SCHOOL REPORT
Mary Mc Pherson Elementary School Meridian, Idaho
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Mary Mc Pherson Elementary School
School: Mary Mc Pherson Elementary School
School Details
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Mary Mc Pherson Elementary School
Mary Mc Pherson Elementary School Address
1050 East Amity Rd Meridian, ID 83642 Phone
8 out of 10
(208) 855-4300
Meridian
School District
7 out of 10
West Ada School District Grades Served
PK-5
School Facts
This School
Total Enrollment
450
Students in Free or Reduced Price Lunch Program
21%
Number of Schools in this City
42
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Mary Mc Pherson Elementary School
Test Scores Grade 3 Smarter Balanced Assessment The chart shows results of standardized tests for this school. Test results are provided by GreatSchools, which compiles test scores, community reviews and other data about schools across the United States. Ratings for this school are based on the most recent available standardized test results for each state. Data Source: GreatSchools Update Frequency: Annually This School
Grade 4 Smarter Balanced Assessment The chart shows results of standardized tests for this school. Test results are provided by GreatSchools, which compiles test scores, community reviews and other data about schools across the United States. Ratings for this school are based on the most recent available standardized test results for each state. Data Source: GreatSchools Update Frequency: Annually This School
Grade 5 Idaho Standards Achievement Test The chart shows results of standardized tests for this school. Test results are provided by GreatSchools, which compiles test scores, community reviews and other data about schools across the United States. Ratings for this school are based on the most recent available standardized test results for each state. Data Source: GreatSchools Update Frequency: Annually This School
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Mary Mc Pherson Elementary School
Grade 5 Smarter Balanced Assessment The chart shows results of standardized tests for this school. Test results are provided by GreatSchools, which compiles test scores, community reviews and other data about schools across the United States. Ratings for this school are based on the most recent available standardized test results for each state. Data Source: GreatSchools Update Frequency: Annually This School
Grade All Idaho Standards Achievement Test The chart shows results of standardized tests for this school. Test results are provided by GreatSchools, which compiles test scores, community reviews and other data about schools across the United States. Ratings for this school are based on the most recent available standardized test results for each state. Data Source: GreatSchools Update Frequency: Annually This School
Grade All Smarter Balanced Assessment The chart shows results of standardized tests for this school. Test results are provided by GreatSchools, which compiles test scores, community reviews and other data about schools across the United States. Ratings for this school are based on the most recent available standardized test results for each state. Data Source: GreatSchools Update Frequency: Annually This School
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Mary Mc Pherson Elementary School
Community Ratings for this School Based on 10 Reviews
3 out of 5 Rating: 5
Posted: 7/8/2016 by other Great staff and support system! My kids love going to school at Mary McPhersons and look forward to their school days. Rating: 5
Posted: 6/8/2013 by parent We have been so impressed with Mary McPherson. The teachers at this school are outstanding! My daughter learned so much this year and her teacher was extremely knowledgeable. The principal was also doing everything from wiping down lunch tables, to working with students in her office. We could not ask for a better school! Rating: 2
Posted: 6/4/2013 by parent After fighting all year with bullying, we have found that some bullying was even being promoted by a teacher . Rather than deal with the situation, the prinicipal denies any possible problems, even after being confronted by more than one set of parents. We have been severly disappointed with the responses by the principal. If you have problems with administration at this school go directly to the couselor as she is the only one that seems to be able to help. Rating: 5
Posted: 4/9/2013 by parent Mary McPherson is an awesome school! I have two children that attend MME. My wife and I have been very pleased with the education they are receiving! The teachers are hard working, caring, and kind individuals that do their best to promote safe classroom communities. The principal is committed and dedicated to the students. Every encounter I've had with her has been positive and pleasant. I've witnessed the kindness of the students who genuinely care about each other. I've seen first hand a community that comes together to promote learning and create an environment that is creative, fun, and engaging for the students who attend MME! Rating: 1
Posted: 4/6/2013 by parent This school has a problem with bullying as previous reviews have stated. Attempts to address the issue are met with denial and smoke screens from the principal. After five years of poor experiences with this school, as well as ineffective anti-bullying policies, and obvious student favoring, I will be thrilled to have my child move on to middle school. Rating: 1
