Winchester Elementary School

16141 WINCHESTER DR

School District

Northville Public Schools
Grade

K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:16
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on May 19, 2024

Excellent school as all my 3 kids made it with success
Submitted by parent on December 29, 2022

I agree with the previous poster. Way too much is expected of young children academically. It isn't just this school; it is a district-wide expectation. Making children take the NWEA 3xs per year is asinine. No wonder we see so many anxiety problems in the kids as they grow! The teachers know this but their hands are tied. The teachers, for the most part, are hard-working and good at their jobs.
Submitted by parent on December 21, 2022

I would NEVER EVER recommend this school to anyone. Although early education is okay, it's bad to some exitance. I picked up my daughter at the end of the day and when I did she came to me crying, saying she didn't understand what she was doing and that she had a math test. I helped her through it but she still doesn't understand it. This school is pushing their kids to far. My daughter is in 1st grade taking tests and math. When I was in 1st grade I remember still learning how to write my abc's in this school.
Submitted by parent on November 21, 2020

We love, love, love Winchester. Both my kids have had very positive experiences. There is a great community feel, the parents are involved, teacher invested and the Principal, Mrs. Lindsey, works so hard to make sure her students are thriving and safe. Our son was invited to the Advanced Learning Program (ALPS), but opted to stay at Winchester because he couldn’t bare to leave his school and teachers. Both my kids have scored very high on NWEA tests and read at a higher grade level. We think Winchester has done a fantastic job in dealing with virtual and in-person teaching in the 2020-2021 school year. Teachers and administrators have been thrown into an incredibly difficult situation, and Winchester has handled it all very positively. Districts around us have utterly failed and got things so wrong for students, parents and teachers. Winchester kids are thriving, like they always have, despite this extreme and challenging situation.
Submitted by parent on December 12, 2018

Fair. Expected so much more. Would love to see some good leadership in this school.
Submitted by parent on May 16, 2015

Winchester is a wonderful school. I am not surprised by some reviewers who complain about superficial problems such as clicky moms and lack of iPads. These things do not make/break how a school performs. Northville school district out performs many surrounding districts year after year in test scores and this foundation begins at an elementary level. I have three children, two in elementary in 4th and 2nd grade and a preschooler in the early childhood program. I hear complaints about surface issues...other parents, poor paint jobs, asking for too much money, etc. I have been astounded and proud to send my children here every year. My sons are challenged with work I find incredibly hard for their grade level. The staff is superb year after year. The support staff is amazing as well. In any situation. You get what you give. Their job is to educate and grow our children. They do that incredibly well and with passion. So yes, some peeling paint can take a backseat. I could not care less.
Submitted by teacher on September 01, 2014

Warm, caring environment. Teachers, students, staff and leadership seek to provide an outstanding education for kids! Strong communication is valued.
Submitted by parent on June 10, 2014

This school really sucks. The major issue I had with them was that the teacher do not make the requirement clear, there is no daily/weekly homework for math, and graded tests are not returned until the end of the year. Parents have no clue what is taught in the school, what is required and what will tested. Daily homework assignment and syllabus will help the parents to know what is taught in school and what will tested on which date. I am so shock that the teacher do not provide any of these necessary items that are important for the students and parents to keep up the school work. This school really sucks! I hope the next year teacher is a little better...
Submitted by parent on May 26, 2014

Shocked to see some of these reviews. Looks like some sour grapes. Sure we could use new computers. Most schools can. We are newer to the district and school. Head and shoulders better than the community we came from. Proud to be a Winchester Dragon. For all the naysayers, you should try helping instead of complaining. Set a good example for your kids. Be a part of the solution and not the problems.
Submitted by parent on April 28, 2014

Good school, we moved here last year and even though it is an old school and can use major renovation as far as facilities, it has great teachers who are invested in giving kids the best education
Submitted by parent on March 03, 2014

