Fantastic elementary school! I went a decade ago and have fond memories of the teachers and school…read more The teachers allowed me to report and read engineering books because even as a little kid, I wanted to be a construction worker. Mrs. Kang was the best second grade teacher ever! She was incredibly funny and welcoming. It's unfortunate that she retired. Mrs. Johnson was also a great teacher and and made the class an enjoyable place. Definitely recommend this elementary school!

Only complaint I have is parking / pick up / drop off is horrible…read more The school has been great for my son. I'm planning on placing my other 2 daughters there when they're old enough.

Great school! Great teachers! Great students! My kid goes here and she's really kind and really…read moresmart!

Nice, clean, and open to the public!…read more Complete with a new library, red + blue jungle gyms, and a wide open area for pets to run, baseball cages, kickball, tether ball.. wow.

I came here to attend my child's graduation. I am not sure how much money this school raises with…read moreeach year's "jog-a-thon." However, you'd think that the school could provide shade or seating for the families in attendance. Whoever planned the 2024 5th grade promotion should be terminated and never be tasked with a project that requires basic thinking or logic! I attended this school as a child and 2 of my other children attended and I have never experienced something so uneventful and lacking in basic necessities. I would advise you to enroll your child in a school other than Dailard.

Less than desirable... Good luck if your just starting out…read morehere! My child had only 1 quality teacher the entire 6 years! Four teachers left 6 months into the year, went out on medical leave, or just quit. Not a stable environment for your kid. Bullying from teachers (Beatrice Bernal) happens here, and gets swept under the rug. Start school shopping now: Hearst, Green & Benchley, are better.

This is one of the best schools in San Diego unified!!! The principal Mrs. Patton is remarkable…read more Very professional, attentive and compassionate about all of her students. The teachers as a matter of the entire staff is extraordinary. Everybody here is amazing. Education, respect, guidance and a loving encouragement is the culture of this school. The staff responds timely to all my requests and emails. The principal is not stuck in her office, she's walking the campus engaging with the students as well as the staff. My kids love this school. I highly highly recommend Benchley elementary.

This is an excellent school! The staff is outstanding, teachers, custodians, support staff and…read morethe principal are exceptional. The school grounds are beautiful and clean and the learning environment supports all students. The parent involvement is remarkable and highly contributes to the school's success. I am a retired school principal and I am thrilled my grandchildren are attending this outstanding school. A huge thank you to the entire staff and school community for your dedication and commitment to Benchley-Weinberger.

My youngest son who is in the Spanish program has told me very great things and I really like the…read moreschool for their education, The middle school Spanish teacher is awesome. But the best thing in the school is that they all speak fluently. Also, they have very good sports such as Soccer, volleyball, basketball, flag football, cheer and wrestling. You should put your kid in Language Academy,

Amazing opportunity to have your children benefit from an immersive educational experience. For the…read morefirst three years children are immersed in either French or Spanish, and all subjects including math and science are taught in that target language. We will soon take our second and fourth grade daughters to France. They are well on their way to fluency even before ever setting foot in a French speaking country. The teachers are amazing and many are native speakers of French and Spanish. Because this is a magnet school, it is free and if you live far enough away, your child can take the public school bus to and from school.

This is a smaller school, nestled off of Lake Murray Blvd. My son has been enrolled here for seven…read moreyears. There have been many changes over the years, but it has still managed to keep its community spirit. Due to budget cuts class sizes have gone up since he started here. They do a pretty good job though. I think it helps that it's a smaller campus. One thing I think they've done really well with is the Learning Center. Joe Malek does a tremendous job running it. He is so energetic and positive. Every school would be lucky to have a teacher like him. Maryland Ave has some really great support staff on campus. I think a lot of times people remember the teachers and might forget about all these other wonderful folks who make a huge difference in our children's lives everyday. I know early on I realized this because they ALL knew who my son was within the first few days of school. And it wasn't because he was a problem child, it was because they cared and made a point to get to know him even though he was very shy.

Love the school it's such a great place for your children to go learn and make friends.read more

Both of my kids went to Murray Manor. We had great teachers and now both of my kids live in La…read moreMesa and are planning to send their children to Murray Manor

Let's just say we live out of the district and make the commute so that our children can attend…read morethis fine school. Enough said.

Teachers are great, I believe they do their best and care about all the kids. They have fun events…read morefor kids and field trips off campus. They have a nice garden where they teach kids how to grow food. They don't allow dogs on campus. Parking lot is tiny, mainly on for staff. They have a lost and found. They have an after school program called Prime time for children who qualify. I love that they recognize children in each class for their hard work every month and they have fun movies nights.

I didn't have any negative experiences. All of my child's teachers seemed very dedicated,…read morepassionate, and caring toward the students. I might be overthinking it, but I did get the sense that children whose parents seemed a bit closer to the teachers were more likely to receive awards. I'm not complaining at all. just something I happened to notice. I do feel that keeping a bit of professional distance, like not connecting with parents on Instagram, can be a good idea. But that's just my personal view.

