This school spend far too much time worrying about their test scores and not enough time thinking about the individual children. After 1 tumultuous year we withdrew our child. We are sorry we ever sent our child to this school.
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Posted by a parent on 09/25/09
I love this school! The school is competitive, as are all Tustin & Irvine schools. We moved into this neighborhood specifically for these reasons. It's a public school with private school curriculm. The teachers are warm and caring, and the principal works very hard to be personal with all the kids.
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Posted by a parent on 09/04/08
Ladara prouds itself by its test scores, too bad they dont look at children as what they are, children. If your child isn't an 'A' student-be careful. Somehow this school makes them feel dumb!
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Posted by a parent on 09/03/08
It is obvious that academically wise this school is performing above average, however at the expense of children who learn differently and not at the fast pase that is silently expected by Ladera. There is no support for children who are left behind, they are ignored and wished gone. The principal
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Posted by a parent on 03/10/08
We moved to Tustin Ranch specifically for the schools. We have not been disappointed. The Principal is hands on and has been great. Academics are great. Our Daughter is reading, writing, adding, subtracting, and even doing some multiplication. We love the rigid structure and applaude this. Lack
... Read more of structure and discipline are the problems in this world. Keep up the structure and discipline. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/06/06
Great teachers and tons of parent support creates a great place for kids to learn!
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Posted by a parent on 05/13/06
I am a parent of 2 children who have gone to LaDera Elementary. Both have been in the Special Education Department. The teachers that I have interacted with have been both professional and accomodating. The facilities are new. Parent participation at this school is very high. There are school wide art
... Read more classes-ART MASTERS. There are many activities available for students to make a difference at LaDera. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/25/06
Academics seem to be paramount, even at the kindergarten level, at the expense of all else with test scores and the resultant funding being goal #1 of the school's culture. While the teaching staff works hard, the curriculum (no child left behind?) leaves little room for experimentation and/or customization
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Posted by a parent on 02/01/06
Academic programs are very good, although they are lacking in the arts and rarely participate in out-of-school (i.e., city/county) contests and competitions. Paid after school programs are plentiful. Principal leads rigidly by 'book guidelines' due to inexperience. Overall, the teaching staff is committed
... Read more and well-trained, the school is kept spotless and parent involvement is very high. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/25/06
Great school! Great involved principal and teachers. Best API score in the district!
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Tustin schools — Ladera Elementary School is located at 2515 Rawlings Way, Tustin CA 92780. 2515 Rawlings Way is in the 92780 ZIP code in Tustin, CA The school district for Ladera Elementary School is the Tustin Unified School District. Ladera Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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