Carmichael Elementary School
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
Phone: (520) 515-2714
Fax: (520) 515-2951
District: Sierra Vista Unified District
GreatSchools Rating
charter • Grades K-6 • 285 students
Carmichael Elementary School, located in Sierra Vista, Arizona, is a charter elementary school. It has received a GreatSchools rating of 6 out of 10 based on its performance on state standardized tests.
Carmichael Elementary School is a charter school located in Sierra Vista, AZ. 285 students attend Carmichael Elementary School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 6/10 | 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 | 9/10 | 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. |
Worrisome patterns of chronic student absenteeism have been identified.
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Weve attended another school in the district where they lacked communication between staff and parents but not here. Dont judge this school by its location, the teachers and students seem genuinely happy to show up every day and weve not had any issues with safety concerns. Ive observed while attending crafts with parents and have seen the teachers taking the time to address each student if concerns and compliment their hard work. Some have been there for 15+ years but still enjoy the growth they help their students achieve. Both of my kids have said theyve preferred this school over the other and Id have to agree!
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Carmichael is an excellent school. We love that the boys and girls club operates on site. The teachers have been great for our two kids with extremely different needs.
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Posted: March 23, 2021
The office is unable to effictively communicate with themselves, students, or parents/guardians. They are completely overwhelmed and unable to properly run a school. In addition to that, my child and I were FORCED by the principal, counselor, and teacher, to discuss his private MEDICAL situation while standing in front of other parents and students at the pick up gate, as they tried to dupe me into signing him up for in-school Behavioral Health in order to get a Special Ed evaluation. The principal didn't introduce herself to me so I had no idea who she was as she straight SCOFFED that he had anything else but a behavioral health problem, eventhough they've already been notified he is medically fragile with Toxic Encephalopathy, they have PROOF from his Toxicologist already in his file, and they have been told psych medication is severely contraindicated due to hypertoxicity in his brain and body. He already has a brain specialist working with a team overseeing his conditions but they think they know better after only five days of school. I asked the counselor if I could read over everything and call her the next day to discuss and ask questions, and she said yes. So I called her the next day, and immediately she was abrupt, condescending, and rude- adamant she only had 5 minutes for me. I asked her several times to make an appointment instead, and she rudly refused, unprofessionally insisting I ask all my very serious questions only within the five minutes she was giving me. I read the paper I was being bullied to sign. They wanted me to sign over mental health decision-making to their in-school behavioral health team leaving me with only the option of providing input on his behavioral plan and when I insisted she clarify if this was part of the MET process she got angry and defensive, but eventually admitted it was not. They have been told repeatedly that his prognosis is FULL RECOVERY and that psych meds are severely contraindicated due to hypertoxicity. The specialists we already have actually KNOW him and our situation over the span of 3+ years but the completely overwhelmed, arrogant, and reckless staff at Carmichael think they know everything. They treat parents like insubordinate children to be punished when they are challenged, even when confronted with verifiable facts. The principal and her staff gaslight parents instead of admitting and fixing their wrongs, and they are unethically medicating children to make their job easier.
Posted: April 18, 2020
She uses outdated methods that have been proven to be ineffective and continues to have tunnel vision about what really works to help students progress and learn.
Posted: April 18, 2020
The principal is so afraid of losing enrollment and being sued, that she lets the students get away with a lot of misbehavior.
Posted: April 18, 2020
The principal has no clear homework policy. She does not even know what her teachers do for homework or if they give homework at all.
Posted: April 18, 2020
Most of the teachers work hard, but there is no clear plan or leadership from the principal.
Posted: April 18, 2020
The principal has no idea what it takes to manage an elementary school. The students are out of control. She will not take advice from staff that are the more seasoned teachers.
Posted: April 18, 2020
The principal is antagonistic and harsh toward her teachers and staff. She does not accept new ideas. She is arrogant and demeaning toward her staff except for a few teachers that are in her clique .
Posted: April 18, 2020
Horrible. I have never worked at a school in which the principal treated many of the teachers like children who need to be chastised and whipped into shape. This principal is so bad that some of the staff called her Cruella behind her back. The only people left at this school are those trying to hang on until retirement and her nauseating sycophants who tell her only what she wants to hear.
Posted: December 13, 2018
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Most definitely, I Love that they teach respect and kindness! Thank you
Posted: December 13, 2018
The school is run its confidence and wth care
Posted: December 13, 2018
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They deal with incorrect behavior immediately, this is really appreciated deeply thank you
Posted: December 13, 2018
I truly Love the school, and the teachers are really awesome. Ive been greeted with friendly smiles and concerns are handled right away. My Grand daughter has truly showed happiness and Loves her teacher so much!! Ms. Vick! Thanks from a very apply Grand mom Dotti Thompson
Posted: December 13, 2018
When ever my Grand daughter would miss school, because of illness she is given work to make sure she doesnt fall behind in class
Posted: April 5, 2017
Everyone is very helpful and willing to go the extra mile to help my child. There are a lot of extra-curricular opportunities and events. My student has really grown a lot this year. I'm sad that we will be moving to another town soon.
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Posted: March 2, 2013
My son is 4 years old & he started going to preschool here in Carmichael when he turned 3. He's in the peer program (not special ed program). Even though he's advance, he doesn't get bored or loose interest because his teachers Ms. Bonnie & Ms. Annie provide something new to learn for the kids. Both the special ed program kids & the peer program kids have their own goal to achieve in learning, and the teachers together with special therapist (speech & occupational therapist) help one another in providing a high quality of education to the kids even if it is only 2 hrs a day. The time constraint is not issue because the teachers & staff are the best...
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| 1 | Cimmaron Estates | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Sierra Vista | AZ | 1.4 mi | |
| 2 | Pueblo del sol | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Sierra Vista | AZ | 3.6 mi | |
| 3 | Canyon De Flores | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Sierra Vista | AZ | 6.1 mi |
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| Fort Huachuca | 3.2 mi. |
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