66 out of 10GreatSchools

Finley Farms Elementary School

Gilbert, AZ
  • Public
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  • Grades K-6
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  • Enrollment: 641

Overview

Finley Farms Elementary School
375 South Columbus Drive
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 497-3300
Finley Farms Elementary School is located in Gilbert, AZ and serves grades K-6.It received a GreatSchool rating of 6 out of 10
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Student Diversity

Race

Percentage

Native American
1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1%
Asian
3%
Black
3%
Two or more races
5%
Hispanic
24%
White
64%

Reviews12 Reviews

4.5
parent
We moved our entire family from California to Gilbert because we had read online that GPS are very supportive and on-it when it comes to kids with learning disabilities such as Autism. With that being said that has been true for us. We had anxiety about how our son would do here and if we would agree with the plans but honestly we made the right choice. The staff was so welcoming to him, already calling him by name within the first month. In class they gave him time to adjust to the class and new routine which is how it should be. This is our first school year (17-18) and so far so good.
other
I moved to this neighborhood because I heard about how great Finley Farms Elementary was but now with the new principal things aren't as great as they used to be. A lot of Teachers have left because they don't agree with the changes the new principal has put into place. Overall I haven't been thrilled with it at all
other
Finley Farms is a wonderful elementary school. I removed my boys at the end of the 2013-2014 school year from the Chandler Schools and switched to Finley Farms this past school year. I can't say enough positive things about the school. Mr. Maas, the principal, is very friendly and knows students by name. He is very visible around the school and greets everyone with a smile. The quality of education is excellent. The Chandler schools did not focus enough on math, in my opinion, and Finley Farms helped my son catch up and learn all of the necessary material. It is also nice to have the opportunity to fill out a sheet before each school year for how your child learns best and the school will place your child with a teacher that will help meet those needs. They seem to understand that children have different learning styles and do a fabulous job making school enjoyable.
parent
I cannot say enough great things about finley farms, starting with the office staff. They are excellent, always smiling and happy to help me and beleive me I'm in there quite a bit dropping things off to my children. I have 3 children in finley farms, Mr. Maas has gone above and beyond for all the children at finley. He truly cares. My children's teachers, it brings tears to my eyes to have to think that next year we won't have the same ones. Mrs. McGettigan is our kindergarten teacher, she is so wonderful, kind, thoughtful. My child struggled to read and she gave him that extra help he needed. She has a huge heart and loves the children so much. Mrs. Melle is a god send, I have volenteered in her class and she is just amazing with her class. My daughter loves her so much. Mrs. Fullmer has really helped myself and my son this year with school and behavior issues, she volenteered her time to us when she didn't have too. I am so thankful for these 3 teachers, they deserve more then a thank you. I'm so grateful for the them.
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