Grimes School

58 South Tenth Avenue

School District

Mt Vernon
Grade

K-8
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:13
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on October 04, 2023

My son attended Grimes for two years & it was the worst educational experience. While his 3rd grade teacher was great, everything else was horrible. My son was bullied, I made a claim on the MVCSD website, never heard back, and it was never addressed. When I spoke with the teacher directly, she had NO IDEA what was happening in her own classroom. There were 2 situations where the school had to go on lockdown due to shooting or gun involvement, one which occurred in the school playground. The final semester, his teacher was out for maternity leave, when I received his final report card, his 3rd marking period was blank except for PE and Art. I guess since the teacher was out, they didn't think educating and testing the students was important? If you have a choice, DO NOT CHOOSE GRIMES. I would have given one star, but his 3rd grade teacher was very good. My son has since moved to the local charter school and loves it.
Submitted by parent on October 06, 2013

First of all, All Mount Vernon teachers are working very hard to meet the demands to teach our kids so they can succeed. We can make a difference Parents, don't give up! Grimes school is located on the "right" side, when you walk into Grimes whether its in the morning or late afternoon there is always someone there to greet you! Also you will noticed cultural unique pieces of art, painting, and pictures of our students. The school is full of positive images of leaders, activist, artists, poets and more ... this helps students see themselves and imagine the possibilities! I always good when I'm there! Everybody knows everybody !...Grimes is place of community, diversity...the foundation in which it stands on ...pride, principles, integrity, respect, and compassion. Thank you Grimes and thank you students for not given up!
Submitted by parent on November 11, 2010

i like grimes alot better then the other scholls my daughter attented in mount vernon they are for the kids needs not just intrested in their test scores they are concerned with how the kids do in and out of class they are a very close knitt school and allow the children to get involved and stay involved with the things that are going on with the school the teachers are great and pay alot of attention to the kids needs.i'm glad that my child has had the chance to get this kind of expereince.