Humboldt Elementary

Schools That Work

Humboldt Elementary

Public, Rural

Grades K-6

Dewey-Humboldt, AZ

Positioned in Dewey-Humboldt, a small town with a rich mining history, Humboldt Elementary used to be known as the “little school down the hill.” Fifteen years ago, expectations for its students were low, and it was a fraction of a point from being labeled “under-performing” by the state of Arizona. New leadership and a data-driven approach have led to a dramatic turnaround and national accolades for their successes.

2010 National Blue Ribbon School
2013 Title I Distinguished School
Outperformed the state on all standardized tests since at least 2010

Differentiated Instruction
Small Group Work With “I Choose”
When teachers began asking for time to work with students in small groups, Humboldt Elementary found the time for them.
Differentiated Instruction
Making Differentiation Possible
A 30-minute block for either an elective or extra support made small-group interventions feasible in large classes.
Parent Partnership
Sharing Data to Create Stronger Parent Partnerships
By sending home detailed data reports that focus on a specific skill, Humboldt opens a two-way line of communication with parents about their child's learning.
Parent Partnership
Demystifying Student Data for Parents
Visit an elementary school that shares student data with parents so they can help their kids with homework.
Assessment
Making Student Data Part of the Conversation
Humboldt Elementary, a school once on the verge of being labeled under-performing, turned to data to move the bar on student success.

Schools That Work

Humboldt Elementary

Small Group Work With “I Choose”

Making Differentiation Possible

Sharing Data to Create Stronger Parent Partnerships

Demystifying Student Data for Parents

Making Student Data Part of the Conversation