Mount Rose Elementary School

915 Lander Street

School District

Washoe County
Grade

PK, K-8
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:17
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on July 03, 2023

I was surprised to see the exemplary reviews because that was not our experience at Mt Rose. Our son is high-functioning autistic and rather than giving him the support he needed, they simply pushed him through to each grade level. When they would not allow him to be held back, we discussed getting him specialized tutoring to help lessen the gap between our son's performance and grade level. The principal, Ms. Brown told us, "you can get all the tutors you want but it's not going to make a difference." After hearing that, it was no small wonder why he wasn't getting the support he should have. Fortunately, we had an outstanding 5th grade teacher, who made a huge difference. I understand that teacher recently left the school. Despite living four blocks from Mt. Rose, our son was "not selected" to go to his elementary school for 6th grade and now has to ride the bus to Swope. Of course, he was notified at school before we were and he called us in hysterics. Three generations of our family went to Mt Rose. A few years ago, we actively advocated in the community with others to not tear it down. Now I kind of wish they had.
Submitted by parent on April 19, 2022

We love this school. It’s small, incredible staff, and wonderful programs!
Submitted by parent on September 24, 2017

Amazing staff, students and families! Students show wonderful leadership skills!
Submitted by other on January 31, 2017

I really like this school and feel it's an excellent start to education when you introduce different cultures and languages. I have always been treated welcomed and with respect. The environment is loving, my kids love the school and so do I....it's diverse
Submitted by parent on October 14, 2016

The front office is not very organized and the information sent home is always missing important details. They assume you know where everything is. Registration was a disaster they don't have information packets ready with basic need to knows, you find yourself resesrching everything from how to get your kid lunch to where their activities are held. Nothing is easy or clear. The secretary is always very scatterbrained and difficult to deal with. They just send home testing results with no note or even POC if you have questions; the teacher isn't the one who sent it and they couldn't figure out who did... really? When you do contact them for more information or to give feedback it's always the same excuse that they so many kids or you are basically made to feel you are the only one with a problem. It's really old to always hear things are tough because of class size, that's not an excuse to not be organized and informative.
Submitted by other on October 13, 2016

The staff is very supportive and cares about the students individually and genuinely. My son has been honor roll two years in a row.
Submitted by other on January 26, 2016

Amazing staff & School! Atmosphere is positive & enjoyable. My child is SO happy at Mount Rose, and she is learning a lot. Can't wait to hit school skate night tonight <3
Submitted by other on May 01, 2015

mount rose is a really good school. it offers language class and my personal favorite music class.the teachers are also really nice.
Submitted by parent on May 20, 2014

The reviews here are very outdated. This school has completely transformed itself! The teachers, principal, and office staff are all wonderful. The focus on math, science, and reading is great, but they really shine with their language academy program. Also, they are a PK-8th grade school, but they still have less than 500 students. My kids love Mt. Rose!