Montgomery Knolls Elementary School

Poor. I was disappointed with my experience as parent of a child of color. Children are treated differently and this school is not willing to address the deficiencies. If I had it all to do over, I would not send my child to this school if I had a choice.

We just finished our first year at MKES and we couldn’t be happier!The small class sizes (I think there were 16 kids in his kindergarten), earlier available drop off time (free breakfast!), individualized instruction (reading groups were broken down into groups of 4 kids so that instruction was really tailored to the level the groups were at) and diverse, supportive environment really has made a great impression on usWhen my son started kindergarten he wouldn't read a word of the books we read at night. By the end he could probably make it through James and the Giant Peach without help! And he loves it there! He is really sad he has to leave his school for the summer. His teacher (who was outstanding!) used an app called Class Dojo (not sure if every class uses it) that let us see how our child was doing (behaving) each week. More importantly, the app let us communicate via texts and get updates (both individual messages and ones broadcast to the whole class). That type of communication (reminders about homework, assemblies, or field trips) — or even just the quick notes we’d send at night about a misplaced lunchbox or jacket — were invaluable.

This was (school year is over this coming monday) my daughter 1st year in school ever. (kindergarden) I have to say it's a wonderful school! I love that it's close to my workplace the office staff are so great! My daughters teacher, Mrs. Flood is so great and I love that I have a great communication with her. I would have loved to have gotten to know better Mr. G the principle; I've heard so many great things about him and I can see he is very engaged with the staff and the students but this is his last year as he will be retiring after 41 yrs in education. ..they all have made my daughter and I our very first school year at MKES wonderful! :)

We currently have a 1st grader at MKES and our 3rd grade child also attended before moving to Pine Crest. The new principal, Mr. G, has really improved the tone of the school. As a parent, I get the impression the staff feel supported and he is a visible and positive presence in the school, helping kids come in the morning, helping at lunch/recess. The teachers our children have had have all been very professional and caring, many going above and beyond expectations. The high FARMS rate creates challenges but it also has kept class sizes low (15-17 in 1st grade) and we feel they try hard to differentiate learning within the classroom. Very active PTA and we've been very happy overall.