Imagine Desert West Elementary

"The teachers look very unprofessional. My daughter has told me how much her teachers dye their hair & wear lip rings. If students aren’t allowed, I believe the teachers shouldn’t be either. I also think that the school is too focused on telling students they aren’t as smart as they actually are. Will never send my children there again. Luckily, it’s my daughters last year there."

"I felt this school was a good school but 4 months in and it has become a daily nightmare. I can't help but feel like the school is racist. I have twin boys and one of them is constantly being picked on because he is smaller. When it comes to playing sports, he is very passionate. My son has been suspended several times for reacting to students, the principal tells me that they both get punished but my other son runs into the kid at school while my son is at home. He was slapped last Friday and is still out of school for fighting but the boy that slapped him was back at school yesterday bragging to my son that did not get suspended, my son goes back tomorrow. I have had to complain to the principal that Ms. Andrade talks to my kids like she doesn't have any of her own. She has told me that she tells the kids to shut up. The principal said he would TALK to her. Think I am going to take this a little further than the principal."

"I love this school, Mrs Price is such an amazing teacher, my son loves her so much & he has come such a long way , from knowing so little to everything now. I love how they go above & beyond to keep the kids from progressing."

"I have been going to this school for 6 years now going on to my 7th and entering 6th grade. All the teachers want from you are for you try and excel through the tests that they give you. It is very fun too and they give just enough homework. They also just built a new play ground for all the fellow students their. They also provide special programs for kids that need help in some subjects and a program for kids that are higher then other. You get awarded for you deeds too. So all i want to tell you that this is a awsome school."

"when the school first opened they had great staff and everyone was helpful. classes were small and the children got the attention they needed. now fast forward the classes are overfilled every time I pass the hallways on my way to drop off the kids I hear teachers yelling at students. students crying because they don't want to go to class either because the teachers are mean or constantly yelling. Do you remember getting yelled at when you were in elementary? I sure don't. my kids are terrified of their teachers and other staff I cant change schools yet but I do have them on a waiting list. I've been trying to contact the principal about my concerns since December but have gotten the run around. If you honestly care about your children and want them to get the best education possible this is NOT the school for them."