this school is absolutely horrible. i went here for 6 years and all i've ever gotten was bullied…read morewith no one to address the situation. as a middle schooler i see how this really effected my life which is why i hate this stupid school and everyone in it

I have some serious concerns about this school. There seems to be a lot of bullying of students and…read morea "My dad's richer than your dad" attitude. Although academically the school is sound, I worry about students who are marginalized when their parents can't afford certain activities. On one such occasion, children who did not pay a $40.00 fee were sent back to class to watch as other children were splattered with Diwali colors as they ran around the field. As we look for inclusion of all children, why are poorer children of color being obstracized from these fun events? On another note I've heard that parents who contribute the most to the school are guaranteed their choice of teacher in the Fall. This is just yet another example of "Pay to play" in our stratified, divided world. Schools are supposed to be the great equalizer but apparently not at Playa Vista Elementary School.

I'll start by saying this is not a safe place for your child to go they will not be protected. This…read moreis my daughters first year here and she's had other kids put their hands on her 6 times already (not including the name calls)and every time I've tried to get to the bottom of it the principal Dr. LaTanya Reeves is ALWAYS in a meeting. Once she finally decides to respond it's "I'm going to investigate and parents need to teach their kids not to hit back and have them tell the teacher." Well my daughter has constantly done that and was just pushed into a bush again by the same child that's been putting her hands on her and tearing up my daughter property. Telling me that lausd not wanting to do ieps and get therapy for these other kids is not an excuse for my child being physically and mentally harmed. Also this school needs to do better with contacting THE PARENT FIRST. There is no reason the grandparents are called first and the parent was never notified nor does the staff ever have an idea about what's going on.

Theres a few great teachers and staff, but unfortunately there's a lot of changes that needs to be…read moremade.

This is one of the greatest schools in LAUSD. The principal is dynamic and caring and the teachers…read moreare dedicated and hard working. This is a magnet school so all parents need to apply and students are assigned based on a lottery-type system. There are sometimes spaces available at the beginning of the school year on a walk-in basis for those who missed the application process, particularly for students in kindergarten and first grade where competition for spaces is less fierce. Students can catch the bus from anywhere within LAUSD. Students have access to science labs once a week, a gifted student enrichment program, and intervention for struggling students. The computer lab has recently been redesigned, and beautiful murals are all over the campus. If you're looking for a safe school with a diverse student body and rigorous academic curriculum, this school is second only to Disneyland when it comes to being the happiest place on earth.

My daughter just finished kindergarten here and I could not say enough good things about Paseo. The…read morestaff and teachers truly care about the students and the school is small at the moment which makes it really nice for getting to know people. My daughter has also excelled academically here and we can't wait for next year. If you are in the area please consider Paseo!

Came to Turning Point School for my son's basketball game and was very impressed. The facility is…read moreclean and well kept, and everything felt very family-friendly. The parking staff in particular stood out - they were kind, organized, and made sure we had a place to park, even directing us to another lot when needed. It made the whole experience much smoother and less stressful. Between the nice facility and the welcoming attitude, this is an easy 5-star review from me.

A wonderful, enriching environment for children to learn and build true friendships. We can't say…read moreenough good things about Turning Point and what it's meant for our family and what it's done for our daughter.

Reviewing the Mandarin dual language immersion program: the school and strong parent community have…read morebeen amazing. The program is organized so that kids learn half the time in English, and half the time in Chinese. This is "double-learning" -- they go through a full elementary school program in both languages. The school also responded amazingly well to the pandemic, with teachers taking the initiative to send daily recorded lessons without skipping a bit before LAUSD even figured out what to do, then nearly a full year of Zoom, and now in-person learning with weekly testing. Kids are happy and learn lots. Can't recommend enough!

