Cresthaven Elementary School

1234 Cresthaven Drive

Silver Spring, MD 20903

School District

Montgomery County Public Schools
Grade

3-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:11
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by other on November 13, 2024

I have to say that there are many skilled and dedicated teachers. However, the principal bullies teachers and is actively against inclusive curriculum supported by Montgomery County. Equally disturbing is her lack of awareness about the rights and needs of students with disabilities. She frequently blames families and excuses the disorganization of the school by blaming others rather than taking accountability for what she controls. The students and families at this school are amazing. There are many hard working teachers but many are driven out by the toxic culture created by this principal.
Submitted by parent on March 27, 2017

It is a shame that this school gets such a low rating here based on historical test scores. My daughter has had amazing, engaged teachers over the past two years. They have done a great job of teaching the children at various levels. We are very happy here. The PTA meetings are always full, the school has a great community.
Submitted by parent on December 01, 2016

This school has had a major turnaround in the last few years. The local parents are invested in making it a great place. All of my daughter's teachers have been dedicated and she has had a wonderful experience. We appreciate the opportunities for gifted and talented, as well as afterschool programs.
Submitted by parent on November 04, 2015

My son really loves going to school every day. His teachers are very very helpful and caring.
Submitted by parent on December 03, 2013

My daughter is enjoying her year at Cresthaven, and I am enjoying watching her have a even deeper passion for learning. Ms. Murray is such a wonderful teacher and I see that she really has a passion to want her kids to exceed she really has a love and passion for teaching.
Submitted by parent on September 09, 2013

My daughter had a wonderful experience at Cresthaven. The teachers are great. My son starts this year, and is looking forward to it, as am I.
Submitted by parent on March 09, 2012

I am not sure what this parent is talking about and would love to sit down and see where the communication broke down. All the teachers I know (I don't know all of them but I know a lot) are exceptional. I have never heard of any child being pulled out of the school (my child has been a student there for the past 3 years) and the school is near capacity. I am on the PTA board and feel like the staff is doing an excellent job. If only the parents were more involved with the PTA and their children's education instead of being so passive and then complaining that things aren't done the way THEY would want to...
Submitted by parent on March 08, 2012

This school leaves a lot to be desired. Don't let the beautiful new building kid you. The teachers are terrible, the administration doesn't know the right hand from the left. Many families in this otherwise nice neighborhood pull their kids out of there - and now I have done so too. Funny thing is, this school has had this reputation for 30 years. Shame on Montgomery County.
Submitted by parent on January 11, 2012

I said to thank with all the teachers and the Principal of the Cresthaven .You are so so good and so so nice My students grow up from this school,now they are going well at middle school and high school.
Submitted by parent on January 10, 2012

Splitting up this school with Roscoe Nix was a terrible decision. I live in the Cresthaven neighborhood, but two of my four elementary kids are bussed to Roscoe Nix. It dosen't make any sense. Worst schools I have ever dealt with. Now I know why so many kids in my neighborhood go to private schools. My family will be moving ASAP based on the school experience alone.
Submitted by parent on March 24, 2010

This school is amazing. The teachers and principal really care. They have created a positive social and learning environment. Great job!