E. L. Musick Elementary School

At this school, the teachers work very hard and are extremely approachable. But, the principal is not available very often and I do not agree with her hiring uncertified teachers to run a classroom, esp. in classrooms of students with learning disabilities and low academic intervention needs.

Although EL. Musick is small, but all the staffs and PTA work hard to make it better and better. The communication between school and parent is very good. The principal told us students will start to learn coding at 5th grade which is great step for their future(especially in bay area).

In my opinion, you get out of it, what you put into it. In my experience the staff and leadership has been NOTHING but positive. Though small, there truly is a sense of community at the school. Like many other schools, the school has its challenges and it's far from being perfect...but that is what makes it great. Newark is a small town, and this school has a small town feel which makes your impact on the school even more powerful.

Horrible, I am so sorry my daughters had to experience going to this school.