Overview
Westover Elementary School401 Hawkesbury Lane
Silver Spring, MD 20904(301) 989-5676
Silver Spring, MD 20904(301) 989-5676
Westover Elementary School is located in Silver Spring, MD and serves grades PK-5.It received a GreatSchool rating of 9 out of 10
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Student Diversity
Race
Percentage
Two or more races
8%
Asian
14%
White
18%
Hispanic
26%
Black
34%
Reviews5 Reviews
3.5
It was much better when my brother attended it. At this point, everything is politically correct and nothing gets done. Next step, school board.
I’ve been really impressed with everything at the school from the new principal to the teachers to the active PTA.
Over 8 yrs. at this school. On surface, seems like a nice school, however, most initiatives and programs are superficial in nature and resume building-- not necessarily beneficial to students. Low staff morale and high turnover. Pervasive atmosphere of fear at this school. Little Art and Music here-- school administration does little to initiate or provide real opportunities for creativity. Weak parent community and no parent partnership with school principal. In fact, she does everything she can to discourage parent involvement. If you are considering this school-- please look further into the school!!! Interview parents from this school, look at the turnover, ask if staff ever attend events outside of school day (they don't!) Several staff members are not even friendly or nice to the children. Few strong teachers here. School attracts mediocre employees. The low morale here has negatively impacted the entire environment at this school. If I had to do it over again, I would look into moving into Stonegate and/or Cloverly ES areas.
Westover Elementary has been our community school for 8 years. Both of my children have attended, my youngest completing 5th grade this year. The administration is not overly friendly or approachable. Some teachers were very strong, others extremely weak. It seems teacher turnover is high in the school. Strong teachers make all the difference - I just wish the school could attract and keep more of them.
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