Independence Elementary School

8435 Victoria Avenue

School District

Los Angeles Unified
Grade

K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:18
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on May 17, 2019

My son is about to move onto Middle school and I cannot believe how backed up he is on his education. No cursive writing, multiplication time tests in the 5th grade, no learning how to switch between classes, never has anything new to say he learned for the day. And as I talk to my sister in law about the middle school I can only say this is all the districts fault. I went to Downey unified school district and I have to say they were amazing! If we weren’t tied to schools by address then I would have sent my son to my grade school. Had I known that walnut park middle school doesn’t allow transfers i would have taken him out last year!!! This is unacceptable as a parent. School is to learn. I am not the teacher and I am not getting paid to teach, they are and yet don’t want to teach more than they have to. It’s ridiculous. This whole city is below average in all basic learning skills, which should concern all parents.
Submitted by parent on October 15, 2013

My daughter is currently enrolled in this school and I'm very disappointed in the teachers they've hired here. I've tutored/taught at a private school so I know how a classroom works. My daughter is in the 1st grade and her classwork is carelessly corrected. I correct her work myself when she gets home and there is no excuse for her teacher to leave so many grammatical errors unattended to. Given my current status I can't take her out yet but I strongly suggest you ask for the teachers credentials and be very active in your kids work. It is not hard to make sure these children benefit from the school they're attending and I sincerely feel as though these teachers have given up on their jobs. I give two stars to be fair.
Submitted by parent on September 12, 2013

my twins are in transitional kindergarten n so far am so happy with the teacher ms. osnaya n the staff in the school my son got student of the month for august so happy n so glad they choose that school for my kids
Submitted by parent on January 24, 2012

Very disappointed to see, the lack of coordination surrounding this school I went in seeking help, with a student- daughter, about a complaint I received from my Daughters teacher , Ms Zaraie room 35.No help, I am worried and will be writing a Dear letter to the school board.
Submitted by parent on January 13, 2012

My daughter has been attending since 2nd grade and has a great time. The teachers are for the most part very caring and listen to your concerns about your child. The administration and office staff are very welcoming and helpful. And the parent center can become like a second family...everyone with their own opinions but a family nontheless. Overall the school is very good.
Submitted by other on March 13, 2011

My grandchild has attended this school since preschool and is getting ready to go to Middle school. I wish he could have attended another school this school only teaches the test. If he ever goes out side of the area he doomed.
Submitted by parent on April 02, 2010

Love the teachers from this school, is the best
Submitted by parent on March 23, 2010

This is the best elementary school arround. The teachers are very caring and involved. I just love it!