Cumberland Elementary School

824 Cumberland Drive

School District

Sunnyvale
Grade

K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:24
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on January 23, 2024

We went to Cumberland for 5 years and had 3 kids. Everything changed when Mrs. Carlson arrived. She behaves like a robot, zero humanity and don’t listen to parents or students. I have soooo many talks about this qith other moms. The school is lacking academics every year more and more. They only teach the basic, no homework, no test, movie day every 2 weeks and not evolution. We move this year to another school and WOW we could see the difference!!! We have test every term and we can see how the kids are doing and can measure the progress during the year. PTA is strong and really good.
Submitted by parent on January 23, 2024

We have two kids at Cumberland, and ever since our older one started Kindergarten here, we've loved being part of this community. And more importantly, our kids have had a very fulfilling and supportive experience, from the dedicated teachers and staff, all the opportunities from the school's very engaged PTA community of volunteers, and all of the programs the school offers. The administrative staff and all the teachers we've had at Cumberland have worked really, really hard to process their students with a great experience. We love it here and would recommend it to anyone. Despite the outdated Great Schools data, Cumberland gets a 10/10 rating from our family, and this school is a California Distinguished School for a reason. Check out the California School Dashboard and see the most up to date performance ratings. This school is top notch.
Submitted by other on October 26, 2023

Cumberland is a tremendous school. During my 6 years there as a student, I had a fantastic experience and felt nothing but the best from all the teachers and staff. I learned a lot, and felt like I had a lot of opportunities to grow. Traits of respect, responsibility, and making good choices were taught to us, and my time there made me a smarter, kinder, better person as well as a leader. Truly a fabulous school and I would highly recommend it to anyone.
Submitted by parent on September 02, 2023

Cumberland Elementary is a school that does not prioritize or even pay any focus to academics. From not believing in homework to teaching to the lowest common denominator, it is probably the worst place for any child to be to learn anything. They do not prepare students with the tools or knowledge to do well in middle school or life in general. If you view school as just daycare, then Cumberland does fine with this. Students there test fine because most of them have parents who supplement their education with schooling outside of Cumberland. If you aren’t willing to do this, then go someplace else.
Submitted by parent on August 16, 2023

Cumberland has such an amazing community of parents, teachers, administrators and students. Students are enable to perform at their best academically and socially. I've seen my son who is now in 3rd grade grow so much since kindergarten and now exciting to be sending my youngest to kindergarten this year as well. The PTA is very engaged and runs an annual walkathon among many other programs. Beyond the outstanding academics, it's the FAME art program, Project Cornerstone reading and the robust selection of after school programs that set the school apart. This year science fair and drama are coming back. You just don't get this type of programing at the private schools or really not at most of the public schools that i am aware of. Beyond having an international day, our school is truly very diverse and works very hard to support kids from all income brackets and cultural backgrounds. If you want top notch education, send your kids to Cumberland!
Submitted by parent on August 11, 2023

Great teachers and PTA programs, well rounded focus not just academic grinding.
Submitted by parent on March 31, 2022

We have been at this school only less than a year but it has been amazing! They focus on building character and I can see the effort everywhere. My child loves his school and his academic progress has been impressive too.
Submitted by parent on July 13, 2019

Really good school, excellent at integration of diverse ethnicities and establishing a great community
Submitted by parent on October 25, 2018

Best School and Best Teachers. Teachers are very responsive , positive and practical and put lot of effort in every child.
Submitted by parent on June 07, 2017

Fantastic school. Teachers are receptive to inputs and provide 1:1 coaching to kids
Submitted by other on March 15, 2016

Great parent participation...great teachers...not as crowded as other schools! School is very much what support and input you put into it.
Submitted by parent on April 07, 2013

My 2 kids go to this school, and they are very happy with their teachers, friends and environment. My wife and I are happy that they love going to school, have wonderful diverse friends, are learning and are also challenged at times. The silver lining in lower homework load is that it gives more time for other activities. Quite a few PTA run activities - School Garden, Foreign language, Marathon club, Motor Perception, Band, Computer programming, Lego Junior and Senior clubs, Project Cornerstone, Geography club, School Site Council, FAME, Starting Arts, International Night, Kiln/Pottery, Young Rembrandts, Variety Show and much more.
Submitted by parent on June 25, 2012

Excellent school. PTA is great - After-school programs are great - Academic focus is very good - special mention : math olympiad was a great experience for my child although the teacher could have done better - computer programming class was fun - our child's fifth grade teacher was amazing in his commitment to get students ready for middle school. All-in-all a wonderful school and wish the middle school would be as great.
Submitted by other on June 19, 2012

This elementary school was an important part of my childhood. I have so many fond memories of the wonderful teachers and how they shaped me as a young child. From my 4th grade teach who would play us classical music and have us listen and the haiku poems that we wrote. To my quirky 6th grade science teacher who always had the joke of the day. And who knew how to make his classroom the best by all the jars of hearts,eyeballs, small baby pigs!! Yes was the best.. I only have great things to say as a former student. I wish all future students the same great opportunity of learning and friendships. I have the same friends from that school to this day.. Learning can be fun with teachers that have a zest and an honest like of children and of what they do. I loved this school and it still rings clearly in my head and heart as a 40 year old adult..
Submitted by parent on March 02, 2012

Have 2 kids in this school. Very happy with the school. There are teachers who are excellent and then there are teachers who are average. But the Parent involvement is very good and you can always check with the teacher to see how your kids are doing. The recently started CCPA program (run by parents afterschool) is great to give the cumberland kids a head start in computer programing world. Very satisfied with my kids progress and the awesome parent volunteers.
Submitted by parent on June 05, 2011

I have two kids at this school. Great place. PTA is active. Wiah California wouls get its act together. Parents and school compensate for lack of state funding.
Submitted by other on March 19, 2011

Ahhh. Brings back good memories, this school. I used to go here when I was little (in Gr.9 now :P, living in Canada). And I can remember every little detail. The waterpark behind my house, the Toys'R'Us nearby, even the Safeway! All I can say is that this school was, and still is (im hoping) the best school ever. My teachers though, were even better! Why, the whole class pitched in and bought me toys and stuff on my last day of school there! Can anybody please tell me if Mrs.Johnson still is the principal there and if Mrs.Bruno, Mrs.Blascke, and Mrs. Karmirantzos still work there?