Snobby/ controlling attitude of parents dictates too much. Seems to be more drama amongst parents that they take out on the kids. Judging & lack of communication is very apparent. New to this district, have an outsider perspective & see things with a fresh set of eyes. Principal is very much lacking certain skills that are needed for all. Great need for every student to fit inside a perfect little box. When you look at the test scores I feel that it has gone downhill & something needs to be done about it. Better technology better communication & a better structured education plan for all would help the kids. Parents not getting so involved and letting teachers & staff do their job. Let children fail let children work out the issues amongst themselves. Have empathy & understanding for the children that may not be in the perfect box. When these things happen as an entire unit then will communication & test scores go up. Parents just be a little nicer to one another. Have some empathy for the different and new kids. Some sort of connection between everyone is missing. Teachers are fine but with the money in the school technology should be better.
Submitted by parent on March 02, 2014

Wow, I was shocked to read some of the reviews of Winchester that were so negative. We have had such a positive experience here. I have a third grader and every time I think we can't get a better teacher the next year, we do! The teachers genuinely care about the kids and nurturing them as responsible citizens. In terms of parental involvement, we have to have a lottery for who gets to go on field trips and there are too many people that want to help for parties! Also, this is the current principal's last year even though I always liked her, I did hear of people who said she had a tough time dealing with boys.
Submitted by parent on January 23, 2014

The school teaches find. Yes the principle is short about things because she doesn't entertain parent drama. Business is Business the staff do a fine job. The technology in the school is fine for a k-5. Help teach my kids to read, write, do math..etc..it's k-5 relax and understand your kids are in good hands. Just don't bring baby mama drama to the school and you will have a good experience.
Submitted by parent on January 18, 2014

Couldn't agree more with the posts THIS SCHOOL YEAR! EXTREMELY disappointed as well! The school itself lacks technology (outdated: some surrounding districts using ipads), major improvements/updates needed (ceiling tiles have mold stains, rooms overcrowded and dark). The principal is not approachable (lack of communication skills or arrogance?) Finally, fed up with the materialistic/snobby/"clicky" moms and their children. There seems to be no attempt by the administration to address these issues to improve the overall atmosphere at this school. There also seems to be no plan by the school board to use our tax revenue to improve these items either. We are shopping around for schools for next year.
Submitted by parent on January 17, 2014

The principal Pat Messing is a terrible. She lacks communication skills with the kids & has zero ability communicating with parents. This school has 1 male teacher & has no idea how to handle young men. I grew up in Northville & attended this school when I was a child. Go elsewhere!
Submitted by teacher on December 05, 2013

Unorganized..from room moms who act as though they are teachers (sending emails with PowerPoint presentations about craft ideas) horribly materialistic children and the principal seems to perpetuate that type of behavior. Its very concerning to me that in a district with great financial means and the families that are well above middle class you are constantly ask for money seemingly on a weekly basis for donations to this and donations to that when the PTA ask for money the beginning of the school year quite a large sum actually however we don't see where this money goes because the technology in the school system is really lacking. Some classrooms don't even have a computer they don't have white boards nobody is even able to use an iPad as part of the learning curriculum and we came from a school that was not as wealthy and had all these things because they are appropriated the money correctly. Where is the money going? Where is the money from all of our high tax dollars going?
Submitted by parent on October 31, 2013

The school lacks in new technology compared to other districts. I have had 4 children walk these halls so I am very aware of the strenghts and weaknesses of this district and school. Some of the teachers are great. The principal not so great. If we could move we would be due to our jobs we are stuck. Parents are snobby and material things seem to mean more to them which they pass on to their children.
Submitted by parent on October 18, 2011

We have 2 children that go to Winchester now and 1 that just graduated from this school. We have a child with a learning dissability at the school now and they found the problem, sent him to a rescource room for an hour a day and gave us work to do at home. He is doing well now. Some of the kids were not nice to my oldest, but he has high intelligence and is not very mature. They put on several anti-bullying programs at the school to try and help. The school does well on tests and the musicals are great.
Submitted by parent on October 17, 2011

i've had two children go through this institution...if your child has any type of learning impairment or disability the principal will highly suggest/recommend medicating your child to fit their needs
Submitted by parent on January 20, 2011

the worst principal , mean kids and parents .they act like Gang and bully everyone elese my daughter was in such a pain that she was suicideal.....