Mission Valley Elementary School

41700 Denise Street

School District

Fremont Unified
Grade

K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:20
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on January 09, 2024

Great school with perfect academics and learning. Love the PTA and how engaged the parents are.
Submitted by parent on October 12, 2023

This is a professional staff-supported school, kids are happy and safe here. My son started here from K, from my view, this is a great school for learning and healthy growing.
Submitted by other on May 30, 2021

As a former student myself of Mission Valley Elementary, I agree on a lot of what the negative and positive reviewers write. For example, the write-up system is really negative, and I pretty much cried whenever I got one. Yeah, I was a wimp. However, I never experienced much bullying. I never truly hated my peers. (Almost) all of them were relatively nice. The homework was pretty much pages out of the text book for math and science, a reading log, and a bunch of projects that were usually exclusive to "classwork" and "homework". It's a little outdated, which is why I gave it a three. The homework given out depends on the teacher. They can be creative and have more than one solution, or are just "follow the instructions" with everybody hanging up the same thing. For learning differences, I gave it a two. It barely integrates general education students with special education students, apart from a few getting to hang out during P.E., or one getting to hang out during English. As far as I remember, we didn't even have the same recess times! The teachers I got were nice to the students, and although I feel that some of them played favorites (me not being one of them always), none of them particularly picked on me. Except for 4th grade. As they say, third to fourth is a pretty big leap forward, but I'm sure that that teacher thought I was "the class comedian" or something and kept picking on me as the "this is not what you should do" example whenever I made the tinniest mistake, and gave out write-ups for the littlest of things that I did. For example, I did my homework when school was pretty much over and we were about to leave the classroom, some girls tattle-tailed on me at my table, and BAM. Write-up. For apparently lying when checking my answers from the filled in bubbles and doing my homework in class. Another student said they did their math homework, and they didn't get caught. Spreading negativity to a "delinquent" (which I wasn't) is not the way to teach them. Anyway, enough with my rant. Out of seven teachers, only one is memorable for being bad. 6/7 is closer to 5/5 than 4/5. 1/7<1/5. Keep in mind, this experience is pre-pandemic, though. Only a fourth of my sixth grade was spent during quarantine (starting at March).
Submitted by parent on April 09, 2021

My son attended this school for 2 years. The school and teachers are great. My son still can manage the distance learning very well because the teachers work hard and have patience to work with students.
Submitted by parent on March 15, 2021

I never do reviews but when I read the review bellow about the zoom classes, I think I should express my opinion because I completely differ with that. I am very satisfied how the school reinvented the way of learning in this hard time with the pandemic. The classes are really motivating considering the new scenario. The teachers and staff are kind and helpful. We have some issues sometimes but not because of the school, but because of the new situation that asks us as parents some flexibility and understanding. I have seen how some other schools are doing with distance learning and I can assure that Mission Valley Elementary School is far better.
Submitted by parent on March 08, 2021

In my child's zoom classroom, I can deeply feel that the teacher is playing favoritism because she largely calls and promotes specific students. Talking about teaching, there is no any engaging method that can be seen. What she is doing is just reading the textbooks and lecturing over. As for her homework, there are tons of homework, and most of them are not effective in improving students' academic abilities. Many students still need extra English or math classes outside of school.
Submitted by parent on October 25, 2019

We enjoy the experiences. The result has been positive. My son graduated from Mission Valley, and is a student leader and top basketball player in the high school. Thank teachers in Mission Valley for helping him go thru all the challenges and get to this point.
Submitted by parent on September 10, 2019

The school does not foster a learning mindset. The teachers are average. The school has high API only because of the extra classes that children go to outside. In spite of so much space and facilities at their disposal, children have PE only 2 days a week. There is no music, drama or arts in the curriculum. Math and language are substandard. School ends at 2.40p.m and at 1.10 p.m on early release wednesdays. I find it hard to understand how this is supportive of lower income groups because this practice mandates spend on after care. The system is outdated and falls between 2 stools. It lacks both the old rigorous school discipline and new age modern approach to education. Maybe this is how all public schools are, but I have been exposed only to Mission Valley and I have been disappointed.
Submitted by parent on August 19, 2019

Very good school for my kids. Teachers are great and friendly.
Submitted by parent on June 01, 2019

Superb. Principle Mapelli is great! Teachers are supportive. Children are well behaving. What else can you ask for?
Submitted by parent on June 01, 2019

Great experience with Mission Valley. My daughter loves going to the school everyday.
Submitted by parent on June 01, 2019

Very good school. My kid really likes it.
Submitted by parent on June 01, 2019

Both of my children go to Mission Valley. The leadership is great, and the teachers are super awesome. Best school ever!
Submitted by parent on May 31, 2019

Both my children have great experience at this school, and we have nothing to complain.
Submitted by parent on May 31, 2019

Excellent. I am a classroom volunteer in this school, I am so happy the classroom management and teachers' works. I volunteered in school library too. There is another amazing place for children.
Submitted by parent on May 11, 2019

My experience at this school is hopeless.
Submitted by parent on March 17, 2019

The new principal has made a big positive difference for the students. She and the teachers are truly invested in the children. Most teachers are really invested in the kids, and do a lot with very little resources. They always treat the students and parents with respect. It has a been a wonderful experience for us in elementary!
Submitted by parent on October 17, 2017

Truly one of the best schools. Extremely involved in student enrichment and all round development of a student. Children enjoy going to this school and develop a very strong bond with staff and friends. The write-up system prepare students to be responsible for their actions and keep parents informed.
Submitted by parent on March 20, 2017

Five star as I see Students/Parents/Teachers/Staff/Principal all are working towards one goal...
Submitted by parent on February 02, 2015

We moved to Mission Valley in 2013,my son got amazing teachers in 4th and as well in 5th grade this year.Both the teachers are amazing and reply back promptly for anything you ask about your child.My son likes PE and science lab teachers as well,he absolutely loves this school.I noticed a few bad reviews about the office staff,but I feel Office Staff is really helpful.I interacted with Mrs. Richardson in the office multiple times, she is awesome.Other young lady(I forgot her name)in the office is also very polite.Mrs. Richardson always explains patiently and in detail.I also want to talk about Weekly Reward Letter in Mission Valley. Kids get used to it after few weeks,like other things going on at the school.During first month of the school, your child will get weekly letter reward even if get 2 write-ups in a week.Teachers give the warning before giving a write-up. Also they give passes or tickets for child's behavior performance in the classroom which you can use against write-up.My child loves the 2 Letter Reward parties where the whole school participates.Overall,the school is awesome and yes,the kids are academically very competitive,but it has the healthy effect on my son.