Westover Elementary School

401 Hawkesbury Lane

Silver Spring, MD 20904

School District

Montgomery County Public Schools
Grade

PK, K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:10
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on May 23, 2022

HORRIBLE. DO NOT SEND YOUR KIDS TO THIS SCHOOL.Bullying is downplayed by the administration and teachers.There is extreme favoritism for the children of the PTO board.
Submitted by parent on October 11, 2018

It was much better when my brother attended it. At this point, everything is politically correct and nothing gets done. Next step, school board.
Submitted by parent on October 04, 2018

I’ve been really impressed with everything at the school from the new principal to the teachers to the active PTA.
Submitted by parent on March 05, 2014

Over 8 yrs. at this school. On surface, seems like a nice school, however, most initiatives and programs are superficial in nature and resume building-- not necessarily beneficial to students. Low staff morale and high turnover. Pervasive atmosphere of fear at this school. Little Art and Music here-- school administration does little to initiate or provide real opportunities for creativity. Weak parent community and no parent partnership with school principal. In fact, she does everything she can to discourage parent involvement. If you are considering this school-- please look further into the school!!! Interview parents from this school, look at the turnover, ask if staff ever attend events outside of school day (they don't!) Several staff members are not even friendly or nice to the children. Few strong teachers here. School attracts mediocre employees. The low morale here has negatively impacted the entire environment at this school. If I had to do it over again, I would look into moving into Stonegate and/or Cloverly ES areas.
Submitted by parent on February 11, 2014

Westover Elementary has been our community school for 8 years. Both of my children have attended, my youngest completing 5th grade this year. The administration is not overly friendly or approachable. Some teachers were very strong, others extremely weak. It seems teacher turnover is high in the school. Strong teachers make all the difference - I just wish the school could attract and keep more of them.
Submitted by parent on January 04, 2013

Teacher and staff involvement here is high. Focus on reading, math and critical thinking skills.