Mathews Elementary School

Academically the kids excel because the teachers teach to test. Sometimes students aren't given recess because the teachers are too lazy to go outside. If your child is academically delayed they will be treated different. The school during election had the kids come to school in the color that represented what candidate they were voting for. They had them outside pretending to vote. The news captured 3 students in blue and the whole school In red. I can't imagine how those three students must have felt having to justify to so many other studentd why they were voting for their candidate. Anyhow, all the staff in the office have each there back. The assistant Principal runs the school. The Principal sits in her office with a free paycheck. Test scores are great but anything outside of that you will have to teach on your own. And the school is well connected with the district so good luck with complaints.

I've been impressed with the curriculum thus far and my child is thriving with the challenges. The school itself is a somewhat older facility but its kept clean and is a safe and secure environment for the children. Drop off and pick up is ran very smooth even though it seems like its a near impossible location for this to be true. Overall, I'm happy with the activities provided to involve family throughout the year and can't really ask for more.

Unless your child is an exceptional student, this school will ignore whatever needs your child has. All that matters are state test scores and getting ready for those state test.

The school is large, many grades have four sections. Yet when I walk in, the staff knows who I am and who my children are. The staff is caring, energetic, and professional. The principal is incredible, it is one of the most sought after teaching positions in the district. The previous complaints are not fair, as they address issues with the state standards and the common core that you will see in any elementary school these days. The teachers at Mathews do not just "teach to the test," they are not just concerned with AR points, the staff care about the kids and push them to their best. Not only does the school have some of the highest test scores in the county, they know your child, they work with your child, and most importantly, they are invested in your child.