Copper Trails School in Goodyear | Military Town Advisor

Category	Rating	Details
Test Scores	5/10	The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 Arizona Academic Standards Assessment data from Arizona Department of Education, and using 2025 Arizona Science Field Test data from Arizona Department of Education.
Student Growth	7/10	The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student growth data from Arizona Department of Education.

Posted: January 5, 2026

My son loves going to this school. All the teachers he has had have been amazing, they always communicate and our son never feels neglected. He comes home wanting to tell us about his day with excitement!! Were looking forward to enrolling our youngest for the new school year.

Posted: January 5, 2026

Posted: January 31, 2025

Bullying is a serious thing here. My child's teeth were broken by another classmate, smashing his face onto a table during class and no one saw anything. All to receive a call from the nurse first who did not know how anything happened except my child needed to be picked up so his teeth could get fixed.

Posted: January 31, 2025

Posted: January 30, 2023

My daughter would not be reading if it was not for her teachers and the IEP program. The reading program is great, and the teachers are supportive and understanding of my child's learning disabilities. The elementary program has been nothing but supportive. The office staff is very helpful and will always find an answer to my questions. They have gone out of their way to help me. The principal always responds to my emails and questions as does the vice principal. The children are recognized for their achievements by assembly awards and copper coins throughout the year.

Posted: January 30, 2023

Posted: February 14, 2022

Miss Allen the principle has the attitude of a teenager.

Posted: February 14, 2022

Posted: November 2, 2020

Not the school in general, but quite a few of the teachers are absolutely horrible and rude!

Posted: November 2, 2020

Posted: January 14, 2020

They kick straight a honor roll students out

Posted: January 14, 2020

This is the worst case of leadership i ever seen. I am currently filing law suit againt them

Posted: June 27, 2018

Yanked my child out of this school as soon as I could and in the middle of the school year. School does NOTHING about bullying. My kid now in private school that actually stands up for all kids, and proud to say my kid is getting straight As and the confidence is back. Don't bother with this school, the Admin/Staff are horrible.

Posted: June 27, 2018

Posted: March 13, 2018

My child has learning disabilities and was bullied constantly. The school puts on a good front w talk about anti-bullying but when it actually happens they fail at follow-through. Other kids called my child names, flipped him off almost every day and even had kids ask him if he was the Florida shooter, absolutely disgusting, yet the school said it was my child's word against theirs. FAIL. They were also terrible at communicating. Only one teacher would communicate with us on a regular basis, the others ignored us. We are now homeschooling our child and are pleasantly surprised how much better FREE online school is. My child has no more stress or shame and has full support of his community now. Rethink public schools, they are awful.

Posted: March 13, 2018

Posted: October 27, 2017

TERRIBLE JUST REALLY REALLY TERRIBLE. DONT EVEN THINK ABOUT GOING...

Posted: October 27, 2017

Posted: August 11, 2017

They take bullying seriously at the school and have 0 tolllerence. Because the school is k-8, there's a very unique dynamic where older kids are encouraged to be campus leaders.

Posted: August 11, 2017

Great gifted program, awesome sports offerings, fantastic fine arts programs!

Posted: August 11, 2017

All of CT'S teachers care about their students. The teachers clearly have a passion for education.

Posted: August 11, 2017

The school has a character program for all grade levels with rewards. Kids seem to love earning Copper Coins.

Posted: August 11, 2017

Our family is proud to have been at CT since our oldest started kindergarten. We look forward to having all three of our children spend their entire elementary experience at CT.

Posted: August 11, 2017

Posted: October 18, 2016

We moved from a neighboring school, as our daughter chose Copper Trails for a better experience in fine arts opportunities. She has continued her academic successes since being there and has experienced continued positivity towards her education and overall growth. The only issue we have had is with theft from other students, but administration went above and beyond to investigate and help remedy the situation.

Posted: March 30, 2016

Copper Trails is a great school, wonderful teachers and staff. My kids are very happy and love going to Copper Trails.

Posted: March 30, 2016

Copper Trails is an great school My 7th grader had the opportunity to select her classes and take multiple elective courses such as orchestra and Zumba! My 3rd grader is part of the gifted program and Mr. Matsuura is amazing! I love the school. The principal has done a great job improving it and I know things will only continue to get better!

Posted: March 30, 2016

Posted: January 20, 2016

My kids were new students. They started in the middle of schoolyear. The office staff and teachers were very accommodating. My kids love it there.

