Skoff Elementary School

775 Normantown Road

School District

Valley View Community Unit 365u
Grade

K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:15
Type

public

School Map for Valley View Community Unit School District 365u

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on May 26, 2024

I have heard this school was good in the past, my child has been attending BSE for 3 years and it is nothing short of horrific. They don’t implement student accommodations, they “never see” bullying nor will they even pretend to protect your child if reported. The chronic understaffing of the paraprofessionals leaves kids behind, I wouldn’t blame the teachers however, they are completely complicit with discrimination. Do yourself a favor and avoid.. it’s been by far the worst decision as a parent I’ve ever made.
Submitted by other on May 22, 2024

I went too this school 2nd-5th best school ever send ur kids here.
Submitted by parent on June 17, 2022

The teachers are very involved when a student is not showing progress and do the best they can to help them and communication with the parents about everything is what makes me feel comfortable with my child attending this school.
Submitted by parent on April 07, 2022

They class rooms are good they teachers are good top school in area.
Submitted by other on April 25, 2016

By far one of the better elementary schools in Valley View. Blows Oak View out of the water. My kids love it!
Submitted by parent on July 21, 2014

This is a great school. My children's learning has really progressed since enrolled! My husband and are very happy with this school and the teachers are amazing!
Submitted by parent on July 21, 2014

We are very pleased with the teachers , leadership and the skills these educators have. Our sons have grown tremendously since enrolling at Skoff.
Submitted by parent on June 23, 2014

I have two children at this school and have been happy with the teachers, the curriculum, and especially the administration and staff. They are welcoming and caring and demonstrate a strong message of growth every year with annual themes and shared performance on MAP tests. My children know they are improving and I know how to help them at home. Kudos to the principal and AP for their leadership and visibility to families!
Submitted by parent on May 18, 2014

Teachers and staff are the best! However the district performance as a whole leaves a lot to be desired. 10 percent of the High School graduating class are prepared for college according to an article in the Patch.
Submitted by parent on April 13, 2014

I have been very impressed with the leadership and teachers at this school. It had some issues when it was a new school about 10 years ago, but I would highly recommend this school now. The facilities are great, the teachers are very caring and my children have had a great experience in all areas of their education.
Submitted by parent on March 11, 2011

I am disappointed with BSE. My son loved school & loved to learn. He has always been advanced for his age but now he suddenly hates school and I think a large part of that is he does not get enough individualized attention. To have one teacher for a class of 30 does not provide each student with the individualized attention they need to gain confidence and enjoy learning. The students that goof around are given more attention in order to bring the class back to order and it really hurts the other children in the class. In addition, the way the teachers mark all over the paper when an answer is wrong or the work is messy is discouraging to the students. It is not just a note at the top but it is written largely over half of the assignment and makes the child feel bad, instead of helping them to learn from it. Also, the current bus situation is ridiculous. My son has learned horrible things from other kids on the bus and how they expect a bus driver to prevent such behavior when they have to drive is beyond me. A teacher should be on the bus when they leave the school to control these issues and prevent this behavior.