Walker Butte K-8 School
29697 North Desert Willow Blvd, Queen Creek, AZ 85243 | (520) 866-3500
- Grades: PK-8
- Student Enrollment: 1,306
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4 out of 5 | 6 Reviews
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 1,306 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-8
- Ranks 330th out of 660 middle schools in AZ.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 29697 N. Desert Willow Blvd., Queen Creek, AZ 85243
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Florence Unified School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $6,673
- Graduation Rate: 77.6%
- Dropout Rate: 11.1%
- Students Per Teacher: 19.4
- Enrolled Students: 7,936
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 1,306
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 67.7
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 19.3
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 676 (51.8%)
- Females: 630 (48.2%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 150 (11.5%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 496 (38.0%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 646 (49.5%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 14 | 1.1% |
| Black | 137 | 10.5% |
| Asian | 42 | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 333 | 25.5% |
| White | 780 | 59.7% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 45 | 3.4% |
| Kindergarten | 134 | 10.3% |
| 1st Grade | 136 | 10.4% |
| 2nd Grade | 146 | 11.2% |
| 3rd Grade | 114 | 8.7% |
| 4th Grade | 168 | 12.9% |
| 5th Grade | 129 | 9.9% |
| 6th Grade | 145 | 11.1% |
| 7th Grade | 131 | 10.0% |
| 8th Grade | 158 | 12.1% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 69%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:31%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 4 Years
- Average Salary: $35,034
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $34,350 | 83% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $38,300 | 17% |
Source: AZ Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
School Ratings and Reviews
Overall Rating: 4
4 out of 5 | 6 Reviews
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6 reviews for Walker Butte K-8 School
- Reviewed by Student on August 20, 2010
- Rating:
(4 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - this school is awesome i love it mr tobar is awesome i love 6th grade
- Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on August 17, 2010
- Rating:
(5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - I am very pleased with Walker Butte K-8. The staff is great. I have been very pleased with my child's fourth and fifth grade teachers. They have volunteered their time to tutor my child after school when needed and really work hard to ensure that my child receive a great education. I also like seeing the same devoted teachers there each year. The school is growing and evolving with new technology and educational opportunities each year. The School counselor is kinda a flake, but the teachers and office staff are phenominal!
- Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on May 06, 2010
- Rating: (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
- Walker Butte has the hardest working teachers I know. I always see the principal at extra-curricular activities and sporting events. In addition, he has always had my concerns handled quickly an efficiently. The ladies in the front office are amazing. I have three children that are currently enrolled and am very pleased with Walker Butte!
- Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on January 22, 2010
- Rating: (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
- We moved to SanTan Valley / Queen Creek this past year. We are very pleased with Walker Butte. Reading the poor review below is hard to believe. We came from a state with very high education standards and we feel our child is right on level. Our childs 3rd grade teacher is wonderful and my child is very happy attending Walker Butte. We give this school an A .
- Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on August 20, 2009
- Rating:
(1 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - This school has one of the worst learning environments for children I have ever been exposed to. Horrible faculty/teaching staff, unmet basic educational performance annually, and an indifferent attitude from the teaching staff when questioned by a parent, such as, myself. So bad that we have applied for out of district transfers into the Quen Creek school system for both of our daughters 8 and 10. If you value your childs education, explore every option available other than having them attend Walker Butte.
- Reviewed by Student on August 14, 2009
- Rating: (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
- best school ever
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