Octorara El School

104 Highland Road

Atglen, PA 19310

School District

Octorara Area
Grade

3-4
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:11
Type

public

School Map for Octorara Area School District

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on October 12, 2024

This is my sons first year in the Elementary building and I'm far from impressed. This year he has come home upset numerous times that all he hears is yelling from the teachers, not at him, but at other students. I've heard teachers yelling from inside the building while I was on the other end of the parent pickup line. There needs to be some kind of separation with that because I've also spoke to other parents that also say the same. My son is in 3rd grade and recieved flash cards to practice for example 3+1, 2-0. To me that's absurd! This school is so far behind in the curriculum. My parents moved out here and when I started at Octorara I remember saying to myself how ridiculous, I've learned this 2 years ago!! My parents used to say they wouldn't send there dog to Octorara. I thought the PLC was great and as far as I was concerened the school had come a long way. Now I believe I was very wrong. Should have stayed in Downingtown, which is a wonderful school. I am considering private school at this point.
Submitted by parent on April 26, 2022

The school has multiple buildings that the students go in and out of. The quality of education is poor, the school is understaffed in all areas, the school only cares about sports and programs that make them money and the ones that don’t are shut down; many athletic opportunities currently available to students will be gone next year! There is a history of the district pushing students who struggle academically through to the next grade.
Submitted by parent on November 11, 2019

Our son had a wonderful experience at OES - supportive, caring teachers, effective communication, and an emphasis on meeting his learning needs. I realize there aren’t many other metrics to go by, but it’s such a shame that a school gets reduced to a number based on test scores. We’ve come across so many fantastic people, at the PLC and OES, who care deeply about the children they’re serving. That’s been apparent to us, as our kids enjoy going to school and continue to love learning.
Submitted by parent on August 26, 2018

I am very pleased with my son’s education, overall learning experience at OASD. It’s a rural school, but has great values, 1:1 district implementing 21st century skills and helping students be college and career ready.
Submitted by parent on October 23, 2013

My daughter was bullied and they did not want to take any responsibility for it. They rather have me take my child out of the school then move her to a safer working environment. Disgraceful!
Submitted by student on January 16, 2009

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Submitted by parent on July 15, 2008

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Submitted by parent on September 02, 2007

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