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Submitted by parent on July 11, 2021
All 4 of my children have attended MLA & we absolutely love them! The teachers & school go above & beyond. The communication is amazing. MLA feels like an extended family!
Submitted by parent on February 06, 2018
My son has a learning disability and up to today. The teachers have worked with him and our family a lot. I feel that teacher support the parents a lot.
Submitted by parent on June 03, 2017
MLA-E has been amazing for my child! They truly care about each student. All the staff take the time to get to know families and encourage a sense of community, you can tell they enjoy working here. My child is above grade level in many subjects currently, and I really like that teachers work wonderfully with kids at every level. We LOVE our school.
Submitted by parent on May 23, 2017
Fantastic school highly recommend MLA middle school in troutdale
Submitted by parent on August 21, 2013
There are many things I appreciate about MLA, but at the top of my list is the willingness of the teachers to work with each child as an individual. Children learn in different ways and at different speeds, and this school takes the time to find out what works for YOUR child... not how the statistics say they should perform. If we won the $5k, it could go toward a greatly-needed multipurpose room.
Submitted by parent on January 10, 2013
I am so grateful for MLA. From the teachers to the principal to the office staff, each and every person is dedicated to the students. I cannot say enough positive things about this school.
Submitted by parent on January 10, 2011
my students grades have improved tremendously since he started here in september 2010. he is now excited to go to class, and loves to participate. I would/ and have recomend this school to all our friends.
Submitted by other on April 15, 2010
My grand daughter's class is small. Her teacher, Mrs. Cope, really cares about each child. The children's security is excellent. I'm pleased that she'll be there for the rest of her elementary schooling.
Submitted by parent on April 13, 2010
Caring, innovative, hard working teachers, staff, and volunteers comprise MLA. This school is not just a school but a community for students, parents, and staff. WE all contribute along with our community to prepare the next generation to be innovative, stellar, and community thinkers. The education the students receive at MLA is comprehensive and still includes various 'specials' such as music, library, spanish, art, and drama.
Submitted by parent on April 13, 2010
Best education my daughter has had so far!! Accomidates several different learning styles, and meets the very unique needs of every student. Hard working teachers who care about kids!!!
Submitted by parent on April 13, 2010
I am so thankful for the team that makes up such a fantastic school...MLA. It is truly a wonderful community to be a part of. My kids LOVE their school and let everyone know it. I recommend this school to everyone and feel so blessed that my kids were able to get in when they did. It's a community that really cares about our kids.
Submitted by parent on April 13, 2010
It's a great community that strives for academic excellence while giving kids the freedom to learn at their own pace.
Submitted by parent on April 13, 2010
We miss MLA!!! We moved away from the Gresham area to Eugene and are in a 'good' school district but my children (4th grade and Kindergarten) and I miss MLA so much (I keep getting e-mails just to keep up on the school news) We were referred by friends who had a great experience there and we did too. The office staff are so wonderful. They knew each and every child by name and even knew my toddlers name. The class size was wonderful and the teachers were invested in the school and each individual child. I just can't say enough good things about the school. It is truly a wonderful little community (Sigh... maybe they will start an MLA in Eugene)
Submitted by parent on April 13, 2010
It is a family atmosphere and the teachers are great.
Submitted by other on April 13, 2010
I started as a parent volunteer at this school when it first opened . Though I struggled with the decision initially, I was grateful for the small school atmosphere and the caring teachers,staff, and parents. I never regretted the decision to move my son to MLA and he was well-prepared for middle school when he left. He left in 2004. I'm still here! I am privileged to work everyday with the students on Outdoor Social Skills (also known as Recess) otherwise you can find me in the office. I whole-heartedly recommend MLA to incoming students and parents.