Taylor (Edward R.) Elementary School

423 Burrows Street

School District

San Francisco Unified
Grade

K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:17
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on August 16, 2022

My son loves ER Taylor. He is now in 5th grade and has been attending since Kindergarten. He loved all his teachers and spoke highly of them. We are especially impressed with his State test results. They helped him prepare throughout the years and his score exceeded standard for language/arts/literacy and mathematics. The principal(s), nurse and all staff are great. My younger son is starting kindergarten this year and he has special needs. He attended summer school and seemed to adapt fairly well. I have nothing but love for this school. We are very happy to get placed here.
Submitted by parent on June 20, 2016

No privacy towards individual student's development. One particular teacher I have encountered in the past seems to have no filter in her mouth. If the child is having trouble in class; whether it be academically or behavioral, please take the parent in a private meeting. Instead of discussing it in front of other parents, Especially those who LOVE "to gossip". Another teacher my child had was firm. That's great to get some order in the class, but if my child wishes to wear her sweater on a warm day so be it. Who is she to tell her in front of the whole class to take it off because it's a hot day and she should already know that instead of the teacher pointing it out? I wish my daughter had told me this when it happened. Also as previous comments the higher the grade level these children get into the less communication there is from the teachers. When it comes down to parent teacher conferences is the only time I found out my child needed help in certain areas. Let me know ahead of time so that I can help them, instead of the, "they are fine" line when I ask. Overall, this school could be better with teacher communication adjustments, privacy, and showing children to respect one another. Well that also has to come from teachers towards the students. The principal was new this year, so don't know much about her since she was pretty distant.
Submitted by parent on May 18, 2016

This school has not been the same since the former principal retired a few years ago. Things aren't very organized and parents always hear things last minute. I have 2 children who graduated from there, and one at the school now, and I can see the difference. Luckily my daughter will be graduating. The Special Ed teachers do not seem to be servicing the students as needed. They like to send an another adult aide to help with my child. This new principal Dr. Barbara Berman has absolutely no connection to students, teachers nor parents. She is very stand offish and doesn't seem to know much about students learning and academics. I am so happy my daughter is graduating this year. Please bring back Mrs. Dold!!!!!
Submitted by other on October 12, 2013

I loved this school! I graduated in 2011 and Ms.Dold was a great principal. Everyone there supported me and although our school did not have much of a budget, the teachers and principals somehow made it work. It was the best 6 years I could ask for.
Submitted by other on May 29, 2013

I went to this school,and it was the awesomest place ever!.All of my greatest childhood memories are there.Everytime i come back to pick up my little sister from school,I can always remember where I came from.I loved when i was there.:)
Submitted by parent on August 31, 2012

Dedicated staff with great leadership skills! Although funding has been scarce, the school still thrives... never giving up on the children!