Posted: January 11, 2016

LOVE Ms. Ellis, the principal!!!! She is amazing! She has done a great job at Copper Trails!

Posted: November 10, 2015

Posted: July 14, 2015

Copper Trails School is a great school. They have a fantastic community! The administration really cares about their students, the teachers are talented, compassionate and committed and the Parent/Teacher/Student organization is simply AMAZING! We moved our children from another Avondale School District school to Copper Trails and it has been the one of the best decision we've ever made. Not only are our children educationally succeeding, they are excelling all the while being cared for in a nurturing, thoughtful environment. Of course no school is perfect and less than favorable situations are bound to occur from time to time, regardless of where you are. The Copper Trails administration and staff are compassionate and steadfast to find a resolution that works best for their students, their families and the classroom. We couldn't be more pleased not only with the education our children are receiving but also with

Posted: July 14, 2015

Copper Trails School is a great school. They have a fantastic community! The administration really cares about their students, the teachers are talented, compassionate and committed and the Parent/Teacher/Student organization is simply AMAZING! We moved our children from another Avondale School District school to Copper Trails and it has been the one of the best decision we've ever made. Not only are our children educationally succeeding, they are excelling all the while being cared for in a nurturing, thoughtful environment. Of course no school is perfect and less than favorable situations are bound to occur from time to time, regardless of where you are. The Copper Trails administration and staff are compassionate and steadfast to find a resolution that works best for their students, their families and the classroom. We couldn't be more pleased not only with the education our children are receiving but also with the environment in which they are receiving it.

Posted: May 7, 2015

Love love love this school. The current principal has really turned this school around! We have been at this school since it opened and this is the best it has been.

Posted: May 5, 2015

I love Copper Trails School elementary school. My daughter has been there for the past 3 years and she is had no problems the principal and staff is friendly however, I do feel some of the teachers are a little lax. However, my child is learning and thriving. So, I am a happy parent.

Posted: September 11, 2014

My daughter attended this school for three years, she was struggling in math and I signed her up for "tutoring", that was a joke. The teacher never helped her, it was almost a study hour or detention. She is now enrolled in another school & "A" rated district and at mid terms, has an A in four classes including, Math.

Posted: July 31, 2014

Meet the Teacher night 2014-15 was a success, I think. Last yeat, we definitely had to wait outside while the P and VP came down the line and greeted parents. That was probably a just a bad judgment call, as it was steaming out. This year, Ms. Ellis had a better set up; the line flow to go in the building was non stop, as she stood and held the door open to greet students and their families. Also, the class lists were posted in EVERY hallway, both up and downstairs, which made it convenient for parents and students. The only suggestion I would make is maybe moving the 'questions and concerns' parents had for the front office to the Gymnasium where there is more room and less congestion.

Posted: July 30, 2014

Meet the teacher night as usual is a joke. Waiting outside in 108 degree weather & it all thanks to our principal who feels informing the students & parents ahead of time would cause her more parents wanting to switch classes. Instead we are forced to stand outside & wait. This school has so much room for improvement.

Posted: May 26, 2014

This school is VERY disappointing. This is the second year my family has attended the school. With the exception of a few phenomenal teachers, the focus is not in the interest of the child. I have heard teachers yell and speak very rude toward students. The principal is very unprofessional. The front office lacks better judgement and common sense and is very rude to parents. This school is very prison like and the children only see outdoors for ten minutes during the day, which is the only recess given in a 7 1/2 hour day. Their test scores are extremely low and they don't offer much to their gifted students. They have very poor special education support and it takes a long time to get results and answers. There is very little interest in productive fundraising that is not centered around fast food or processed foods. No recycling or sustainability. Poor communication. If it weren't for a specific exceptional teacher this year we would have changed schools. We don't plan on attending this school next year and would not recommend this school to anyone looking for a quality education for their children.

Posted: May 20, 2014

My one daughter has been going to this school since the day they opened. We loved the school then, but over the years I feel it started dropping as most of the good teachers have left. Staff we enjoyed communicating with have also since left. I feel like they are quickly falling apart which is such a shame considering what a nice neighborhood the school is in. In regards to someone posting that it's like a prison...I completely disagree. I feel my children are safe at this school. I have taken my younger two out of this school and they now go to the charter school and are excelling! My 8th grader wanted to stay there and we chose to let her but halfway thru the year felt it was such a mistake! One of her teachers even got crazy with me for defending my daughter and was extremely rude right in front of my daughter. This teacher will talk on her phone in class and tell the kids stories about her family and then complain that she doesn't have enough time to teach the kids!!! I hate to say it, but there are so many better schools you can take your kids to. Please consider not taking them to Copper Trails. Get them a better education at Incito or anywhere else...

