Saddlewood Elementary School

3700 Southwest 43rd Court

School District

Marion
Grade

PK, K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:15
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on December 12, 2024

We have been a Saddlewood family since 2018. I cannot say enough great things about our experience over the years. Every teacher my kids have had has been amazing! They are supportive and great communicators. The staff goes above and beyond to support students and help them be successful. The front office staff is cheerful and helpful each time I have been in and you can tell they love the students and their jobs. Each time I have had a concern, it was dealt with quickly and professionally. We are nearing the end of our elementary school experience, and we have been extremely pleased the entire time.
Submitted by parent on October 04, 2024

This school has let my child down from K-5th grade. They are full of fake promises + don't deliver. Sad her elementary school memories are so blah because of Saddlewood + their lack of doing anything ever. Mr. Tills..he's a real gem!! Thanks for nothing Saddlewood.
Submitted by parent on July 22, 2023

We had a really bad experience in this school. We moved from out state, and my kids were zoned for this school. In 3rd grade, my son had a 24-year-old, new-graduate teacher that had no clue how to treat children. She would constantly threat my son with referrals and would call us on a weekly basis to complain about his behavior for the any little thing. She and the school counselor even suggested that we take him to a specialist for evaluation. It has been two years since this happened. My son is in a different school now, and he is thriving. He is an A-B student and has been a safety patrol because of his good behavior. I never took my son to any "specialist." He has never been a problematic child.
Submitted by parent on March 07, 2023

This school is a joke, especially if your child has special needs. Had to pull my child out of this school and place them in a private school. Literally will call me within 1 hour to pick my child up due to my child disrupting a special needs class. My child has autism and the teacher did not know how to handle my non verbal child who stims and gets overwhelmed in new situations. Don’t think my child lasted 2 months in that school. Not a special needs friendly school.
Submitted by parent on May 06, 2018

It’s an awesome school love the staff love the principal teachers are amazing
Submitted by other on December 04, 2017

It is a good school but needs to listen more to the students instead of being told that they will get in trouble for just telling someone to not talk to them teachers needs to start paying more attention of whats going on
Submitted by parent on August 29, 2017

I really like the school. The teachers communicate with the parents daily & weekly. I love the fact that my son feels comfortable going to school everyday. I attended a thanksgiving dinner they had for the parents and kids last year and it was nice, sitting down to eat lunch with my child. My son has made a lot of friends and LOOKS FORWARD to going to school everyday.
Submitted by parent on August 18, 2017

We pulled our daughter after ONE week. School is very closed to parents and administration will lie to you face and behind your back. BEWARE!
Submitted by parent on May 18, 2017

The worst school I have had my son in so far
Submitted by parent on December 12, 2016

I love this school and the staff, my son has ADHD. I really thought that he would have a hard time learning and in the beginning he had a really hard time learning to read. He has been there since Kindergarten and is now almost done with 2nd Grade and he has excelled so much. He is reading on a higher level and the teachers are so attentive. I highly recommend this school!
Submitted by parent on August 15, 2014

wonderful teachers, all staff engaged, lots of school related afterhours programs for kids and families
Submitted by parent on March 03, 2014

Moved from New Jersey to Florida a Year ago and my son improved 100% from B and C's to A and B Honor Roll.
Submitted by parent on January 22, 2014

I love this school !!!! My son is an out of area student and is welcomed back every year. We drive far to bring him to school every day...but it is so worth it. He started out in the ese program and mainsteamed into kindergarten and is now in 2nd grade. He is doing so well in this school. It is a public school that feels like a private school. Every staff member that I have met has been wonderful. They know the children by name and parents too.There is great parent involvement as well. The principle is outstanding along with her whole staff !!!! We are blessed to be here !!!!
Submitted by parent on August 28, 2013

As with almost any other school, your child will get out of this school what the parent is willing to put in. The principal is absolutely incredible, and she has help me with my two sons more than I could ever thank her. It was a struggle for my wife and I for a few years with them, and it was not until we went to the school, approached Principal Beck, guidance, and everyone there that we were able to come up with a plan to turn things around. We owe a lot to Principal Beck, and everyone else at Saddlewood.
Submitted by parent on November 29, 2011

Sent my child here, we moved from a state with a better school system. I hated this school...its the worst one I have seen yet. The teacher my son had did not tell us about any problems my son was having until it got worse and I tried to work with the teacher ti find a solution, she was no help. She did not seem to care if her students did well or not. The drop off line and pick up line is an awful idea...it takes forever to drop off your child. The principal however did seem alright...the dean did try to help with things. maybe it was just the teacher he had but I pulled my son out after that 1 year there, we moved to north carolina, they are so much better there.
Submitted by parent on May 17, 2011

I could not be any happier with Saddlewood. The teachers are very caring and there for what ever you may need. Mrs. Laffey is the best principle I have seen at any school district. She is always there for students and family 100%. Would not ever consider sending my children elsewhere. Keep up the good work:))
Submitted by parent on May 16, 2011

This school is a joke! My family has given them chance after chance to redeem themselves but they continue to let us down! We will be transferring to a private school as soon as possible! the teachers couldn't care any less about the success of their students, it is impossible to get in touch with any of them, FCAT is the ONLY focus of education tought here as ive seen over the years and my child's education and learning experience is suffering......please I beg any parent looking into sending your child here to immediately reconsider!