Marvin Elementary School

2411 South Marvin Avenue

School District

Los Angeles Unified
Grade

K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:20
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by other on December 01, 2023

Iw went to this in 2016-2021 i loved it so much it is a very fun school i really loved it the staff are fun to talk t and the teachers are nice too
Submitted by parent on August 25, 2023

The APEIS Sallie McIntyre is the worst thing that ever happened to this school. She has poor communication skills, people skills and no skills at doing her job effectively. She has a very bad attitude towards parents even colleagues. I personally know people at this school and people there are not happy with her. She talks down on people and abuses her authority. She has no knowledge of anything in her department. There was a special needs child who eloped from the school and a stranger found him and turned him in and NOBODY KNEW. What kind of special ed service is that??? . If your child is in need of special services DO NOT send them here. Sallie McIntyre IS THE WORST! TRUST ME! Marvin, you guys could do so much better without Sallie McIntyre.
Submitted by parent on April 21, 2021

Today was the first day back at school after over a year of students taking virtual classes. My son had a nosebleed right before school. They said he'd get a new mask. When my son was picked up at 3pm by the caregiver, he still had the same bloody mask on. CDC guidelines are not being followed for children. The staff could care less.
Submitted by parent on June 12, 2020

Horrible experience for my child. She spent 2 years there and gained nothing.
Submitted by parent on September 19, 2018

My son has been attending Marvin since second grade and is now in fourth grade. The teacher and staff at Marvin made my son feel welcome and safe. He loves the his teacher and friends and is always excited to share all the amazing things he has learned. He enjoys the arts offered at Marvin which consist of visual arts, music, and dance which allows him to explore his creativity. I enjoy their annual programs specially International day where the whole school participates and its filled with learning of cultures around the world. My son has also enjoyed the after school soccer provided by Mid City Academy on Wednesdays.
Submitted by parent on September 18, 2018

My son is in first grade at Marvin and he LOOOOOVES MARVIN! Ever since kindergarten, he felt at home and safe at Marvin! He looks forward to going to school! He loves the office staff, the teachers and all of the friends he has made so far! The community of teachers, parents and staff at Marvin are hard working and loving! They have done everything to make my son feel at home at his place of learning! Everything a mother and father want for their child! Right?
Submitted by parent on February 24, 2017

This school is excellent my daughter went here for 5years and my other daughter is going to go too
Submitted by parent on January 17, 2017

The school is great !! I like that the principal likes to be involved in all activities. One thing that needs improvement is the personal that works in the office. They can be more friendly sometimes they are kind of rude and it seems that they don't want to be bother.
Submitted by parent on December 09, 2015

Great school. Very dedicated teachers and staff.Marvin offers many programs to help every student succeed.
Submitted by parent on October 17, 2014

Marvin is a great school. The principle Mr. Chum is very involved with the kids. He waits for the kids at the entrance every morning and you'll see him walking down the halls rather than sitting in his office all day. The teachers are great and caring, well at least the ones I know who are Ms. McPherson, Ms. Woods, Ms. Llanos and Ms. Fuentes. I have two boys and they're are doing great. Thank you staff from Marvin and keep up the good work!!! Also thank you staff from YDP the teachers are also great! Ms. Mitsy and Ms. Reyna! Thank you!
Submitted by other on April 17, 2014

Marvin is a great school. Teachers and staff work very hard. I am very happy to see that more and more parents are now getting involved and help teachers to make school a happy and successful learning experience for our children.
Submitted by parent on August 08, 2013

Very deicated principal..no longer Ms. Cass by the way, she was also great, but Mr. Shum is amazing. Wish there was more parent involvement in regards to the kids
Submitted by parent on November 04, 2011

We are new to Marvin this school year. We are happy with our child's teacher and feel fortunate to be in her classroom. I experience some of the other staff to be gruff and rough around the edges - not exactly gentle and nurturing to 5 year olds. The office staff are very professional. The Administrative leads are standoffish. Message is: "we want parent involvement". Policy is: "stay out". On the first day of Kindergarten parents needed to go when the bell rung. My child had JUST met the teacher only 3 days before the first day of school. That was sign #1 that there's a lack of awareness of the emotional health and age appropriate needs of these kids. Then 3 weeks later we were told not to walk our kids to their classroom and to say goodbye at the yard. My child was not ready to wander off to the class yet and this was really distressing to her. So the explicit policy is parent involvement, while the implicit policy is drop off your kids and you'll see them (not the teacher - i.e. no check in or feedback) at 2. And the best is that they use candy treats as rewards for good behavior.
Submitted by parent on May 24, 2011

This is a great school that offers alot of help for students with any kind of learning dissability. Teachers,psychologist and school principal work together to fit student needs. I as a former student at Marvin Elementary and now my son attending here, am very happy and satissfied with the help he has been provided. I recomend this school to anyone who is looking for their kids to succeed.
Submitted by other on May 14, 2011

umm hello well first of all i wanna say that marvin elementary is the BEST SCHOOL EVER this is coming from a 12 year old and i have been at marvin since i was in pre-school and it is he funnest safest coolest nicest school ever i just graduated marvin last year in 2010 it 2011 now i really miss marvin because its hard beinq at marvin since i was 5 and then just leaving all of a sudden so i try to back as much as i can but my mom say that no one can pick me up to go to marvin but it dosent stop me i still try very hard to go back to see my old teachers , they are the reason i am who i am today and the reason why i got to graduate from marvin the best yearz at marvin for me was 3nd 4th and especially 5th i love marvin i alwayz have and i alwayz will so any parent that need to find a perfect school for their kids be sure to look up marvin avenue language magnet elementary. i really hope i get to go back to marvin because its the place tht i had the best moment of my life, u can see how much it means to me,when i was there i couldnt wait to leave but now i reqret it and wish i was there again but i know tht can happen again..well i love you marvin and i always will GO MARVIN
Submitted by parent on September 15, 2010

Congratulations MARVIN on your achievement score of 806 ! You did it ! Your hard work has paid off.