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
... Read more 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. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/27/09
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.
... Read more 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! Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/20/08
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
... Read more 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. Read less
Posted by a other on 07/07/08
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
... Read more 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.... Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/10/08
Not to sure what the reviewer means by not enough socialization for the K-1 grades? I volunteer every week in a Kindergarten class. They are always working in groups and doing projects together. They also sit next to each other during lunch. I have witnessed other students helping out the ones who need
... Read more some extra help doing some projects. Great school! Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/02/07
This school, like many other schools, has a lot of room for improvement. There are crucial areas and programs that the students need in order to be well rounded academically. For example, there is too much focus on FCAT, and no art class to boost creativity. Not enough socialization between students,
... Read more especially in the K-1 level. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/29/07
Great School! We were a little hesitant to send our daughter to Mary Esther due to reading some reviews posted here and other sites. I have seen first hand the excellence of this school because I volunteer on a weekly basis, in my child's class. I also eat lunch with her every week and get to experience
... Read more the lunch time also. No school will ever be perfect in some parents eyes. But I can assure you that Mary Esther is a great school! Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/11/07
The school is not quick to solve any problems you may have. I was told our child was on the young side of (late aug dob) and would need to repeat kindergarten instead of title I tutoring. I never gave up and after days leading to weeks of calls we were finally in title I program. This school really needs
... Read more some help in response time. The principal is leading her second year, and still has not returned daily phone calls or offered to see us at the school when we have stopped by twice now in two days 'open door policy' to discuss your child seems to be selective. I do however praise the wonderful teacher she had last year. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/15/07
I have two children attending this school. There is a lot of room for improvement. Although there are some great teachers here, the principal often seems uninvolved, need to improve music program with new material, library should be utilized more, an art program is needed, and general attitude towards
... Read more students needs to be improved. Not enough 'fun' allowed. These are children after all. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/03/07
I have a child in K and one in 4th at this school. While not a terrible school, I still think there is lots of room for improvement. The staff seems quick on following up through emails and calls, however I've had trouble getting conferences, and have seen little follow through on promises of tutoring
... Read more etc. Having said that my children love going there and love their teachers, activities, etc. I think they are attempting to make progress regarding communication, parental involment etc. Overall an ok school, but sometimes doesn't measure up to other elementary schools in Okaloosa county. Read less
* In 2008-2009 Florida used the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) to test students in grades 3 through 10 in reading and math; in grades 4, 8 and 10 in writing; and in grades 5, 8 and 11 in science. The FCAT Writing results are displayed separately on GreatSchools profiles. The FCAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Florida. The FCAT has 5 achievement levels, with level 1 being the lowest and level 5 the highest. Florida considers scores of level 3 and higher to be on or above grade level. The goal is for all students to score at or above level 3.
Student enrollment:
587
Students per teacher:
13
Full-time teachers:
44
Number of classrooms:
40
Music
Choral
Special Education
Early Childhood Special Needs, Gifted Students, Learning Differences, Speech/Language Pathologists, Title I
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creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
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English as Second Language
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Mary Esther schools — Mary Esther Elementary School is located at 320 Miracle Strip Pkwy, Mary Esther FL 32569. 320 Miracle Strip Pkwy is in the 32569 ZIP code in Mary Esther, FL The school district for Mary Esther Elementary School is the Okaloosa County School District 46. Mary Esther Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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