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Midvale Elementary School
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Parent Reviews (5 reviews)
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I disagree with a previous review that states that Midvale strives for simply meeting government benchmarks. My experience has been that they strive to give every child a life-long love of learning through the prestigious International Baccalaureate program. Midvale's teachers always strive to bring out the best performance from each child, and they are truly able to individualize classes for each child's needs to maximize their potential. They use ability grouping in all grade levels to ensure that kids who are 'high achievers' can get their needs met while those who struggle with a subject can get more help. My kids have had positive experiences each year at Midvale. Highly recommended!
Midvale is the epitome of a classic neighborhood elementary school. It's in the middle of a great set of neighborhoods, and many families walk and bike to school. It has fully incorporated the IB learning style, which permeates every aspect of the student experience - they are learning to be positive world citizens in addition to learning the standard stuff. Children at Midvale are also learning at a very high level academically, while welcoming everyone. The experience our children have with special ed, foreign language speakers, and everyone else is invaluable. The principal has an open-door policy, so come see for yourself!!
No one tries harder than Midvale, but what they're trying for at this school is strictly meeting government benchmarks. The entire school staff is on board with the 'soldiers marching toward excellence' theme of NCLB. The federal government would be proud. My two girls have had vastly different experiences at Midvale, and what you'd think would be uniformity has not been our experience. My older girl, here since K and now a 5th grader, is an above average student who lacks ambition. The teachers mean well but they do not actually help her with this. The teachers instill no incentives, are often frustrated, and are also absent frequently. My younger child is thriving here. So far.
Midvale is a nice neighoborhood school, with the feel of 'yesteryear'. The Administration and front office are extremely friendly and proud of their school. The teachers are okay, but focus primarily on 'teaching to the test'. The diversity of the school is great, but elimination of recess and creative time are a major drawback.
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