Mission Valley Elementary School

Great School. Both my kids go there. It is a part of the prestigious mission san jose high school feeder.

We enjoy the experiences. The result has been positive. My son graduated from Mission Valley, and is a student leader and top basketball player in the high school. Thank teachers in Mission Valley for helping him go thru all the challenges and get to this point.

The school does not foster a learning mindset. The teachers are average. The school has high API only because of the extra classes that children go to outside. In spite of so much space and facilities at their disposal, children have PE only 2 days a week. There is no music, drama or arts in the curriculum. Math and language are substandard. School ends at 2.40p.m and at 1.10 p.m on early release wednesdays. I find it hard to understand how this is supportive of lower income groups because this practice mandates spend on after care. The system is outdated and falls between 2 stools. It lacks both the old rigorous school discipline and new age modern approach to education. Maybe this is how all public schools are, but I have been exposed only to Mission Valley and I have been disappointed.

Very good school for my kids. Teachers are great and friendly.