Socrum Elementary School

9400 Old Dade City Road

School District

Polk
Grade

PK, K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:14
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on August 11, 2022

School has gotten horrible with the new administration they have made the car riders line extremely dangerous almost causing multiple accidents in the first two days they denied my kid water at pe after playing in the hot Florida sun they made my other kid throw away unopened food in her lunch box after lunch witch cost me money they also denied her hot lunch because she had a drs note saying she can’t drink milk the kids are no longer allowed to wear boots when most of the kids come from rural areas the principal acts like she’s to good to talk to parents socrum elementary school is the worst it’s ever been
Submitted by parent on July 06, 2019

I would never recommend this school to even someone I don't care for! I have never seen a school who's staff honestly thinks that they have more of authority over your kids then you do. And will really try to scare you and use your rights against you. They will try to change your judgement as a parent with your child. Saying they're crying wolf when sick. And so on! Which I don't think so, not this Momma and DAd. The office staff always has an attitude and takes their sweet time to help you. The teachers forget it.. Sadly most of them should not even be a loud to teach especially Elementary children. And my kids have all went here since my youngest was in first grade. Unfortunately we are zoned for this school! And please don't even get me started about the coach who is extremely rude and unprofessional. My daughter has been bullied for the past two years. I have had countless meetings with the Principle and she is absolutely no help. I completely don't even understand how she can still be the Principle. And if you question any of the staffs decisions, be prepared to have a battle or being bullied yourself.
Submitted by parent on March 19, 2019

This school is a nightmare and that’s being kind. My child went to school there from Kindergarten to fourth grade. And we thought we’d seen and dealt with it all. But we were wrong! Needless to say our child does not go there anymore. And It has been a breeze every.single.day. Our child’s personality has changed 110% , he’s happy and not stressed out or worried over school. And he’s making straight A’s! We feel as his parents that the fourth grade teachers that our child had along with the Principal failed him. Some teachers just shouldn’t be teachers or atleast working with elementary. And that goes for the Principle as well. She does not stand or protect the child. She stands with her staff and that’s being nice. Majority of the staff are extremely rude and unprofessional. My child never felt safe his last two years of going there. From bullying to the teachers cursing calling the students Buttholes with an A. The list goes on! And in some how there was ALWAYS an excuse by the Principal and Assistant Principal for the behavior.(Unless the school board was involved.) Pathetic! We could name off so many other things because the list goes on and on. It’s just extremely sad and upsetting! I mean you’re trusting these people with your entire heart. To be the next best thing. Teaching and protecting our children. Making sure they are and feel safe, since we as parents cannot be there. And they’re failing them. So.. we just hoped to make other parents aware so they know what their family is getting into. And your child don’t have to endure unfortunately what our child and us as a family had to go through.
Submitted by other on November 17, 2016

No support from the staff, a teacher blamed me for her students misbehaving at the end of the day. She was so upset she blamed it on the fact that they went to recess. I'm sure her students have gotten into fights or trouble before. Hopefully the paycheck is worth it.
Submitted by parent on April 27, 2014

Socrum is a great school and the office staff are excellent. The new principal has been more than helpful. She has gone above and beyond to help my child who has adhd. Very helpful professional and understanding of our situation. COULDN'T ASK FOR A BETTER SCHOOL.
Submitted by other on April 27, 2014

I'm love my school my teacher has been helpful nice and fun. We have a great principal too.
Submitted by parent on August 23, 2013

My school is Socrum Elementary. This is the first year my son will be attending this school. He was in private last year, but transferred to public. Glad I chose this "A" school. The teacher and principal so far seems to be on top of things.
Submitted by parent on August 14, 2013

I had children go to this school, I am so glad we moved out of that school zone!. A young boy assaulted my daughter and the principle did not handle it correctly, I had to go above him just to take care of the issue! Would never recommend this school to anybody. Its a shame, I attended Socrum Elementary when I was younger, from kindergarten to 5th grade and my mother was PTA president. I used to love it. But the majority of the administrative staff are horrible. I can't stand the principle and I'm not too fond of any of the teachers there either.