Pacific Drive Elementary School

1501 West Valencia Drive

School District

Fullerton Elementary
Grade

K-6
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:25
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by other on March 10, 2024

I graduated in 1991 back when I was an immigrant. I am not sure if I can compare the school program back then to what is being followed now, but this school helped me adjust to American culture. I am a medical doctor now and I feel this school helped shape who I am now. One of my favorite things to do was hanging out in a public library at the back of the school after school hours. They had the best collection of "choose your own adventure" books!
Submitted by parent on May 30, 2019

My son was in a program here for those on the autism spectrum, after transferring out of a 10/10 school. While the teachers wanted to help my son at the 10/10 rating school, they were not given the resources and support they needed to help him. After going to this program, he is flourishing and is transferring back. I'd highly recommend this school. The staff is very kind and caring.
Submitted by parent on September 09, 2017

Love this staff. Caring for students firdt
Submitted by parent on May 03, 2017

My children have done great and have shown so much improvement!
Submitted by parent on May 03, 2017

My child is learning at grade level capacity and has showed great improvement in mathematics
Submitted by parent on May 03, 2017

Great. The teachers are amazing and really care for our kids.
Submitted by other on May 02, 2017

I'm very satisfied with this school and the all the stuff. My child is learning properly.
Submitted by teacher on April 26, 2017

I think this school is really going places. We are advanced with computer programing and innovation experiences.
Submitted by teacher on April 24, 2017

Pacific Drive rates a 5/5 for many reasons. We are committed to provide a safe, supportive, and collaborative learning environment that delivers the optimal 21st century learning experience for all students to explore, grow, and excel to their highest potential.This school strives to provide a variety of experience for all types of learners. From programming and coding in the classroom to Robotics, art class, Spanish class, and drama class after school, it creates opportunities for student success. It also has a solid multi-tiered system in both academics and behavior for the students at risk. Their RtI program has earned the Gold Ribbon Award in 2016 and their PBIS program has been awarded the Gold Implementation award.
Submitted by parent on March 01, 2017

10/10 this school is great and offers many programs and resources that other schools do not
Submitted by parent on September 27, 2016

I love my school the staff is very nice the teachers are so engage with the learning process the principal is amazing and always helpful the safety in the school had a great improvement Iam so happy to have my daughter attending at Pacific Drive
Submitted by principal on September 26, 2016

Pacific Drive school is focused on providing all students a rigorous and relevant education for the 21st Century! This year we launched a Computer Science and Innovation program in which students in grades Kindergarten through 6th are learning about coding, programming and STEM. We have exceptional parents who dedicate hours in making our school a safe and secure campus. We also have parent volunteers in our classrooms that participate and help with daily and special events. The teachers and staff have implemented a strong literacy program (RtI) and a positive behavior intervention supports (PBIS) program that have been awarded the Gold Ribbon Award and the Gold Implementation Award in 2016! Way to Dolphins!
Submitted by teacher on September 26, 2016

This school is very pro child. The curriculum and activities are student centered with maximum possible learning the driving force.
Submitted by teacher on September 26, 2016

From what I have observed over the course of 4 years, Pacific Drive steadily continues to grow. With a focus on literacy, Pacific Drive has implemented programs designed to meet the needs of students where they are. The students are happy because structures have been put in place, and teachers are collaborating to understand the students and their unique needs. Every Monday morning starts with a school assembly to recognize deserving students and build a sense of community. Pacific Drive has also been recognized as a Blue Ribbon School because of their "Fintastic Reader" literacy intervention program. Measures have also been taken to ensure student safety. The teachers are very caring , and truly understand the unique needs of the students in their community. The community itself cares about the quality of the school and continues to participate in volunteering time and assisting in developing new programs. This is a great community and great school getting greater!
Submitted by parent on September 10, 2013

Is good school teacher are getting better with this new principal they are on track.students n parents needs more involment there are few parents this year that they go n help but this school needs a group of parents to be team as for theirs kids to be successfull.thank you
Submitted by teacher on September 08, 2013

My school is great love the staff, students and parents. We all work very hard.
Submitted by parent on August 08, 2013

This school is one of the worst schools ever! I would not recommend for any parent to enroll their child in this school. the location is horrible, it is located in a gang neighborhood. the teachers and no good they don't care about their students because they have too many in the classroom to focus on its just ridiculous..the staff in the office is never up to date on their work. its just horrible all together so sad.
Submitted by other on June 25, 2012

**********PLEASE READ***** I have attended this school since kindergarden2000 till my sixth grade and being a sudent at the school i have to say yes eachers are going to be be different its life some are mean others are sweethearts and caring but that swhy theres an administration to report. i loved this school , in my time PARENTS did come the teachers didnt have to drive them there and every wednesday "yellow paket" giving students paper galore about info. i was upset reading some reviews but i have to say since i moved to texas right before junior high this school is AMAZING teacher actually teach! my school the kids dont know how to do anything this school made me skip two grades in texas education so please love what you have parents.