West Side Elementary School

344 Polk Street Northwest

School District

Marietta City
Grade

K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:14
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on February 14, 2025

My experience with this school is one of pure disappointment and horror. First and foremost the front desk receptionist is extremely rude, cold, and uncaring. She has never treated me with respect nor kindness. She's always cold and unattached.
Submitted by parent on August 29, 2023

West Side is such a special place! From the leadership to the academic programs to the wonderful teachers- there really is no place like West Side! Here students are challenged and supported and given endless opportunities to learn. They offer wonderful extracurricular activities and clubs that meet student needs and interests. I have had 4 children attend at various times and all have felt supported and loved going to school. I’m proud of this school and thrilled that my children get to go there. As a realtor, this school is requested often as a place that parents want their child to attend.
Submitted by other on June 04, 2022

My granddaughter attends Westside elementary just completed her first year. She loves going to school and she has a few friends. She is very social and I have not seen any evidence of bullying or discrimination. I love children and have worked with children of all socioeconomic levels including those that are challenged. We as adults participating in the growth and disciplines of our youth look forward to seeing them become positive and confident people.Congratulations to the Principal and all the staff at Westside Elementary for promoting love and respect among all that are a part of our childrens’ education.
Submitted by parent on March 16, 2022

My daughter really likes the school. She is thriving. She has made a lot of friends and her test scores are good. She likes participating in many after school programs. The environment though mostly great, is also incredibly elitist. We are a working class family with two working parents and anytime we’re at a school function it somehow comes up and is clear we are looked down upon. She has had a problem with bullying and also speech. They seem like they are willing to do anything to help but so slow.
Submitted by parent on August 14, 2019

We relocated from California and our daughter goes to West Side. The difference between her experience in Northern California and here is vast. She was recently diagnosed with ADHD and the teachers made small adjustments that allow her to thrive, even before her 504 plan was implemented. She is very actively engaged and her grades skyrocketed. We are incredibly pleased with the staff and the facilities at West Side.
Submitted by parent on November 05, 2017

Excellent school I have no complaints at all !
Submitted by parent on January 09, 2017

We visit the school on a very regular basis to visit our two grand kids during their lunch times. Front office ladies, custodians, lunchroom monitors, Principal, food servers, and kids are extremely nice, helpful and very kind to us. The children all interact very well as far as we have seen during our visits. I am Hispanic and have never been made to feel not welcomed. On the contrary, we are always welcomed. My grand children love their experience at West Side for three years now. Grandparents.
Submitted by parent on January 03, 2017

If you are not Caucasian with a husband who makes enough money for you to be a stay at home mom....you wil not be welcomed. They have cliques and they look down on you. Myself and the Hispanic parents are not included or feel welcomed to participate. The PTA will gladly take our money and won't even say hello. The test scores may be great, but I don't want my child or myself to feel like second class citizens. Marietta City Schools has other schools with more of a diversity and welcoming school environment.
Submitted by parent on October 02, 2014

We moved into the city, from Cobb, so our children could attend West Side Elementary. My Kindergartener LOVES her teacher and her school! She is thriving and so is her older brother in 3rd grade. West Side has EXCEEDED our expectations and we couldn't be happier! From what I see, SO MANY families agree!
Submitted by parent on October 01, 2014

Not the school that it used to be! My son's K teacher was burned out on teaching and obviously didn't enjoy teaching. She made his first experience with elementary school miserable. She even admitted that she preferred teaching girls rather than boys. She failed to communicate with me consistently on my son's progress and failed to give my son the attention he needed to thrive. He ended up HATING school until I moved him to a better school. VERY DISAPPOINTED in Westside but happy now that my son is happy and thriving with a GREAT teacher at a great school that makes learning fun and gives the children the attention they need to thrive!
Submitted by other on August 25, 2014

If you fit into a certain "clique" (socioeconomic range/status) you'll love this school. If you are looking for a school that respects diversity and treats everyone fairly regardless of race/ethnicity/income...keep looking. Test scores aren't everything.
Submitted by parent on August 25, 2014

I see that Westside Elementary is rated 9 at Great Schools.com. Sounds like the teachers are doing a great job. I am hoping that the new staff will hold up to the amazingly high standards. I bought a house in this school district because of Westside. A good school is the representation of the community. Great to hear that the "helicopter moms" are participant ing in their childrens life. I know I will be as well! Good job Westside, keep up the great score!
Submitted by parent on June 02, 2014

West Side Elem. was a wonderful school until it decided to violate IEPs & 504s. Without a lawyer or even with a lawyer, parents are encouraged to move their children, to another MCS elementary school, if their child requires any extra help. Too much stress is on the teachers & children over test scores. There are also many high-maintenance, helicopter-parents trying to run everything: from every single school function to extra-curriculum such as Drama or PTA events. We have to keep our heads down if we don't agree with the school or school board in fear of all of our children (K, 2, & 3rd) being rejected by their peers thanks to their parents. It is a public school!! not a private school. We all pay taxes, but people keep pushing it to feel & appear to be private: by telling parents to leave if they don't like what is going on.
Submitted by parent on February 16, 2013

My child's classroom teacher is A+. She is the best that school system could offer and parents could hope for. When it comes to classifying child's language, this school failed terribly. If your child is Native English Speaker, don't mention in Enrollment Form any other languages that one parent speaks (write three times English) because your child will end up to ESOL even their Native Tongue is English and their English is at the level of age group.