Mary Esther Elementary School

Posted May 27, 2009

I could not be happier with Mary Esther Elementary School! My family is zoned for Florosa, but when I went into Mary Esther to check it out, I was so impressed! The secretary, registrar and principal are friendly, professional, and go out of their way for families. We moved to this area in the middle of my son's second grade year and he had some serious catching up to do, but his teacher worked with us both and he was very successful. I was so pleased that I registered my daughter for kindergarten this year, even though she was accepted at Liza Jackson. I have never been sorry - her kindergarten teacher is wonderful, as is my son's third-grade teacher. The PTO is very active, there are lots of volunteer opportunities, and the entire staff really care about the kids and their success.
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Posted July 20, 2008

We moved here from another state where the schools were horrible. Our son was more than a year behind academically compared to Okaloosa Co schools. Mary Esther and the staff were awesome! They put him in tutoring two afternoons a week and his teacher and support staff were in regular contact with me. Our daughter started school there this past August and it is amazing how much she has learned. I can say Mary Esther does have a music and art program and even a guitar club and chorus, both of which my eldest participates in. I do not like the fact that only K-2 gets recess, however that is the case with the majority of schools in Okaloosa Co. This is because of the FCAT and the focus on hours per day in academics. That is not the individual schools' fault. We love Mary Esther!
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Posted July 7, 2008

Mary Esther is an awesome school. I have never seen such a caring and committed staff. The third grade has a Beach Program where the children learn about our beaches and sealife. No where else do you get such hands on experience. I would not hesitate to send my child here and feel safe and confident about it. Most parents jumped on the Liza Jackson train only to find out it is no better than Mary Esther. For being a Title I school, this school matches or exceeds Liza Jackson's test scores.

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Posted April 10, 2008

I have read the reviews and i must admit I agree with all of them. Her is my review.. For starters the school has excellent security precautions, I love the fact that the office is the only way to enter the bldg. All other doors are locked... So kudo's on security.. Principal does take her time in responding to issues, however she does have a school to run with more than just one student. Also she has to take certain issues to the higher ups of the school board before making a decision herself. She is on a budget... The caferteria seems clean and nice staff. The teachers all seem like they generally care for the children. I feel that it is a homey enviroment.... I really love this school... Not everyone is going to like every aspect but for the most part the students are the school's main priority....
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