O H Somers Elementary School

3600 Herbert Street

School District

Mogadore Local
Grade

K-6
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:13
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on March 07, 2019

2. The only reason I give a 2 is because her classroom teacher is mediocre. Otherwise I would've given a 1 for the rest of the staff.
Submitted by parent on March 24, 2017

I love this school and all the teachers we've had so far. We've gone here since my son started KG, and he's now in 4th; my girls are in 3rd and KG. The art teacher is phenomenal (something I wouldn't have noticed if it weren't so), and the new principal, Mr. Knapp is wonderful. I can't say enough good about this man and how well he interacts with the students and parents. The kids love him and respect him, and he is very involved. I think he has been a fantastic addition (beginning of 2015 to 2016 school year, I believe?), and we are lucky to have him. We also have a new counselor, Mrs. Paz, and once again, she is amazing, but I wouldn't have noticed if it weren't so. She seems to go well above and beyond the basics of her job and has made herself very visible and very helpful in her first year at the school. I know there are drawbacks to just about any school. I came from a large school, however, and I think I feel safer/happier with my children in this much smaller school. And I do think we will see many improvements over the next several years. We're glad to be here!
Submitted by parent on October 22, 2013

All my children are or have been enrolled in this school-with yet another levy being proposed-I am happy to write this-Please look at the number of students enrolled here(less than 1000!!!!)-please look at the number of open enrollees (about 40%!!!!!)-then look at how many are encouraged to attend Maplewood-(about 35-40%!!!!)then go to the counselors corner and see at what level seniors are graduating from here (about 60% score a C or below!!!!!)-the figures are appalling! Get the facts. The school at best is average. Scores from state: received an 'F' for value added-understandable-they promote mediocrity-not for students to excel-not for college prep- Input-concentrate on promoting the students to excel-promote college education-simple. Until then my vote is no.
Submitted by parent on February 11, 2013

Small school size is great in theory, but the administration isn't willing to review modern practices or acknowledge that prevention vs reaction should be put into practice. Road blocks to help students and promote programs is a hindrance for the great opportunities that could grow if fostered by administration.