Sugarmill Elementary School

2885 Winding Rd

School District

Camden County
Grade

PK, K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:15
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on August 04, 2022

Sooo taking my kids to this school I quickly realized that as a parent they don’t care about my opinion or what I say in regards to my children’s education, or prevention of potential bullying. My daughter already has had bullying problems last year with a boy inappropriately touching her, and I did notify the office the same day, but they never followed up with me about it. Not only that but they will hold kids back if they don’t test high enough and don’t provide any resources such as a summer program or tutoring programs to catch them up. Worst school ever, and I’m looking into other educational programs and trying to switch my kids schools.
Submitted by parent on November 05, 2021

So glad I can opt out of sending my son to this school. I wanted to love this school. We moved into our neighborhood because it is across from the school and the tests scores were so high. But that is all they care about - that and fund raising. My son’s kindergarten teacher was not good. The administration support from the counselor and principal were lacking. When we did have a phone conference with the principal and teacher, I could barely get a word in. If I was able to ask a question, the teacher and principal starting talking so much and fast they didn’t even answer my question. On another conference call with the teacher and counselor, it was the same experience like we were out to lunch. Just chatter and laughter and none of my concerns addressed. I ended up removing my son from this school and next year he won’t be going back.
Submitted by parent on February 24, 2020

School choice is a beautiful thing Sugarmill may have great test scores but the numbers are more important that the students
Submitted by parent on September 18, 2017

This school is lacking in so many things. There is no creativity in this school, no extracurricular activities such as art or music, there are not even out of school field trips. My sons last field trip was to the park down the road in kindergarten. Nothing was done the last two years. They constantly fundraise. Already within the first month of school, they are asking to fundraise through a Mountain something or other fundraiser, send in your box tops, send in your change, buy pizza here, get chick fil a there.... Pretty soon they will force the kids to draw something and then send it home plastered on glasses, totebags, etc to make you buy your child's forced drawing (all kids have to draw the same thing)... on an item. it will go on and on. The fundraising never ends at this school. And tell me. Where does this money go? It doesn't go toward art programs, or music programs. Where exactly does it go?! I cannot stand this school. The reason they score so high on tests is because that is all they care about. The kids are not really learning anything, they are just fed information to take tests to make the school look good. It's pathetic. I wish more parents would speak up. They also only get approx 10-15 minutes of recess. However they make it look good on the schedule and it shows that they have it for 30 minutes. However, they pair it up with bathroom break and after they have 20 something kids go to the restroom... they have 15 minutes left to play. Honestly, don't let the ratings fool you like it did us. We are considering moving to another school. Just like a lot of parents did last year. Which is why Crooked River had such a huge influx of students this school year. Don't buy the hype.
Submitted by parent on May 20, 2017

I love Sugarmill. We have just moved from another state and the growth that my kids have shown in one year has been amazing. My son went from being below grade level to , two grade levels ahead in one year. I look forward to seeing how they grow over the next few years.
Submitted by parent on January 26, 2011

My son is in Kindergarten and is learning so much! His teacher Ms. English is exceptional and very caring. She has been so embracing and truly takes care of her students.