Madrona Elementary School

20301 32nd Avenue South

School District

Highline
Grade

PK, K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:17
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on March 02, 2016

If I could have chosen 2.5 stars I would have. I feel that the school falls below average, but I am not ready to call it bad.My son is in a dual-language program and I do not see progress at all in regards to his learning Spanish, or in the subjects that he is taught in Spanish. I love the dual-language idea, and it is early, but so far - not feeling like a whole lot has happened there. He has spoken a couple of Spanish words, but I have discovered that he was not aware that he was speaking Spanish, and he also could not tell me what the words mean in English. This may be why he isn't showing any growth in the subjects that are taught in Spanish - and my greater concern there is that he is sitting through that instruction without having any idea of what is being discussed. There was an incident in which a teacher placed their hands on my child. Not okay. The amount of staff at this school that seem to be unable to gauge what is appropriate touch and voice tone there is out of proportion to what I have witnessed in other schools (I have a teen and due to work we moved frequently, so I have seen a lot of schools).I have witnessed staff being amazingly unprofessional many times - from the two cafeteria line ladies bickering with each other in front of everyone, including the children, to staff speaking ill of someone in earshot of others, etc. The cafeteria is often dirty. Really dirty. There seems to be a lack of adult supervision in the mornings after breakfast in the halls. The after-school program ran by the city of SeaTac is inaccessible due to a full bus, and the school or district will not/cannot provide another bus.Another con, in my view, is that there is no half-day kindergarten option. Pros:The dual-language program, if it proves to be beneficial. Eduwiges in the front office - she is very professional and is always very prompt at returning calls/emails. If she doesn't know the answer (but she usually does) she will find out.Principal Yarbrough is also very prompt in returning calls and emails. My son's phonics and math have developed pretty well. There is a lot of diversity in this school, and it is celebrated.
Submitted by other on January 25, 2016

Really bad school they have problems and they don't be to solve it and don't hear from parents . I went mor time to principles so one of girl in school she is dangerous and attack the students in her class but no reaction from them . Get them responsibility for the safety of my daughter.
Submitted by parent on November 07, 2015

This school does nothing about bullying,my son has been strangled 5 times last year and already once this year and nothing is done about it!I've met with the principal and teachers and still nothing is done about,it my son now does not want to go to school he's only in the first grade it just breaks my heart!
Submitted by parent on August 12, 2014

I love this school my baby girl has need there from k to now 2en grad.. The teachers are very helpful and this school has the best programs for families in need..I just love this school..
Submitted by parent on August 22, 2013

I love how Madrona elementary teaches there kids! Live how the have interperitors of different languages! Love there program! Teachers are friendly and caring!! I give them a 100%!!
Submitted by parent on June 05, 2012

I attended the parent teacher student conference with Ms. Coots and requested follow up on the student's progress. We have NOT heard from the school or Ms. Coots. Our student did discuss the field trip experiences with us and said how much he enjoyed then.
Submitted by parent on December 02, 2011

My son went to Kindergarten here and will not be going back. The teacher was extremely rude and mean to the students, and if you meet with her, given lots of attitude and made to feel like it doesn't matter what you think. I literally could not believe this from a kindergarten teacher.
Submitted by parent on June 11, 2010

Staff at Moadrona really care about the kids here, and it shows in the extra time and effort teachers, paraprofessionals, and other staff put into community events and extra-curricular programs. You can also see it in the staff's interactions with students; they take the time to listen and provide the help students need. In spite of a lot of challenges (esp. econmics and language differences) student achievement continues to improve, even though there is still a lot of work to be done. I applaud the staff at Madrona for their compassion and commitment to the success of every student.
Submitted by parent on September 15, 2008

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