Hoffman-Boston Elementary School

1415 South Queen Street

School District

Arlington County Public Schools
Grade

PK, K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:11
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on May 20, 2019

Both my boys had an amazing time at Montessori program in this school!!!
Submitted by parent on December 04, 2017

The principal is amazing and sets a great tone. Each classroom teacher and "specials" teacher has been effective and communicative. Diverse community that celebrates differences and teaches character, kindness, etc.
Submitted by parent on July 08, 2017

Absolutely great school. We've had two children attend for two years (in different grades/teachers) and are very pleased with all of the teachers and administrative staff. The Principal, Ms. Graves, and the Assistant Principal, Ms. De LaCruz, are great leaders that we've seen engage proactively with the students, teachers and parents. We actually appreciate the school so much we bought a house in the neighborhood.
Submitted by parent on May 17, 2017

Really apathetic teachers that do not care about their student's well being. Stunned at how apathetic some of them are. There are some good staff, but I would say 70% of the staff and teachers are there to punch in and out.
Submitted by parent on May 31, 2016

My son is nearly complete with his first year at Hoffman-Boston. He is in Pre-k and I could not imagine getting a better experience at any private institution. His teacher was just exceptional. She provided such a solid foundation of skills combined with my work at home, he is reading on Kindergarten level. She was able to do this in a warm, loving and most of all FUN atmosphere for the children. I've observed many of the teachers in the wing all exuding that same thoughtful, warm engagement with their students.The principal, Mrs. Kimberly Graves is so personable and goes out of her way to get to know both the students and parents. She has a vision of excellence for this school and it comes across in all aspects of her work there. This is a great neighborhood school with lovely staff and a diverse student population.
Submitted by parent on December 31, 2015

I don't usually write reviews, but had to after reading the parent (or child, based on the spelling/grammar) rant from early December. How bizarre, I'm wondering if they posted a review on the wrong school! Every event we've been to, the principal, who EVERYONE will tell you is as warm and caring as a person can possibly be, emphasizes the need for open parent teacher communication. It is our third year at the school, and other than one teacher, we have found all of them to be very engaged, caring, and approachable. Our children love it there, and the community feeling is incredible. I feel as though the last reviewer had some personal problem that's being translated into a false and hysterical - and let's face it, very poorly written - review.
Submitted by parent on April 08, 2015

This is our first year at HFB, which we chose due to its STEM concentration (it is not our neighborhood school.) We were going to see how the year went before deciding whether to remain here, primarily because of the negative reviews. We are so happy we decided to try it out - the staff here is amazing, as is the administration. Ms. Graves is committed to both improving the school and to bringing the community together, and genuinely cares about the students and their families. The art, music, and STEM teachers are absolutely fantastic, and my child loves going to school (she gets so upset when I take her out for a day, or even if I pick her up early!) Many of the students here are from immigrant families, which is why the English scores are a bit lower than average, but any child can thrive here!
Submitted by parent on March 23, 2015

Love Ms. Tagle Pre-K teacher!!! My daughter have learned so much since she was enrolled at HBS. Staff are friendly
Submitted by parent on May 15, 2014

This is my son's second year at Hoffman-Boston. I enrolled him with great hesitation because of the negative review provided to me by people in the community. After observing the school keenly and getting involved (as all parents should), I must say that I have no regrets enrolling my son in this culturally and economically diverse school. It will make better prepared to have successful interactions with all types of people. The staff, from the Principal (Ms. Graves) to the custodians, are so invested in making this school a great representative of Arlington Public Schools. Sure their rating isn't as high as North Arlington Schools, but I can assure you that their teaching staff is just as strong, creative, intelligent, and dedicated to the students. Needs of many students at this school are greater than those of students in N. APS schools, but that is not a cause to flee to another school, but this school has the supports in place to give these students the best education they can get. Strong parental support in the PTA will help move this school up a N. APS school rating so parents of this school community, let's rally together and show people how fantastic HB really is!!!
Submitted by parent on June 07, 2012

Hoffman-Boston is an excellent school with extremely dedicated, caring, kind, and compassionate teachers, staff, and administrators. I have two sons that attend here and I call their teachers the miracle workers. Both of my sons are diagnoised with ADHD, which is difficult to deal with and requires much patience, the teachers and staff here have given me so much support as I travel through the adventures of ADHD. They were always supportive and addressed each and everyone of my concerns and they were very flexible and accomadating with my request to visit their classroom. The level of teaching and academic experiences present at Hoffman-Boston are superb in my opinion. My children have had experiences here that will touch and enrich their lives and they will be that much fortunate for having been there at Hoffman-Boston! Also I would like to say that when looking for schools for your children, don't let one bad review stop you, you have to inform yourself and visit the school and really become involved to make your own wise deciscions about what is best for your child.
Submitted by parent on January 25, 2012

My autistic son had a horrible experience in the so called "ABA" autism classrom here last year. He regressed so much that it's taking him a year now and he still hasn't caught up. I was not allowed to observe or even talk with the teacher unless the autism coordinator (who, by the way, is over 19 schools!) was present! I was told things were being done, only to find out later, they weren't. I wasn not welcome in the school, and sent back to the office to wait even when I had signed in for an IEP meeting! I picked up my son every day, but was never allowed to talk with the teacher. My son was only 3 years old. I do not trust that school. It seemed they were hiding things from us.