Florence B Mathis Elementary

600 9th Avenue

School District

Baldwin County
Grade

PK, K-6
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:13
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on January 14, 2019

We are so thankful for all of the staff and volunteers at Foley Intermediate. They truly go out of their way to help the children succeed.
Submitted by parent on November 04, 2018

Definitely a 5 star experience. This school is very welcoming and accommodating.
Submitted by parent on March 10, 2013

when my child went to school there during her 6th grade year, the first quarter she was AB honor roll. for no reason and without any consultation ms mansell placed her in a special ed class for math and reading. at the end of the second quarter my child had an F in both classes and A's for all other classes. i contacted the board of education and learned that the principal CAN NOT put a child in special ed WITHOUT first having a meeting with the parent and councilers. this never happened. this is not the only problem i had there. Ms mansell has no business working with children. maybe a custodian... but in no way with the education of these kids. she has ruined more children than she has ever helped. im glad she has been put on leave and hopfully she will be fired.
Submitted by parent on December 13, 2012

Worst school ever! The principle, Mrs. Mansell, is cold and will not listen. She intemidates the children into sayings or doing what she wants. Does not care about academics. Parents are not wanted at the school. Cannot wait to get out of this school. Have had the misfortune of having both of my children in this school and it does not get any better!
Submitted by parent on January 10, 2011

I feel Foley Intermediate is a great school. Not only do the have great teachers but the office and cafeteria personnel are wonderful. All my children have attended this school and they have done an amazing job preparing them for middle school. Some parents have issues with discipline but I think its because they come from schools with no accountability for their conduct code and uniform policy. The single gender classes are great for children who want/need structure and more attention than other students, I have had 2 children to go through these classes. Ms. Mansell is a great principal, she cares for every student! The children are held accountable for their actions, good and bad.They need more parent volunteers, it takes everyone to make a great school.
Submitted by parent on December 09, 2010

I HATE this school. We had such a great experience at Foley Elem and this school just can not compare. I can not stand the principal- she is cold, rude, and ineffective. I am sick and tired of hearing about what color socks my daughter wore. I am sick of seeing check marks for not picking her book bag up off the floor or dropping a pencil. I put her in an all girls class after extensive research and was very disappointed in her teacher, grades and the curriculum. I ended up pulling her out and putting her in a mixed class. There are some serious class and race issues at this school as well. I am still not happy with her grades and know since we have NEVER had a problem until now that this is a school issue. I also know that I am not the only parent who feels this way. I wish the BCBOE gave one iota of a care about what the parents think about Ms. Mansell and the way she is running that school. I also can not stand the complete lack of communication from the school or them trying to tell me I am wrong because I feel this way. If you can-send them to Magnolia or home school them until 7th grade.