Arroyo Seco Elementary School

5280 Irene Way

School District

Livermore Valley Joint Unified
Grade

K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:20
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on May 19, 2023

Arroyo Seco is an excellent school. These ratings do not really capture the energetic, committed, and loving teachers at this school. Like any school, Seco isn't perfect, but the administration over the years has done an excellent job of making improvements year to year. The co-taught courses, socio-emotional interventions, discipline & positive reinforcement plans, and the rich collaborative teaching environment engages every level of student. Arroyo Seco has a very active PTA so if you're interested in supporting students in after school programs, events, and so on, you should join. As they say, it takes a village. Our students are facing more challenges now than ever and the teachers and staff at Arroyo Seco have risen to those challenges. I believe in this school and it really is what we make it. As the school continues to improve, one area of growth is outreach to non-English speaking families. The school continues to work on this, but it is an area of improvement.
Submitted by parent on September 03, 2020

Arroyo Seco is a school with a wonderful community. PTA is great. My kids loved every teacher they had . Every time we reached teachers and even our principal, we were listened . Overall Arroyo Seco is doing a great job in social distance learning .
Submitted by parent on February 05, 2020

We toured 4 schools (2 public, 2 private) before deciding to give our assigned neighborhood school a try. We talked to the principal and she showed us the classrooms, which were colorful and filled with artwork by the students. We’ve been happy with this school and value the sense of community; after all, these are our neighbors.
Submitted by parent on March 12, 2019

Absolutely wonderful! Love the staff and teachers!
Submitted by parent on March 19, 2016

Overall the parents are involved, caring and friendly. The staff is always available and the teachers are in touch with their students.
Submitted by parent on February 23, 2016

We transferred to this school from out of state. It has been by far the biggest mistake of our move. The front office staff is completely incompetent. The principal cares nothing about the students and makes excuses for the teachers. The teachers couldn't care less about the students and take eons to grade the very little work they do in class. If you transfer in, make sure that you ride the staff to get any IEPs or Gifted programs for your child. It will take forever and probably the involvement of the school district. I've never experienced incompetence like this before at a school. It is truly maddening.
Submitted by parent on September 24, 2013

This school has had an unfortunate downward trend since the new principal arrived in 2012. She is much more concerned with locking down the school and protecting problem teachers than with improving the students' experience. Worse, she punishes these elementary school students in a way that goes far beyond what is necessary -- the number of suspensions since she arrived is disturbing, including at least two suspensions of children who had never been in trouble previously for infractions that could and should have been dealt with in another, age-appropriate manner. Her demeanor with parents, whether they are checking in a child or asking about a teacher, is condescending and dismissive. On the plus side, parent involvement seems quite high here compared with other schools we've attended, and the extracurriculars are impressive for a public school of this profile. Academics are, as at many schools, hit or miss - a few outstanding teachers, a few real problems, and most in the middle somewhere. PTA is very active. The afterschool program seems to be quite good. The socioeconomic mix is decent. With differently focused leadership, this school may be outstanding again.
Submitted by parent on March 27, 2013

I just move here last year but my kids love this school :). They told me the teacher is nice and helpful
Submitted by parent on March 23, 2012

We removed our child from this school after she was constantly bullied by certain students. Nothing significant was done about the situation and the bullying continued. My child was afraid to go to school. We have withdrawn our daughter from this school and she is thriving at her new public school. Her new school has a strong anti-bullying policy and more academic programs. As a parent and former teacher, I do NOT recommend Arroyo Seco!!!!
Submitted by parent on March 18, 2011

I have three kids at Arroyo Seco and am generally pleased with this school. The teachers really make it all work-- dedicated, experienced, sincere. The parent involvement is high and any extra-curriculars come from parent-run programs now, due to state budget cuts. I really wish the PTA were more focused on learning programs and educational needs rather than parties and special events though. And please, please update our useless website! Any child who is willing to work and whose family is supportive at home can do well at this school. If anything, I would say the economically underprivileged and the English learners receive an disproportionate amount of attention and funds. I like the diversity and believe it is good for my kids. A very good school all around.
Submitted by parent on April 19, 2010

Great teachers, parents and community. Things are tough for public schools in California & the Arroyo Seco community really works hard to make it a great place for the kids.
Submitted by parent on April 19, 2010

Our school has a wonderful community feel to it with lots of smiling faces to greet us everyday. Between the hardworking teachers and the parents who volunteer tirelessly, we have the best school in the USA!
Submitted by other on April 19, 2010

I love knowing my grandchildren are going to such a great school.
Submitted by parent on April 19, 2010

It has great teachers, students and it is in a great community. The staff at the front office are friendly. Everybody has a smile for you.
Submitted by parent on April 19, 2010

The school is filled with great teachers and committed and friendly families.
Submitted by parent on April 16, 2010

Arroyo Seco Elementary is a great school! the teachers are wonderful and always welling to work with the parents.
Submitted by parent on February 26, 2010

I agree with you about the school being bad, school do have some isues and the school district or administration must look in and fix it. Thank you.
Submitted by parent on February 24, 2010

This is by far one of the best elementary schools across the country; the teachers are extremely patient and encouraging to all of the children - they have brought both of my kids out of their shell and they are excelling. I compare this to very high end schools where we have live in CT, Westchester NY, and PA. Further - the administrative staff is extremely professional and courteous - but they do maintain good control.
Submitted by parent on February 23, 2010

BAD, BAD, BAD school. If your not white watch out. The office clerk is very bad. I did not like the school, and some teachers make life very difficult for kids. Some teachers make life very difficult for kids who are not white, and try to push them out of school.
Submitted by parent on May 28, 2008

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