Manitoba School

4040 West Forest Home Avenue

School District

Milwaukee
Grade

PK, K-8
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:15
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by teacher on December 15, 2022

As a former teacher at this school,I would say to all good families out there, run! Unfortunately, the principal( like many in MPS) has neither the skills nor expertise to do their job. They could never manage a classroom. The admin ,for the most part, is insulated and mostly concerned with keeping those 100K+ jobs. Violence, disrespect, and disruption by students and parents ,is met with: What could you as a teacher have done differently? Or, “ The student is Special Ed and has an IEP. We can’t do anything.” No ownership is ever put on the bad parents or students.
Submitted by other on January 19, 2020

The leadership at this school is atrocious and doesn’t address constant bullying and misbehavior by students. There’s also extreme dysfunction and disorganization throughout the building.
Submitted by parent on November 23, 2017

Love the teachers and the school. Do not like the leadership.
Submitted by parent on April 05, 2017

The teachers are wonderful but the principal ms. Goodwin she should not be a principal at all . She does not know how to run a school, my daughter in 5th grade was getting bullied by a girl in her class and she did nothing about it but put the blame on my kid and let the mother yell at me and my husband and said she was going to call the cops on us and then it continue to get worse and the girl then started bullying my oldest daughter in 7th grade who is in special education classes and has a little speech problem . My daughter couldn't even focus in school anymore my youngest was scared to go to school when her best friend was not their. It even go to a point were the mother gave my oldest a dirty look and then the mother and daughter were pointing at my oldest. This girl even told my youngest if she sits next to her and she gets a disease and dies shes suing my daughter and told my daughters to watch their back , and again nothing has been done to this girl . This was my kids 2nd year at Manitoba I thought it was a good school but now I had to pull my kids out of school 2 months ahead of time and home school them. I even told the school to give me the mothers name and address so I can give it to the cops but they refused. If I could rate zero stars because of the bullying I would.
Submitted by parent on October 20, 2015

My kids first yr at this school no problems at all great communication with teachers I would highly recommend this school
Submitted by parent on October 20, 2015

They have such a great staff, and take great care of special needs children. My daughter has medical issues that require not only special education teachers, but a nurse in school. Everyone works together to do what needs to be done for them to learn, have fun and be safe. Manitoba is a very special school that takes Pride! In thier students & staff.
Submitted by other on October 20, 2015

There are some fantastic and hardworking teachers at Manitoba. The special education program does a fabulous job supporting and teaching students with orthopedic impairements. Regular education students and special education students learn to work together and learn how to be caring about others, even if they have differences.
Submitted by parent on March 05, 2013

My kids, nieces, and nephews have gone to Manitoba since K4 a total of 4 years. I would NOT recommend this school. They are so diorganized, no control, and the worse part is they do nothing about bullying. I recent pulled my children. I loved the teachers but who is running the school and how is a JOKE.
Submitted by parent on November 11, 2011

My daughter has been at Manitoba since K4. She's now a fourth grader and doing exceptionally well. I always feel comfortable and welcome in the building. Everyone is very friendly and the teachers are awesome. Manitoba as a fabulous music program! There are opportunities for students to take piano and drum lessons at school. There are a number of great after school activities as well.
Submitted by parent on January 23, 2011

My daughter attends Manitoba and is midway through K5. My wife and I are very pleased with the academic program and feel the diversity of the school is a plus. The staff is friendly, and there is a feeling of calm as you enter the building. We think it is one of the best in the city.