This school was never good they did get a football field on my last year but it was never fun there…read morewhere over 50+ fights when I was going and the teachers are kind of annoying but not to bad and the school food was probably found in the Chernobyl nuclear explosion sometimes maybe good but sometimes maybe bad

if you get into the right group you will be fine, i would recomend getting into some sort of club…read moreor activity if possible, stay on top of homework cuz there will be a lot of it. dont use the choir bathroom unless your there for drugs,vapes or stuff like that. the good teachers are mr.bautista and mrs. bessler both great people and lots of fun. if you got any questions please contact me at 612 644 2871 or taylo_stmar510@ahschools.us

My nephew attends this school, we would not recommend this school to anyone, especially to families…read morewith special needs. My nephew was evaluated last summer and was told he is on the spectrum. Finding this out my sister has asked since the beginning of the school year for him to be evaluated for an IEP/504 plan. She has been put off all year long until the deadline had passed to be evaluated and they wouldn't do one anymore. The staff is extremely unaccompanied to his special needs. So if you need help with any child with special needs we strongly suggest finding a different school.

Well i was a student here. it was good but it could've been better. The lunch? horrible. The…read moreteachers? depends. the principal? an asshole. but i do like the attention 5th graders get and was sad to leave.

We have been a part of Davinci for 8 years and have so many wonderful things to say about the…read moreschool. I love the community and involvement with other families. I love the diversity of students and staff, it makes everyone feel included, loved and heard! I could go on and on about all the reasons I love this school!

As a staff member, I feel it's important to share an honest perspective on the current state of…read moreDavinci Academy. Unfortunately, my experience has been overwhelmingly negative due to poor leadership, lack of professionalism, and an unsafe school environment. Leadership & Administration: Principal Emily Eggers is extremely unprofessional and frequently yells at staff. She has publicly called staff "backstabbers" for communicating concerns to district-level administrators and often labels teachers as unprofessional without ever observing their classrooms. It's also concerning that she has minimal in-person classroom experience, having only taught in an online setting before becoming principal. The new Dean of Students contributes to the toxic atmosphere. He seems to enjoy the authority that comes with his position but speaks negatively about teachers behind their backs, which damages morale and trust among staff. The administrative team as a whole is often absent from the building -- they're typically on site only about 50% of the time -- leaving little accountability or visible leadership. Teaching & Instruction: Instructional leadership is outdated and resistant to change. The ELA lead teacher refuses to adapt teaching methods or differentiate instruction for students with varying needs. The math department has turned over completely for the second year in a row. Last year's teachers were all fired, and the new hires this year are struggling just as much. It's extremely concerning that the school can't seem to retain qualified math teachers year after year. Several teachers are not fully licensed in their assigned subject areas. The RTI teacher, PE teacher, and tech teacher lack proper certifications, and only one of the special education teachers is fully licensed. This creates a serious problem in ensuring quality instruction and legal compliance. School Environment & Student Behavior: Student behavior is a major issue. There is frequent fighting, constant swearing, and open use of racial slurs like the N-word. These incidents are rarely handled appropriately or effectively. The administration tends to ignore or downplay discipline problems, which makes the environment unsafe for both staff and students. Overall Culture: The culture of the school is toxic, unprofessional, and unstable. Staff turnover is high, morale is extremely low, and there is very little support for teachers. Leadership fails to model professionalism or create a safe and supportive atmosphere for learning. At this point, I would not recommend Davinci Academy especially the middle school to potential staff, students, or families. Until there is a complete overhaul of leadership and a serious focus on student behavior and staff support, this school will continue to struggle.

Moved here from California last year and having to adjust your girls to MN winters in a new school…read moreis rough. Starting a new school in January as a first grader when you have never lived in frozen weather took a lot of courage from my daughters but a majority of the praise goes to the staff at Fernbrook who were absolutely amazing. Mrs Larson was a gift for a new family as a teacher who went out of her way to welcome our daughter and make sure she survived a major shift in culture :) Totally impressed with the administration, bussing from our local neighborhood the involvement from parents and extra curricular activities this school is one of Maple Groves best.

I would strongly encourage parents to do thorough research before considering this school…read more In our experience, leadership has created an environment where concerns raised by parents, students, and even staff members are often dismissed rather than addressed. The director frequently shifts blame instead of taking accountability, creating a culture that feels manipulative and unproductive. Staff turnover appears to be very high, which raises serious concerns about internal leadership and overall stability within the school. When it comes to student progress, there seems to be little willingness to evaluate whether the school's teaching methods or support systems are effective. Instead, concerns about a child not advancing academically are quickly attributed to the child's learning disabilities, rather than examining whether the school is providing the proper resources and accommodations needed for success. What is most concerning is the apparent inconsistency in how bullying situations are handled. In situations where certain families appear to have influence within the school community, concerns can be minimized or ignored altogether. In our case, serious concerns involving bullying were dismissed with the message that "nothing really happened," leaving us feeling unheard and unsupported. A school should be a place where students feel safe, supported, and given every opportunity to succeed. Unfortunately, our experience did not reflect those values.

From the owner: Formerly Minnesota Renaissance School, Montessori Renaissance Academy (MRA) is a private, 501(c)3…read morenonprofit Montessori school located in the north metropolitan suburb of Anoka, MN. For more than 22 years, we have been providing children from 16 months through 8th grade with an alternative to more traditional schools. Our goal is to create a learning environment that meets the needs of each child. We do so by following the philosophy and methods developed by Dr. Maria Montessori throughout the child’s early years and continue to leverage those concepts during the child’s middle school years.

If I could give Edinbrook a big fat zero--or even a negative score? I would. But for the sake of…read morethe good teachers at the place? They get a 2, I thought bringing in new blood in Mr. Krueger would be a plus for the school. It's only a plus if your child isn't a special-needs child that needs support. My child had plenty of support and a magnificent teacher last year that IS still a credit to Edinbrook. This year? Forget about it. The woman is a few bricks shy of a full load, if you get my drift. Bottom line? If you have a perfect child? Edinbrook may be the school for you. If you don't? Steer clear of this god-forsaken school and put your child in ANY other school. Heaven knows there are better schools in Champlin, Anoka, and less than 2 miles away in Woodland Elementary.

So far I'm loving this school; one kid in second grade, one in kindergarten. This is a relatively…read morenew school (2002, I believe) so the facilities are all nice and modern. We have yet to have a teacher that we anything less than fantastic and the school works hard to make sure that students of all levels are challenged. Plenty of opportunities for parents to get involved as well. My opinion may change as the years progress, but as of right now I'm a huge fan and am looking forward to my two youngest starting school here as well.