I was a student at Old River since I was in Kindergarten. I'm going to 7th grade now and I will…read moremiss this school a lot. All my teachers were very nice and helping. I could tell they cared for me. I have a little problem with some staff and the principal and also one specific teacher. I made a lot of friends and everyone was kind to me (almost). Some of the staff that works here are very rude. They like to yell a lot. But that's them working and the kids are quite chaotic. When I was in 4th grade, girls who sighed a paper to go to a meeting to learn about puberty in girls. While we were waiting, I was in a different class since my teacher was working with another event going on. I had forgotten my computer in the classroom and this teacher yelled at me and I started crying. She didn't even care for me but she cared for my project under me that was wet with tears . Another thing that happened was I silently burped and said excuse me and the teacher said there's no burping allowed? I guess in her class we're not allowed to do basic normal human function. I was bullied by one kid too. She'd argue with me and try to make me feel bad about myself because of a hobby I liked. She often barked at me or even tried to trip me. She also gave me really dirty looks. Me and this person never really interacted so I don't know why she was doing that. But other than those problems I had great teachers. They knew when I looked like I have having a bad day and gave me space to calm down. I was with one of the counselors of the school since my mom told the counselors of the school about my problems with Self-harm. Counselor was great and she was caring. The events here were fun too! I also had very good grades and a lot of opportunities to make up for a grade if it was bad. Though there is history in this school about sketchy staff. One was arrested for taking pictures of little girls and had CP. Another one tried to kidnap a kid. But those were long ago and the current staff have not been creepy or sketchy. I loved this school and will forever miss my caring teachers!

So glad my kids are no longer going to the school. The staff in the front are always so rude and…read moremaking negative comments about students by their names out loud. So unprofessional. I don't know if they are part-time or tenured employees but I wouldn't renew their employment. I worry one day the wrong parent is going to hear what they're saying and cause a scene. Looks like nothing has changed here. SHAME!

My daughter has attended since 3rd grade and she is now in 6th grade and she LOVES her school! All…read morethe staff have been great, especially the special needs staff. The school was recently rebuilt a few years ago and it is beautiful.

Sing Lum Elementary is one of Panama Buena Vista Union School District's oldest schools. It was…read morefirst built as a "temporary" school almost 30 years ago. Named for Sing Lum who graduated from Bakersfield High School in 1924. He helped organize the Panama Union School District and was on the first school board in 1944. At the age of 65, Mr. Lum became a competitive runner. He set national and international records by the time he was 70! In 1970, he retired as a farmer from Wasco. He went back to school to get his real estate license. He died in 1994 at the age of 90. I have been at this school for 17 years, 12 of which I have been employed. I have been through three principals and a variety of staff members over the years. I love this school because my children went here and I was always actively involved. It's a great little location right next to Campus Park South. Many students have had many "park days" over the years. This is the last year of the original "temporary" school foundation. Students and staff coming back for the 2016-17 school year will be treated to a brand new school! It's definitely bittersweet for many...leaving so many fond memories behind but also looking forward to a new beginning! I gave 5 stars because all the principals have been amazing over the years. The front office staff is friendly and always helpful, and the teachers are GREAT. If your child is lucky enough to be a Lum Lion, consider yourself lucky!!

My son is in TK at RR. We are loving everything about this school so far. The staff have been great…read moreand extremely helpful. The parents are really involved. It just seems like a working community, with a desire is to see each child succeed in their education. It has been a successful first year.

My daughter went to second grade in this school. She excelled and her grade level jumped from 2nd…read moregrade to 7th grade. Thank you Ronald Reagan elem.!!!!!!!!!!!

Teachers and staff are very understanding and supportive of the students' learning. Mrs. Rogers is…read moreso great--she's been very supportive and patient with my daughter, and I truly appreciate how much she cares.

my kid was taking in the lunch line and he ate last also…read moreafter he got his food his food lunch was over then the whole time he didn't get to eat