Serious Concerns Regarding Student Safety and Administrative Negligence…read more As a concerned parent, I feel it is necessary to raise serious concerns regarding the ongoing lack of safety protocols and administrative accountability at this school, where my child is currently enrolled. Over the past several months, I have witnessed and documented several troubling incidents involving not only negligence on the part of the administration but also potential endangerment of students. These include: Failure to Vet Adults on Campus: The school has allowed unauthorized adults onto school grounds without conducting proper identification or verification procedures. This has resulted in individuals misrepresenting themselves as parents and engaging in inappropriate behavior, including bullying and harassment of students and other parents. Bullying and Harassment: The school has failed to take adequate steps to prevent or address bullying. Specific individuals, including adults, have repeatedly harassed students, with incidents involving verbal threats and coercion. Despite being verbally banned from campus, these individuals were still allowed to return and continue their behavior without consequence. Involvement of Firearms: There was a reported incident involving firearms on or near school grounds, tied to individuals previously reported for misconduct. This incident was not transparently addressed with the school community, and no apparent disciplinary or legal action was taken against those responsible. Neglect of Mandated Reporting Duties: Concerns have been raised with the school about potential neglect and emotional abuse of students, including my own child. Despite these concerns being reported, the school has failed to follow up or escalate them to Child Protective Services, as required by law under mandatory reporting obligations. Lack of Transparency and Cooperation: As a legal parent, I have been repeatedly denied access to basic information such as incident reports or the opportunity to safely communicate with my child on campus. This has occurred despite involving law enforcement and having legal rights in place. Allegations made by another parent were accepted without proper investigation or due process, leading to further barriers in my involvement with my child's education and well-being. Failure to Uphold Protective Orders: The school has not enforced protective measures that are in place to safeguard students and families involved in these conflicts, further putting children at risk. Pattern of Unsafe Environment: There have been multiple incidents requiring law enforcement and school lockdowns. The frequency of such events points to a larger systemic issue in maintaining a safe and secure learning environment. What is most disheartening is that the administration appears more focused on maintaining the school's public image than protecting the students and addressing serious safety concerns. The failure to act responsibly and transparently has significantly eroded trust within the school community. While I do not wish for my child to be removed from their educational setting, it is ultimately the school's responsibility to ensure all students are safe and protected from harm--physically, emotionally, and socially. I urge the district and relevant oversight bodies to thoroughly investigate the current environment at Rolando Elementary and take immediate steps to implement meaningful reform. I have also communicated with a couple of the other parents who have been negatively impacted by the recent turn of events and encouraged them to take these concerns to the board and even take the right legal avenues to hold the school responsible. The safety and well-being of children must be prioritized above all else.

I enjoy going to this school. My teacher is Ms Campbell. The school is really nice! I've been going…read morefor 7 years now. Recommend!

Now only one child attending Foster and her teacher now is Mrs. Rizzo and she is amazing! She…read morecommunicates well with parents & My youngest daughter now in 4th grade finds her teacher and classroom fun! Which is a very lost idea now a days in school. My daughter loves that they have class pets and her teacher is relatable to herself & classmates! Mrs. Rizzo has a way with giving out awards and making children feel heard! Previous teachers I enjoyed teaching my kids due to communication or how they spoke with respect to my children: Mrs. Jordan, Mr. Tuey, Mrs. Webb, & Mr. Severance.

My experience with this school, particularly the special education program, was extremely…read moreconcerning and ultimately led me to withdraw my child in April. I am sharing my personal experience because I believe other parents deserve to ask detailed questions before enrolling their children. During our time at the school, my child came home with bruises on his body. I repeatedly asked staff what had happened, but I was unable to get an explanation that addressed my concerns. I am not claiming to know how the injuries occurred; I am sharing that I could not get the information I needed as a parent. I requested an IEP meeting because I wanted my child to have increased access to general education with appropriate aide support. Although the meeting took place, I was not provided with the data or information I requested to understand the basis for the decision. My request was simply denied. I also clearly requested that a female aide assist my child with toileting. Without prior notice, a male aide was assigned instead. I only learned this when I spoke with the principal, who told me it no longer mattered because there were only a few weeks left in the school year. I found that response extremely concerning. On another occasion, I picked up my child unexpectedly and found him outside wearing a sweater despite temperatures being around 80 degrees. When he saw me, he immediately asked for "water." His water bottle consistently came home full, which caused me concern about whether he was being offered enough water during the school day. I also found communication with the classroom teacher difficult. Based on my personal interactions, I experienced the communication as passive-aggressive and, at times, unprofessional when I advocated for my child. Ultimately, I decided withdrawing my child was the best decision for our family. I am not suggesting every family will have the same experience, but based on mine, I strongly encourage parents of children receiving special education services to ask detailed questions about IEP decision-making, aide assignments, supervision, communication, hydration, and how concerns are documented and addressed. This experience was extremely difficult for our family and left me with serious concerns about the level of communication and support we received.