I recently enrolled my child in the Mandarin Immersion program at Braddock. Since I did my…read moreresearch, I had high expectations of the program, but surprisingly, Braddock has actually surpassed them. Not only do I feel Braddock MI is taking the best approach to individualized student learning (CGI math, writers workshop, etc), I also *very much* appreciate the progressive, light and flexible approach to homework. They get it. Moreover, the MI program is now also an integrated STEM program. Bonus! Putting the educational quality aside though, the absolute best recommendation I can give is this: we've been to three schools before Braddock (two "well-picked" preschools and one other STEAM elementary). My LO hated going to them all. Hated school. Cried when mommy had to leave. You get the picture. Braddock is legit the very first school that my child actually likes going to. The teachers are GREAT with the kids and actually make them excited to learn and be there (between you and me, I've checked in on the classrooms... shhhhh). LO actually walks into school while waving and smiling at me. You can't ask for more than that... bilingual, STEM, progressive, individualized high-quality learning, and a happy kid who's actually excited to go to school.

YES APPLY YOUR KID HERE i loved this school sooo much you dont get it its so diverse and has so…read moremany opportunities to do art class, music class, orchestra, and coding, its a amazing school and I learned a lot from it i went here from 2016-2021 and it was the best time ever as a student please do aply your kid here

Great school, amazing community. Mrs. Fields' leadership is…read moreprogressive and inclusive. The teachers are wonderful and involved. Come take a tour and talk to the current parents for a more accurate overview of what this small but exemplary local school has to offer.

No school consequences for students. A high five and lollipops for bad behaviors. Candy, chips in…read moreclass, attention seeking behaviors. It's not the students it's the administration. You don't see those behaviors at other middle schools. They need to change :(

Both of my kids I report that most of the teachers there lose their patience very quickly. Also…read morecommunication from the school and the principal is subpar. Glad we only had one more year in the district. The elementary schools in the district were fabulous!

I'm still here with my younger children and honestly the school has lost its magic. It was a domino…read moreeffect starting with the influx of more private school families moving over to Richland with their entitled behavior, then Covid, then a few families with insanely litigious approach to dealing with the staff not meeting their demands. The principal and coordinator both quit because the families became just too much to deal with. We lost a lot of truly wonderful teachers. Now we have a principal who is rude and oblivious and always defensive. She's all talk and no action and has no energy whatsoever. Our former principal, who granted had some shortcomings as well, was such a positive presence on campus. He engaged with families and students in an upbeat and excited manner every day. I wasn't his biggest fan, but the environment that he fostered was really special. We felt like we had a voice. Like he cared what the parents thought. This new principal acts like we as parents are always in the way or annoying her or doing something wrong. She doesn't remember anyone who isn't constantly kissing her behind. I've had many face to face conversations with her and she still never knows who I am or who my children are. We used to be welcome on campus, it was such a warm and loving environment. Now you have to jump through a thousand hoops to get approved to volunteer and for some reason only the select few parents get approved.

We moved to Westdale (Mar Vista) a little over five years ago and I have to say that it has been…read moreamazing to witness the evolution of Richland Avenue over those years. Committed parents, energetic teachers and staff and a dedicated Principal have turned Richland into a hidden gem of a neighborhood school. With about 300 students, Richland provides a comfortable, family-like environment with all of the academic support and encouragement of an Advanced Learning School. We have a learning garden on campus, after school French classes and Arts, Music and Sciences programs. My daughter is in the TK/K class, which she loves. I have to say that as a parent, I don't take for granted the fact that she adores her teachers and says "Bonjour" every time she sees Principal Granade (who knows every students' name). She feels comfortable asking questions, interacting with everyone at our school and is 100% encouraged to be herself. All that and her teachers have above and beyond supported her love of math and science. Just in case it's helpful as a frame of reference, my daughter's first, school experiences were spent at a reputable, private preschool and my entire K-12th grade experience was spent at two, small private schools. Richland is my first public school experience and I truly believe that my daughter is being nurtured, encouraged and challenged academically just as I was growing up.