Memorial Elementary School

764 Grant Avenue

School District

Maywood
Grade

PK, K-3
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:12
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on January 08, 2020

If it weren't for the teachers, I probably would have pulled my child out and gone broke sending them to private school. The administration needs to change, way too strict and rigid. They have no other forms of discipline for kids other than taking recess away, they can't think or just don't want to think outside of the box. Kids get written up for sneezing the wrong way in my opinion. If your child is having issues, you get called in for conferences like once a month but nothing ever changes. The administration tends to blame the parents for their kids behavior during school hours even though they refuse to follow any recommendations made by medical professionals on how to prevent those behaviors. Also PTO is EXTREMELY clicky and a tad bit unwelcoming...but the PTO does have fun events.
Submitted by parent on January 03, 2020

A bit rough in the beginning, but it is getting better now that I have communicated what I expect from them.
Submitted by parent on December 10, 2019

Overall good school but they have strict rules to follow.
Submitted by parent on September 13, 2018

Had a very difficult time getting the administration to do its job.
Submitted by parent on September 09, 2012

Great school. Awesome staff. Principal is just awesome. I wish the school had bus services. Other than that, I couldn't think a better school for my children.
Submitted by parent on January 18, 2011

This school is average. Just that. The class sizes are way too large. There is a heavy focus on standardized test scores. Many parents are heavily involved in the school and there is good school spirit, which is why I cannot say that the school is below average, however, the curriculum needs to be polished. My child had 3 years there of average and below average teachers. Eventually we left the school which was a great decision.
Submitted by parent on April 19, 2010

Great teachers, staff. Very clean and organized.