Brook Knoll Elementary School

151 Brook Knoll Drive

School District

Scotts Valley Unified
Grade

K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:24
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on December 10, 2022

Diverse class in literally every sense of the term. Great community that welcomes family involvement. Prepared, energetic and empathetic teacher (Miss Golder).
Submitted by parent on October 18, 2015

We are going on our 5th year here at Brook Knoll. The class ratios are great, the teachers are passionate, TONS of parent involvement and our new Principal Wahl is so dedicated. We feel blessed to be apart of this community of loving friends, parents and teachers. Everyone has given our children the best possible elementary experience. They challenge those children that need it, and take care/find a way/work with the children that struggle. They stand by every child to reach their fullest potential. I will be sad the day our last one graduates. GO BROOK KNOLL EAGLES!
Submitted by parent on September 09, 2013

We are pleased with the culture and curriculum at Brook Knoll. The PTA support is amazing, raising enough to provide supplemental classes like music and art. The teachers we've had keep the kids interested and looking forward to school.
Submitted by parent on September 04, 2013

I attended Brook Knoll from 1st through 6th grade - that was way back when...After having children of my own my two eldest sons when to schools in PVUSD where not only are the schools overcrowded but the teachers are overwhelmed and/or under equiped to deal with the students. Moving back to the Scotts Valley area was a great relief, and while we were living in Round Rock, Texas for a couple of year we found what an excellent school can offer. Returning in 2010 we've been more than pleased with what Brook Knoll offers our third son who is now in the fifth grade. All of his teachers (2nd - present) have been incredible, putting in long hours, making sure our son is challenged and that he learns to his highest potential. The teachers we've had are creative and vibrant as are all of the aids and volunteers. The parent involvement at this school is greater than any local school we've looked into, and it is not because they have to, it is because they want to. Go Eagles! BK Rocks!
Submitted by parent on May 13, 2013

Highly disappointed with this school. We bought our first home here in SV in 2008 with the theory that our 3 kids would go all the way through the "blue ribbon" SV school system. After 3 years at this school, we are DONE. Pulling our two out, and heading to a local private school. The teachers here are burnt out, and just waiting on their retirement. They need some new, young, progressive thinking teachers with fresh ideas. The children are suffering from lack of new teaching styles (we've witnessed TONS of worksheets from K-2nd - the very age these kids should be learning outside or through creative ways), learning or extra support. This school used to be 'the great little place to be' when I was growing up and went here. Class size is 30-34 kids. Parent involvement is good, but it's relied upon since the class sizes are so high. So you've got parents that don't know anything about education (and imagine their patience level) teaching your kids. Oh, and don't be fooled by the "high" test scores!
Submitted by parent on December 18, 2012

We have been so disappointed with this school. We moved to the area with high hopes, but our experience has been very similar to the low reviews stated here. The ratio is 30-32:1. There IS lots of parent involvement; however, that is only as good as the teacher is at supporting the parents. Many of the parents are under skilled and speak unkindly to the kids. The aid is really under skilled. We have heard her say things like the class is the worst she has seen and she actually tells some of the kids they are bad. Our son told us this a number of times, and we were doubtful an educated adult would use such language. Sadly, we've witnessed it first hand. In addition to the lacking social emotional support, the cirriculum is so boring. There are LOTS of worksheets, and very little interesting projects that offer creative outlets. We may have just gotten the less inspired teacher in the first grade, but we have noticed all the teachers are under tremendous stress with the numbers. It's such a shame.
Submitted by parent on April 24, 2012

This is an amazing school with a very committed staff and community. The teachers work long hours to make the learning relevant and meaningful for the students. The parents and teachers work together to create the best learning environment possible on limited dollars. The community is dedicated to finding the resources necessary to make up for the lack of state and federal funding. Children blossom and believe that learning is a life long goal. My student loves her teacher and feels safe and supported in every aspect of her education. Bravo Brook Knoll!
Submitted by parent on April 07, 2012

This school is why academic tenure should be eliminated. Most of the teachers at this school spend more time complaining than helping kids. Teachers say horrible things about students/parents/staff, talk on their cell phones during class (my child knew everything about a teacher's divorce because she spoke to her lawyer on the phone during class), yell at students, and talk publically about how they are only there waiting for their retirement. However, the teachers' union is incredibly strong and therefore no discipline is handed out. The teachers campaign for who they want on the school board because they want control. The teachers have "run out" a superintendent and principal who dared to speak up against their unprofessional behavior. Parents who speak up against the poor behavior by teacher, watch helplessly as their child get bullied by the teacher. So parents sit silently by because they know they cannot rid the school of these miserable and mean teachers due to tenure. The only reason that this school is high performing is the parents who work with their children at home. If BK wants to be a "Bully Free" school, it needs to start with the teachers!