Mclendon Elementary School

3169 Hollywood Drive

School District

Dekalb County
Grade

PK, K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:10
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on May 25, 2018

My child really enjoyed his Pre-K experience at Mclendon! His teachers were kind and observant as well as the surrounding staff . There was a good blend of learning mixed with fun activities too. The school has a supportive and caring environment. Also loved the diversity at Mclendon as this will prepare our kids for what the real world actually looks like. This school is making some real progress!
Submitted by other on April 12, 2018

This school is growing and turning around! it's awesome to see. The students are improving and the teachers and administrators are caring more about the students. Great environment and when they move on to Druid Hills Middle they are prepared. The school is diverse also which is good for the students as they matriculate through school and life.
Submitted by parent on June 14, 2017

I am horrified at the treatment of my child, who has learning differences.
Submitted by parent on January 16, 2017

The teachers are any schools most valuable asset; and McLendon has some of the most caring; compassionate; engaged and committed teachers... that enjoy teaching and look forward to enriching children. I have seen first hand how many schools can be over crowded and your child becomes another number; not at this school. Its a hidden gem.
Submitted by parent on July 23, 2015

McLendon is a hidden gem. Our son has attended for the last 3 years and we are thrilled with the school. The staff are amazing, his class sizes are smaller than average, and the aftercare program is great. The school strongly promotes strong character traits and negative behaviors are not tolerated. I especially like the diversity of the school which mirrors the Atlanta area. The new principal and Asst. Principals are excellent. The PTA is gaining traction and have been doing great new things including ground beautification and gaining community sponsorship.
Submitted by parent on January 02, 2015

I absolutely love this school and all the staff!! I have 4 children in this school, will be 5 next year. I was worried about the schools moving to Atlanta, but I was pleasantly surprised! I am going to be sad when my oldest has to move to middle school!! The kids actually want to go to school. Couldn't ask for a better place for my children to learn!!
Submitted by parent on April 02, 2014

Some of the teachers are great, like Ms. Sribnik. But the kids at this school are out of control. My sons 5th grade class was not allowed to play out side for the entire year because of the kids behavior issues. He used to tell me stories about the the fights and desks getting flipped over by kids and the kids screaming at the teacher. This school has a rating of 1 on great schools. I am surprised it is even still open. A great teacher only does so much good when they spend the majority of their time dealing with severe behavior issues. This school like a prison yard.
Submitted by parent on September 11, 2013

McLendon is a great school with friendly, caring teachers & staff. My daughters transferred mid year and were welcomed with such warmth. My oldest daughter went from failing math in her previous school to getting an A 3rd semester and a final grade of a B+. The diversity of the students that attend make it a great life experience for the children. My girls love McLendon!
Submitted by parent on August 22, 2013

We have had good learning results with McClendon for 3 years , would like to see more parent participation, it's would make such a wonderful difference.
Submitted by parent on August 08, 2013

My daughter had not even started yet and already I'm highly disappointed. The staff in the office us rude they don't like to even answer their phones and if they do finally answer they do it with an attitude. I was already skeptical because in 09 they list my friends son. He was 5 or 6 and they didn't know where he was luckily the baby found his way home but how do you let a child that small get on a bus they don't supposed to be on and walking home by himself. I am totally unimpressed by what they have shown me so far and i have to trust them with my 5 year old daughter.....i don't know about this....
Submitted by parent on May 24, 2012

Both of my daughter's attended this school for 3yrs. Mr Mac is the best principle this side of Atlanta. He loves the kids and doesn't play around. It is an Internation school made up os more than 20 different nationalities. The kids learn so much from each other and there's no such thing as color. I'm really going to miss the teachers as much as they're going to miss my kids.... :(
Submitted by student on June 24, 2009

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