I am a parent of a 2009 graduated senior and a 7th grader. My children have gone to Mattawan schools their whole career. While we have had our ups and downs, the school system has always been our biggest supporter and I believe they try their hardest to do what is in the best interest of our children.
... Read more Education is too often a thankless profession, but this is one parent that wants to say Thank you for all you do, Mattawan Consolidated Schools!!! Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/04/09
This school is good until about the second grade. The community is socially divided: half the district (Kalamazoo) is 'New' Mattawan, and the other half (Mattawan) is 'Old' Mattawan. In as early as first grade, you can see children with cell phones and Ipods. In second grade it is about where you
... Read more buy your clothing. The school is actually better than the community that is in it. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/27/09
High standards, great teachers. This school is the best in the area. Great sports options. They have a SUPERIOR music program. It just gets better and better every year!
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Posted by a parent on 05/27/08
We recently relocated to the area from overseas. After interviewing the schools in the area we chose Mattawan based on the academic record as well as how comfortable everyone made us and our children feel. I have a son in 1st grade here and he has done extremely well with his adjustment to the U.S.
... Read more because of his teacher and principal. This school/district does a great job of matching students to teachers based on personality and learning style, not just academics. They also are great at looking at each child as an individual and offer 'out of the box' thinking when it comes to academics. I couldn't have chosen a better teacher or school. We are extremely happy with our choice and feel that for a public school the children are getting private school type attention and education. We also love the 'one campus' approach. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/27/07
My children have been fortunate to attend such a wonderful school district. Everyone has been to attentive to the needs of my children. I applaud the district. Keep up the good work.
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Posted by a parent on 10/06/05
Our son is in 2nd grade, in Mrs. Aukes' class, and really enjoys the learning expieriance. As parents, we feel comfortable with the caring and guidance of teachers,administration, and staff. Lots of communication from teachers, great environment,special outings, parental input always invited. We feel
... Read more Mattawan is a FIVE STAR school that really does a wonderfull job helping parents create well rounded students. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/21/05
I have two sons and we live in this school district. My youngest son has a learning disability. I pulled him from this school district and placed him in a charter school. I found Mattawan to be a wonderful school for a child that fits into a certain ideal standard that Mattawan wants. When put to the
... Read more task of finding a plan for my son to succeed I was faced with intolerance and at every turn I was asked to put him on some sort of medicine (aka ritilon) This persisted even after many doctors had informed them that he did not need such medicine. I recommend this school for all 'normal' children but if your child has any kind of disadvantage. Run from this school screaming. I am not worried about my son he will do fine now. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/04/05
It's true that you don't realize what you have until it's gone. We recently moved from Mattawan to Illinois and have enrolled our children in an elementary school in Batavia. What a difference. When I left my kids with Mr. Wheaton and his staff, I always felt that they were cared for and nurtured
... Read more as well as could ever be expected. Mr. Wheaton was a joy to deal with as a parent as was his staff. As a parent, I never felt that I was a bother or imposition on the staff. They were courteous and helpful and it was comforting knowing that I could drop by any time with questions or concerns. I felt I had a personal relationship with the kid's teachers aw well. I would recommend this school to anyone with young children. My kids and I miss the loving, nurturing atmosphere that Mr. Wheaton fostered in Mattawan. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/30/04
I went to this school K-2. We recently decided to move back to the area. We chose a school first, then a house. Did lots of online research, test scores, graduation rates, crime rates etc. Mattawan and Portage were comparable, but from my experience, Mattawan is much friendlier. My daughter just
... Read more finished kindergarten at Mattawan and loved it. When she gets to second grade she'll have Mr. Deshazo. Mr Deshazo was my second grade teacher. He's always been my favorite teacher. My husband has been elected to run as treasurer of the early elementary in the fall. I love this school. Kids succeed here. Mattawan is a community of strong family values. Kids thrive emotionally and socially as well as academically. The transportation department is kind and flexible, making my home daycare (Bright Futures Ahead) an official bus stop location. I've had nothing but positive experiences with Mattawan. I would highly recomend! Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/14/04
Overall I believe that Mattawan is a good school. But, the school's rapid growth in enrollment has administrators playing catch up. This has students falling through the cracks. There doesn't seem to be the 'homey' feeling that our former school's atmosphere had.
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School Profile for Mattawan Early Elementary School
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Student enrollment:
752
Students per teacher:
16
Full-time teachers:
46
Number of classrooms:
33
Arts
Art
Vocational Education
Phys Ed
Special Education
Speech/Language Pathologists, Title I
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Advanced Placement
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Before/After School
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Gifted and Talented
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general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
Vocational and/or technical courses offered within a comprehensive school, usually a senior high school.
Special Education Classes
A school or program within a school that provides services and training to students with moderate to severe mental and/or physical disabilities.
Adult Education Classes
Programs offering GED or equivalent courses for adults within regular schools, whether classes are held during evening or daytime schedules.
English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
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Mattawan schools — Mattawan Early Elementary School is located at 56720 Murray St, Mattawan MI 49071. 56720 Murray St is in the 49071 ZIP code in Mattawan, MI The school district for Mattawan Early Elementary School is the Mattawan Cons School District. Mattawan Early Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 2.
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