Posted: 8/30/2012 by parent This school has problems with bullying. We have spoken with several parents who unfortunately had problems with bullying at this school and poor school response. We read this site's reviews and still, we were unwilling to believe it was true when we went down the same path ourselves. The administrations response was severly lacking. Other reviews stating that the school cares more about popularity than responsibility, seems to be true. This is unfortunate as we think the school has a preponderence of really good teachers. We think the school adminstration just doesn't back them up as there is very little consequence for the worst behaved children. One school administrator, off the record, indicated that the school does not have consistent consequences for students with bad behavior. It is our opinion that this leads to worse behavior and bullying problems. We took our issues to the school district and they investigated, admitted that the school was remiss in handling the situation, and documented the new procedures that would be put in place to force the administration to follow through. Hopefully things will get better. Rating: 2
Posted: 7/10/2009 by parent I am going to comment on the review made by the March 28, 2008 posting because it completely dittos my sentiments in regards to the performance of this school. My experience with working with the 2007-2008 principal was very similar. The principal's character and method of operation was very difficult to work with because of her own lack of standards and accountability. I had the most disturbing communication from her and another administrator that put an inordinate amount of blame on a small child over their willingness to find fault or question their own supervision responsibilities. Her desire to make peace rather than to solve a genuine problem left the standard of the school very low. I found the children with the worst behavior received the largest pass. I was left with the very strong impression that her popularity was the most important part of her job.
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Mary Mc Pherson Elementary School
Rating: 5
Posted: 3/27/2009 by parent Mary Mac as we call it is the best school in our district. The teachers have a great attitude and help in development of the children's sense of self as well as the academia. Rating: 5
Posted: 6/22/2008 by parent – Rating: 3
Posted: 3/28/2008 by parent These 3 earlier reviews were posted based upon the previous principal. Our recent experience has been different. After 13 weeks of fighting the principal and the school district 'manager' we finally had our child moved to a different teacher following a very long and surprising experience with the teacher who was allowed to bully and belittle the children, and still enjoys being employed. The current principal is a nice lady (until you question her methods) yet is one who prefers to 'make peace' rather than to fix a problem. She initally attacks the parents and their parenting skills rather than to initiate an investigation into the situation at hand. She prefers to employ tactics based upon a 'middle school' mentality rather than to foster a caring and safe environment for the children. Most of the teachers are fantastic, but don't expect anything from the higher-ups if there is a problem.
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Mary Mc Pherson Elementary School
Nearby Schools (within 10 miles)
This School
Other Schools
Name
Level
Type
Grade
Students per Teacher
Mary Mc Pherson Elementary School
Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary
Public
PK-5
–
450
8
West Ada School District
Sienna Magnet School
Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle
Public
K-6
–
–
7
Meridian Joint District
Mountain View High School
High
Public
9-12
–
–
8
Meridian Joint District
New Way
Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary
Private
PK-2
–
–
–
–
Idva Alternative Program
Middle, High
Charter
7-12
–
–
–
Idaho Virtual Academy
Idaho Virtual Academy
Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle, High
Charter
K-12
–
–
4
Idaho Virtual Academy
Renaissance High School
High
Public
9-12
–
–
10
Meridian Joint District
Silver Trail Elementary School
Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle
Public
K-6
–
–
8
Kuna Joint District
Grade
Students per Teacher
Total Students
Average School Rating
District
Name
Level
Type
Total Students
Average School Rating
District
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Mary Mc Pherson Elementary School Rebound School Of Opportunity
Middle, High
Public
7-12
–
–
–
Meridian Joint District
Lake Hazel Elementary School
Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary
Public
PK-5
–
–
8
Meridian Joint District
Pepper Ridge Elementary School
Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary
Public
PK-5
–
–
9
Meridian Joint District
Lake Hazel Middle School
Middle
Public
6-8
–
–
8
Meridian Joint District
Independent Child Montessori School
Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary
Private
PK-1
–
–
–
–
Peregrine Elementary School
Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary
Public
PK-5
–
–
5
Meridian Joint District
Legacy Charter School
Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle
Charter
K-8
–
–
8
Legacy Charter School
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