Gowan Science Academy

1020 South Avenue C

School District

Crane Elementary District
Grade

PK, K-8
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:22
Type

public

School Map for Crane Elementary District

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Reviews

Submitted by other on June 12, 2024

I have recently graduated from Gowan Science Academy as the first class to go all the way from K-8, being in this school for so long has made the people around me become like family. This school does a great job at ensuring that all students are treated equally. Gowan has not only taught me all of the academic standards, they have also taught me how to be a better person. This is because of the amazing staff. The teachers are wonderful, they are what truly what makes this school so amazing. Another factor of how amazing this school is are the administrators, everyone of them make you feel welcome when you walk in those doors, despite having 9 grade levels to look over they still make you feel as important and heard as everyone else. I truly do not believe I have had one regret about joining this school in the 9 years that I attended. With this being said, Gowan is an amazing school that deserves its A+ rating.
Submitted by student on August 22, 2023

This school will hang their past academic accomplishments like they are present. They do this because we have no present things to hang. Now I am in middle school at Gowan the middle school project started when I was in 6th grade. They have sense then still not found a program they want to use. The teaching and learning differences throughout the year. They start the year saying something about how it’s going to go, then mid way and throughout they will change it drastically. The teachers don’t care how yin you participate and don’t put any effort at all in teaching. We have 1 hour and 40 minute long classes and if we talk out of turn once or any minor thing we lose our 5 minute break. We have only one 30 minute elective. We have to trade off our classes for example we have SCIENCE on Monday and Friday then MATH and ELA everyday and only have SOCIAL STUDIES on Tuesday and Thursday. They also don’t give fair punishments. There was a time where I was repeatedly getting physically bullied and only gave my bully 1 day of lunch detention. This school is not great please don’t send you kids here.
Submitted by other on September 21, 2021

Overall, I think that this is an average school that lives on their reputation and past accomplishments. The school has consistently received a lot of support and resources, yet has failed to truly set itself apart from the other schools in the district or around it. Looking at the test scores, there is a noticeable consistent slide in the data from year to year, with a significant drop in the year 2021. Although this was seen throughout Arizona, the drop was significant enough that the overall ranking of the school fell behind 200 other schools in Arizona (in other words, the drop was more significant at this school than at others of equal ranking/rating). The culture of the school can be a little challenging at times as well. Many on the campus still desire the school to be a charter school (as it was originally when it was opened, but the charter was removed several years ago). In addition, many of the parents want the private school feel of the school, but on the public dime. This results in a school that is significantly more affluent than others around it while having less diversity than most in the area. This causes an us and them dynamic at the school where not all kids feel welcomed or fit in. The rankings on this website are deceiving as they are using outdated scores (current year performance scores place them at 55% passing in ELA and 40% passing in math with a huge gender gap observable in math as only 31% of female students passed on math) and reviews that are nearly 4 years old at this time.Ultimately, this is an average school, but it is not the school that the teachers and administration like to preach that it is.
Submitted by parent on June 30, 2018

We love this school and how it is inclusive.
Submitted by parent on September 04, 2017

We love GSA. My children began attending when the school first opened. The push for more rigor coupled with the STEM approach has really developed my kids' critical thinking. My now middle schooler's teachers have even made comments about the level of critical thinking seen in the students who have attended GSA. The school really is a caring, family community of involved teachers, staff, parents, and students. It is evident the teachers and staff want to be there. The communication is excellent--organized and efficient.
Submitted by parent on August 29, 2017

Teachers are committed and work very to ensure kids are getting the best education. My daughter enjoys attending Gowan.
Submitted by parent on August 28, 2017

GSA has very qualified and effective teachers. The staff is devoted to students and their families. The principal is very involved and has established a close-knit school climate. Students are provided with fantastic learning opportunities throughout the year.
Submitted by parent on August 24, 2017

I have two children at the school with very different personalities and needs. I've been impressed with how GSA has been able to be flexible--the school has gone above and beyond what is necessary to create an environment where I feel absolutely confident that my sons are getting what they need, emotionally and educationally.Another thing I appreciate about the school is that the teachers seem to want to be there which is different than other schools I've been at. I think that is contagious and the kids can feel it. That goes a long way to create a culture of learning excitement and probably starts at the top.
Submitted by parent on August 24, 2017

Great experience with GSA! Kids are proud and enjoy their classes. Teachers, staff and principal are absolutely awesome always showing kindness and friendliness towards the kids. Can't wait to see how much more they grow acedemically here
Submitted by parent on August 23, 2017

Great school overall. My experience has been amazing, they show care and determination to help your child succeed in their classes.
Submitted by parent on August 23, 2017

I have had nothing but positive experience with this school, having loved from another state this school it's teachers and especially he principal made an extra effort to learn the kids and made them feel welcomed and they truly love the students and in turn the students love them, which makes the students want to learn more everyday!
Submitted by parent on August 23, 2017

Experience with the school, teachers, and parents has been great! Glad we chose GSA!
Submitted by parent on August 23, 2017

Great! Everyone there as gone above and beyond and exceeded our expectations. The staff at Gowan Science Academy are knowledgeable, caring, loving and make learning fun!
Submitted by parent on August 23, 2017

My daughter truly loves going to school everyday. Her teacher is incredible, the students are so well-mannered, and administration is very supportive. She has already grown so much in her short time at Gowan.
Submitted by parent on August 23, 2017

Awesome!!! I searched and shopped around for the right Kinder placement and I am very pleased with my choice!
Submitted by parent on August 23, 2017

Excellent. The principal makes an effort to know all of the students and families and the teachers are all very approachable and easy to work with.
Submitted by parent on August 23, 2017

Amazing inside and out. Hands down the best school in Yuma .
Submitted by parent on August 23, 2017

Amazing!!! I love the hands on the teacher bring to the kids. Each teacher really cares and puts in more then the school time requirement. Some of the teachers do individual tutoring after school and make sure that the students that are struggling get the help and support they need. I love how this school requires parents to put in parent involvement time per school year. Because it's important to have each parent be involved in their kids education. If the kids see their parents involve they want to also put in 100%.
Submitted by parent on August 23, 2017

Absolutely amazing. My kids & their friends love going to school & their state test scores show they are all excelling.
Submitted by teacher on August 23, 2017

GSA is a school that brings not only students together as family, but the families of those students together. Parental involvement is an expectation and is encouraged, with multiple opportunities during the year given to volunteer and be involved in the classroom. The curriculum is rigorous and students are posed with real-world problems to tackle and solve. Being part of the GATOR FAMILY is an amazing feeling!