Our family loves Mariemont. They have been there for us. We are a mixed family, Samoan, Mexican and…read moreItalian. While it is true that many people here are Caucasian, I don't feel like anyone discriminates against us. The teachers have embraced our family and the other parents in my son's classes are friendly with us. It's too bad that some have had a bad experience here. I haven't been involved with the PTA beyond volunteering at the fall carnival, etc. so I can't speak to the nature of the PTA members. Elizabeth Wahl is a good principal and she reached out to me when my son was in 1st grade to help me get him into Discovery Club. My advice: take advantage of what this school has to offer academically. If you're feeling like the PTA is exclusive and homogeneous, bring a friend to the meetings! This school has a lot to offer: STORM (Special Team of Role Models); Ms. Messner is one of the MOST AMAZING educators around town; and the people in the office CARE about the well-being of the students! This school is rated a 9 or 10 by www.greatschools.org, focus on what they have to offer academically.

So they diagnosed my son with a hearing issue stating this is what was wrong or it could even be…read moresomething developmental like ADHD. He was retained in grade K after we believed he sincerely had some type of issue since he only scribbled on papers, couldn't write well, wasn't able to read or put words/sounds together -- albeit he is a genius in math.He counts up to 200 and is 5... I took him to our Native American clinic for a screening and his pediatrician who didn't do his pre-K screening (vision and hearing) noted he hears fine, doesn't appear to have ADHD, and has a hard time seeing. I was shocked, a hard time seeing? They believed he was around 20/30 or 20/40 since he did poorly on the eye chart. Bless his pediatrician's office because he could only ready the 40 and 50's at the eye doctors without help, so they were very correct. So he has poor vision in his left eye where he needs nearly a +3.00 lense and his right eye is overcompensating for the issue and is also weakened where he needs a +1.50 in that eye. With his glasses on he clearly writes his name and can color... because he can SEE! Mariemont only wanted to blame some type of developmental issue or a hearing issue as his problem. I remember at one point being told the other kids had preschool and because he didn't that might be the issue. I stated preschool was out of our budget and I was reminded that the neighborhood is wealthier so the kids go to preschool... So their kids were automatically seen as better because they were rich and white. You'd think someone in the process would have tested his eyesight if he had a problem reading. It seems so, DUH! now but I am a first time parent dealing with an uptight school but they do this everyday so there is no excuse. I continue to state his teacher was awesome and did what he could but their administration and even other parents are the nightmare there. I am on the fence for him returning I can't do to it him even though they are considered a "good school" they are not a good school for someone with a mixed ethnic background whose parents don't net 100k+ a year.

The best elementary school in the san juan school district. The principal she is great teachers are…read morewonderful.

My daughter has been struggling in school for the past two years. As a single mom trying I've had…read moreto move continuously in search for affordable housing. I moved to Sacramento from San Jose in 2014. My daughter finished first grade in Carmichael elementary where she suffered tremendously. The teacher did not put the attention and dedication a teacher is responsible for, consequently leaving my daughter struggling even more than she was before. I was finally able to put my daughter in Deterding Elementary. Mrs. Morganstern was an Angel in disguise. She immediately recognized my daughter frustration and how behind she was in her academics. She met with me and developed a plan for my daughter success. She and other teachers organized an after school tutoring program for kids like my daughter to get that extra help they needed. I couldn't believe the dedication and care these teachers like Mrs. Morganstern genuinely give to their students. When she found out that my daughter was moving from school to school, and yet moving again to Santa Cruz, she quickly contacted me strongly concerned a

This school is the best option if your Child is a free artist and avid render you won't be…read moredissapointed with the quality of teachers and personnal.

I'm happy with the summer camp. This is my daughters first experience with school. She's been…read morehomeschooled and will go in to second grade in the fall. She's made friends and hasn't had a troubles she's had some learning curves but they have helped her and me be more comfortable with the school setting.

My step-daughter is in fifth grade here and has been since kindergarten. My wife has two older…read morechildren who attended here and she raves about the school, I am not impressed however. My step-son is brilliant but undisciplined and he was allowed to "graduate" sixth grade without doing any work at all and only getting "1's" and "2's" his whole career there. My oldest step-child would've succeeded anywhere anyhow and still does..... My fifth grade daughter has had much the same experience as my son until this year. This year I've been heavily involved and her teacher is very communicative and the difference has been huge. The school goes on wonderful field trips in every grade. The music program is awesome, my daughter has class for 30min 3x's/week and is learning quickly. The office staff are typically rude. The parking lot ( pickup / drop off ) is well managed and there is a great focus on child safety and using crosswalks. There's also a crossing guard and a " lighted?" Crosswalk just for school goers. P.E. is not a large focus but I believe funding is gone for health at most elementry schools. The children do have a large field, two playgrounds, ball courts, basketball courts and a basebal / kickball backstop. The surrounding area is typical for the city except that there is an outpatient psychiatric facility about 1 mile up mission avenue. There are people often in the area that " act weird " but I've heard of nothing harmful from them. I would rather my daughter been in a different school for all previous years but I am happy with her, her teacher and myself right. I wouldn't choose to enroll another child in this school but I'm alright with my daughter finishing out this year there.