We put our toddler here from age 1.5 to 2.5 and the year went by so fast. Her primary care takers…read morewere: 1) busy bees // Jennifer was the primary caretaker - our toddler had an adjustment period for the first 2-3 months (cried at drop off, etc.) but gradually liked her time here. she played, learned, and grew. I think the teachers were attentive for the most part, and kind. She did lose a pair of pants during her time in this class, and it was never found. 2) cuddly cubs // Deanna/Dorrie were the primary caretakers - our toddler was the best eater, always finished her lunch and excited for pick-up. lots of parallel playing here, and Dorrie always said she was the sweetest and obedient kid. never got into trouble. She did come home with a scratch on her arm, which another kid did to her, and we had to inform the teachers. What we love about this facility is the following: - our kid would come home with her own creations and artwork pretty often, at least 2-3 deliverables per week. that was really awesome. - they have parent teacher conferences (about 30 minutes long) to discuss progress made w/ your child, this was a useful session to have and share our own points of view, etc. - the facility is relatively new and they have events that are fun such as the halloween parade, mother's/father's day celebrations, etc. - plenty of parking in the lot, and you feel that the place is secure in terms of safety (locked doors, and the reception area has people at the front desk). What was a bit strange was the following: - they weren't upfront with us during enrollment that you should bring your own bedsheets and water bottle. we didn't know about it until 2-3 months into our class that we were suppose to bring our own. it would have been nice to have those expectations set up front. They made it seem like they were doing me a favor by providing bedsheet & paper cups. I mean give me a break, just tell me so I can bring my own. - billing was pretty lax, you basically submit a monthly check for tuition, and then they only give you a receipt if you ask for it. i had to do my own calculations to make sure that i was paying the right amount to include any fees, since they were pretty vague about what i owed

Two of our children go here, and I literally can't think of anything about this school I would…read morechange. What a great place to trust with our children's formation.

Both my boys attended this elementary, with my older son attending in 2008 as a 3rd grader and my…read moreyounger son just finishing his last year here this past school year, he actually spent all 7yrs of his elementary years here. Love that this school promotes and pushes the kids educationally and makes their learning experience fun. This is one of the only schools that have the G.A.T.E. program from my understanding and they have to bus the other kids from neighboring schools to attend. This school is one of the top elementary schools in Bakersfield, from the kids scoring really well academically to the parents playing a huge role being involved with tons of activities and with teachers participating and pushing the kids to be successful. It's a really clean school and the school strives to stay safe and to keep clean. I have had a lot of ups and downs here, my older son is deaf and most of his years attending Stockdale was always positive, but there were a few teachers who you can tell did not want to spend time with a disabled child or "deal" with it. My son was too advanced to be in a mentally challenged class, but not advanced enough to be in a regular class, so he struggled a lot being in a regular course class. On a positive note, there were many teachers that are amazing people and take the time to create an atmosphere where education was extremely important and there were more teachers like that in this school rather than the bad apples here. I have never had any similar situations with my younger son as he is always academically advanced and that part gives me a lot of mixed feelings. I feel like he had a more fair experience because he wasn't disabled and he did not have to have a whole lot of one on one since he was advanced, but I honestly can't judge that part and say that's why he may have had a better experience because people who have a child with a disability always feel shorted by everyone, so maybe it's just me. Both my kids absolutely loved this school and has had a positive experience here for the most part. Both kids had an opportunity to participate in numerous activities (Band, Chorus, Battle of the Books, Math Field Day, Track and many more). Their most memorable moments had to be their last year when they both went to Camp Keep to experience the outdoors science and education. This gave them an opportunity to gain closer relationships with their peers and to learn a little bit of independence. The school has prevented a lot of traffic problems by utilizing their valet in the front of the school or drop offs at the back of the school, the only thing that still bothers me til this day is when parents drop off their kids at the back of the school, the principal/teachers have had this rule about parents parking in the middle of the road and letting their kids out instead of safely parking and letting their kids out. The principal/teachers have had multiple meetings with parents letting them know this is illegal, yet I honestly feel the principal only allows certain parents to still do that, my suggestion is to make sure your child and everyone elses kids are safe. If you plan to allow your kids to attend Stockdale Elementary, I believe your kids will have one of the best educations in Bakersfield for a public school.

Just moved from boyle hight to bakersfield and my son goes to stockdale elementry and love this…read moreschool for him and also loves it

lowkey kinda goated school was there for kinder all the way to 6th grade. However, i was assaulted…read moreby the name desiree who pushed me after i threw a hotdog at her and i broke my ankle and had to go home

Very good school I do recommend sending your child here teachers are very nice and helpfulread more

Laurelglen is an amazing school I went there for 2nd to 6th grade and I had all good teachers. The…read moreschool he's some problems, as do all schools, and I recommend it to parents looking for a good school for there kids.

This school is amazing the staff does care for the students and makes sure they feel appreciated,…read moreit's close to stores which is a plus, there are some things that I have saw which needs to be improved and that is the painting of the school and the "we are mustangs above the gym, the paint is peeling and is not suitable for a school in a nice neighborhood, its the first impression I got when I walked in to see the school. Needs improvement on painting, and I noticed a lot of trash being left behind by students, but other than that a great school and sports

This school is horrible I found mold in my chicken sandwich and would not recommend too many…read morestudents would not recommend