James E & A Rae Smalley Elementary School

The staff here are for the most part great. Everyone is polite and accommodating. There have been a couple less desirable teachers and staff who seemed disconnected and not interested in helping your child if they need extra help. We have definitely seen bullying here which after observing the parents I found as no surprise. It's very clicky and unwelcoming here unless you are flaunting your financial status through your child or yourself during school activities. If you believe in living a humble and modest life style good luck to you and your child fitting in comfortably. Because we are a more laid back modest family my child has definitely been ostracized among her peers so badly she has not felt comfortable trying out for extra curricular activities. She was even told by one child at the try out that she shouldn't be trying out because she couldn't afford it. This child is only in 4th grade speaking of money like that and making those judgement calls on the assumption that because she isn't taught to flaunt it we don't have it, so that tells you something about a good part of families that attend here.

1 Star They should be lucky they got that no zero stars not available

We moved my son from a charter to Smalley. What a great change!! The school has been fantastic!

This school has been a fantastic experience for both of our kids. Our son who is graduating high school this year, attended this school when it first opened. Our daughter has attended this school since kindergarten and will be graduating fifth grade this year. The change in principal a few years ago has been great! The school is run in a fun and educational way. The teachers have been top notch. Our son had an IEP and the teachers did a great job helping him succeed. Our daughter is a GATE student and keeps and A/B average. She is also part of the cheer team at this school. Smalley offers a great education with extra activities mixed in. I highly recommend.