Fights almost everyday! I pick up my son school next door and i have stopped multiple fights…read more Talked to principal aboutbit she doesn't care

I hear bad things about this school. It was great for my child when they are in TK. For…read morekindergarten we put them in Mission. We love it there but with we would not have changed schools if we knew what we know now. The speech therapist is amazing at Starr king. The school makes you feel comfortable. Mission does not. This is my child's 4th year and last at mission. We might place her back at Starr king where people are nicer and have less drama (if we don't get into our other school). Starr king has a bad reputation but most of it is rumors.

I have never seen such dedication to education and the nurturing of young minds as I have with San…read moreJuan. I have taught all ages classes and programs from California to Colorado. This district knows how to teach! The schools are safe and well maintained by the operations staff. When I go by campuses now, I see HVAC workers on the roofs and custodians cleaning classrooms in preparation for the school year. It's good to know that there are people actively workin g behind the scenes to help facilitate the safety of our children.

San Juan Unified's interest is money and not the students. They are desperate because their…read moreenrollment is low and students are leaving the district. The district hires and retains inexperienced, rude, unmotivated, privileged teachers set in their ways, racist staff, and have discriminatory practices. I am a parent of 4 students who attended schools in the district since 2008 and it has only gotten worse. My youngest is at Rio Americano and the culture is toxic and dysfunctional. His counselor Sydnee Butcher needs training and support as an academic guidance counselor. Doesn't surprise me being trained by Elizabeth Irwin. When Sydnee first appeared last year, she was very vocal about change and supporting students. She stated she once was a student there and her experience there allowed her to identify areas of improvement. My experience with her is that is far from the truth. Sydnee doesn't perform any research nor does she fact check. She just blindly regurgitates what Elizabeth feeds her. My son is in a unique position and has aspirations for which he has set goals. While trying to reach those goals, Sydnee and Elizabeth have only worked to hold him back with hard stops. They are not helpful at all. You would think your academic guidance counselor wants students to succeed and instead of delivering hard stops, they will use their discretion (they have levels of discretion) to find ways and create opportunities to support students success. If you are able to get your children into a different district. Please do so. You will not regret it. If you are not able, please listen to your children, the teachers and staff lack integrity.

I have been so impressed with how this school has managed, renovated and taken precautions with…read moreCovid. My niece goes here and I am amazed at how the school went above and beyond for the kids and staff. Bravo!

I love this school! I highly recommend this school to anyone who is looking for a safe family…read moreEnvironment. The education is over and beyond of what my expectation was going into the school. The public speaking , confidence and everything that the school has taught my son has been amazing. The friendly staff They make you feel like family I showed up in my PJs which I would never do and felt completely comfortable just because I was in a hurry and I had to deliver something to class. I love the Close knit family's and Friends that we have built from the school. Love, Sabrina

After being unsuccessful in receiving an inter-district transfer to the school she attending for…read morepre-k, we made the decision to enroll her at El Rancho due to our home school's 1 star rating and low-performance scores. My daughter has been attending El Rancho since Kindergarten, she is now in 1st grade. We have had such a positive experience with both the leadership staff and teachers. Due to the small class sizes, teachers are able to recognize the specific needs of each child and challenge them academically. My daughter also gets to experience learning Spanish, music, and P.E., as El Rancho also offers this in their curriculum. It is so fun to see her so self- confident when she learns a new language! El Rancho offers an amazing before and after school program, which was one of the biggest positives for the choice in enrolling our child at El Rancho. It is structured with staff involvement with organized games, crafts and study hall for upper grades. Working in healthcare, hours can get a little crazy and knowing El Rancho is available almost every day of the year is amazing! El Rancho continues to promote core values and good morals into our daughter, which is invaluable to her in her elementary school years. If you are looking for a school "home" for your child, I encourage you to visit El Rancho!

My daughter attended this school for 4 years ages 4-8 and it was AMAZING! I'm looking for a woman…read morethat taught there 1986-1990 her name was Mrs Fields.

best school ever! nice kids, great teachers, lunch is pretty good too! But, they don't have pad/…read moretampon dispensers so every time I have forgot one I have to go to the office to ask for one .

First to forth we're great all the teacher were great until we got a new principal dj latchem is…read morewhen ut started to go down hill he is still working their and a really really bad teacher ms.Russo she sucked and when I complained to the principal about ut he did nothing but lie about talking to her so I do not recommend going here for fifth grade but 1st to 4th are good

Mrs. Mugnaini and Mrs. Campbell and great teachers please if your child is in 4/5 grade make sure…read morethat they are in those classes

Sierra Oaks is a really great K-8 school. The principal Mrs. Butorac is very active and makes…read moreherself available and doesn't just sit in her office all day like other past principal's my daughter had.Most of my child's teachers keep me informed with what's going on each week and sends home progress reports quite frequently which is a big plus. I will say that one of the office staff who's name starts with a M is not very personable and acts as though your bothering her if you need more information on school events or just have basic questions. My daughter is in the 7th Grade and I will say it will get quite pricey once you child gets into 7th and 8th grade is when they take really nice trips to Florida and Southern Cali etc.. Overall I really like this school for my daughter parents are very involved in school activities and I can't believe how well mannered the students are. I would highly recommend Sierra Oaks if you have high expectations for your child's education. my daughter is really happy she goes to this school.