Marion E. Zeh Elementary School

33 Howard Street

School District

Northborough
Grade

K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:11
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by other on January 08, 2024

To sum it up- good school, bad students.
Submitted by parent on June 13, 2018

The administration is ineffective and condescending, sometimes seemingly callous. Teachers are hit or miss. The teacher this year has created a very negative classroom environment, has ineffectively managed the classroom, has ignored IEP/504 accommodations, and the principal does absolutely nothing about it. My kid, who previously LOVED school and learning, now hates it. So we are pulling our child and putting him/her somewhere else to hopefully rediscover joy in learning.
Submitted by parent on October 12, 2016

After moving from the Marlborough Public school system, my 2 girls are doing great in this school. They both love their teachers and have been coming home excited about what they are learning in class that day.
Submitted by parent on April 28, 2015

This school has been such a disappointment. The administration has proven to be utterly useless time after time. Teachers are allowed to bully students and be disrespectful to parents.
Submitted by parent on August 19, 2014

I took both my children out of this school. Mrs Whitten the "principal" was no help with dealing with my gifted child and made promise after promise she did not keep. My other child who is on the spectrum, was not diagnosed and was given a spot in the classroom to have tantrums in. Not acceptable for gifted or special needs.
Submitted by parent on September 18, 2011

I agree with "amazing school." It's produced A+ middle schoolers who have some of the same friends since early on. The principal adresses bullying issues, teacher issues and calls parents when there is a bus issue. I have so many examples of the principal being outstanding! We are so fortunate our children attend this school. My children loved it, too!
Submitted by student on April 05, 2010

Amazing school, fablulous! One of the best schools!
Submitted by parent on March 06, 2010

The leadership at this school, especially the administration, is terrible. The bullying at this school has continued for many years and the administration has still not addressed. Many of the teachers and faculty members I have encountered have been very rude. They are not helpful in addressing my concerns or the concerns of other parents and continue to make poor choices involving mine and other's children. The curriculum at this school may be 'advanced' but it lacks a strong mathematics department. There is plenty of parent involvement at this school, which is its only redeeming quality. My overall experience with this school has been very disappointing.