Posted: April 4, 2014

We chose to move to Goodyear because Copper Trails wad an A rated school. My children went from private school to Copper Trails, and their education and growth has seen a major set back. The teachers don't have good attendance records, some teachers leave in the middle of the academic year, the school employs students to teach and hide this fact by having a different teacher of record listed for the room, etc. There is no structured curriculum. Teachers don't have a consistent style and the kids are not learning anything. And the school is so understaffed that it can't keep track of children and has to have combo classes where they mix students of different grades. The school administration is inexperienced. There isn't one positive quality that this school has. It's sad that parents do not have a choice in most cases and our kids must continue to attend the school.

Posted: February 26, 2014

Copper Trails looks and feels like a prison. My children attend Copper Trails and this school is terrible. They have a new receptionist that is rude and unfriendly. The new principle dresses and speaks very unprofessional. The education program is not what it should be; my child has not learned anything as of yet and they claim to be following the common core standards. If you look at the AIMS score it is nothing to brag about. There is not much parent involvement in the school. I have been here a couple of years and I am so sad that I can't get my children out of this school fast enough. STAY AWAY and go to a school that actually teaches their students.

Posted: September 20, 2013

We have a kindergartener at Copper Trails this year. So far Im not too impressed. The teacher seems not engaged and not very friendly. She appears to have a hard time communicating with parents. My daughter loved going to preschool and now it is a constant battle to get her going to school. I observe the teacher in the morning rarely greet the children in line and if she does she will greet specific kids and has yet to acknowledge mine or the end of the line since school has started. The lack of communication between myself and the teacher has me frustrated. Emails are rarely returned, she has yet to start to have parents volunteer in the class. When asked how my daughter is doing I get one sentence answers and I feel clueless of what really happens in the classroom. Do not think Ill return for my daughters 1st grade year.

Posted: September 15, 2013

We have a first grader and a kindergartner. I have to say I am very pleased with our kindergarten teacher. He is amazing, has the kids so involved using musical instruments, stuffed animals, songs and dance. He works with every child's needs and goes above and beyond to be sure they are met. Our first grade experience, very taken aback by the lack of communication through emails, even face to face with my daughters teacher. The amount of homework assigned is over the top! I feel that the first graders needs are not individually met and it seems to be a sink or swim operation. My daughters classroom environment seems cold and unwelcoming when I enter, she's has said her teacher is very strict and "not very nice". Although I can say the communication with her teacher has improved ( she's returning emails) hoping the year improves.We had such an amazing kinder year this far for both my kids I'm hoping we just have a fluke teacher this year for my daughter. The front office staff, although nice, fails to check I.d's. Unfortunately this day and age I feel they need to take the extra step and ID volunteers and early parent pickup , before relaeasing our children.

Posted: July 31, 2013

I am sad to say we bought a house in this area and we were hoping for a good school for our son. It has been very disappointing. My son had 3 teachers last year and multiple subs. How is a child supposed to learn with so much distraction and inconsistency. This school has a high turn over and is poorly run. The teachers I've come across could care less about the children and I am not sure why they went into teaching. Now there is a new vice principal and principal this year. They don't seem like they know what they are doing. Wish we could move. These West valley schools are horrible. They went from A rating to a B due to low test scores last year.

Posted: October 2, 2012

Copper Trails is a great school with dedicated staff. The administration is very involved and the teachers work hard with what they are given by the district to make learning fun for the kids. I think that every school probably has teachers who are still learning how to be amazing but that doesn't mean the whole school is that way. I have had mostly positive experiences at this school and I'm happy to say that my kids love going to school here!

Posted: July 26, 2012

My 3 children have spent 1 year at this school and so far I am a happy parent! They all had wonderful teachers! The teachers really seem to care about each student and go over and above! I have had several meetings with the principal, counselor, and teacher regarding my youngest son who had some difficulty with behavior this past year and I thought they were great! Very supportive of the teachers, the students, and me as a parent! I love it when I see a school where they dont brush things under the rug and they take time to work on issues! I love to see a school that takes time to discipline properly! It makes it a much more pleasant place! I am sad that he has moved and will not be there this comming year but fingers crossed that we will get a good principal to take his place!

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