. Overall, I have seen worse schools for sure, but it's nothing exceptional either. The staff is nice though.
Submitted by parent on March 27, 2014

Quail Run's new principal is family friendly, courteous, and focused on students. I believe that the quality of the academics is stemming from the IB program. I have seen a great change in my son this year in his level of "thinking about thinking". This is a great school with a great PTA supporting the school needs!
Submitted by parent on January 05, 2014

Quail Run is a great school. I have three children here and one now in Jr. High. The teachers are friendly and willing to help. One of my sons was falling behind in his reading and his teacher was willing to work with me to help get him on track. The parents are eager to join together and make our school a community school with a great environment for learning and excelling. Our new principal is eager to help students and meet with parents as needed. Most of the teachers are very loving and go above and beyond what is required of them to make our school great.
Submitted by parent on August 30, 2013

I have two sons and a daughter currently attending Quail Run. My oldest is in 6th grade this year. My children all have very different academic needs. One of them tested into the gifted program. The teachers and curriculum challenge and keep her interested. On the other hand, I have a son who began last year struggling so badly that he had to be put into a special reading program just to catch up. Not only did he get caught up, but he finished the year with straight A's and exceeded state standards on the AIMs test in both math and reading. In response to comments regarding specials needs children: One of my daughter's best friends is a student with Cerebral Palsy. Staff and student body alike are kind and supportive, helping in any way they can. Side Note: Mr. Michaels retired last year and there is a new principal, Marta Maynard.
Submitted by parent on August 27, 2012

My son has been going here for two years and the teachers challenge the kids. What he learned in kindergarten was more like first grade in my opinion. If your child has a learning disability there are probably better schools in the district to address this. My daughter has autism and she goes to SunKids/Cholla Preschool in the district which specializes in this. We plan on sending her to a school that has services that are better equipped to handle this. I know there is a SunKids program at Sunset Canyon for example. They might be better equipped to handle kids with learning disabilities in elementary school.
Submitted by parent on August 24, 2012

My child has been attending this school for three years and I have had a lot of problems with some of the teachers and the principal regarding my child's academics. I had my child evaluated by the the Melmed center and my child has been diagnosed with a learning disability. The teachers and the principal would not cooperate in the education of my child until I got the school district involved. They would not accommodate my child's learning needs until all paperwork was completely filled, which took weeks all the while the teacher was failing my child, and negatively impacting my child's academic record. When I looked to the principal (Mr. Micheal) for help, he disregarded my concerns and said " I cannot just dump him in another class" He became very offensive and accusatory toward me and my child. If you are looking for a school that will properly address your child's educational needs, STAY AWAY FROM THIS SCHOOL, you will be insulted and discriminated upon if your child does not fit their standard of "normal" Save your child the trouble and find a school that takes interest in their educational goals and needs.
Submitted by parent on August 24, 2012

I saw all the struggles a close friend of mine had at Quail Run because her child had a learning disability . This school is very inconsiderate to children with disabilities and I hope that someone will have the interest and ability to hold this school and it's principal accountable. The principal of this school caters to children and families that don't bother him to make his job easier so he appears to be a good principal with no problems, but the minute your child has challenges and requires a little more attention or an extra push, this principal will categorize you and your child as lazy and demanding. He will not take interest in your child's educational needs and will ignore you as a parent and his entire staff follows in his foot steps. You become the problem parent and the subject of their interoffice politics. If your child is smart and does not require any teaching then Quail Run is right fir you but if your child needs to excel academically and meet their educational goals then please find a better school that will teach your child not hold them back .