Upchurch

School is not good, the assistant principal is unfriendly, especially for the older kids. They improperly deal with those with special needs, never excited about school, only recess is good and some of the teachers are unfriendly. They had not given us a shirt we bought and probably frustrates a lot of students.

Salem Elementary has been a wonderful school for both our children. Our children have thrived in the environment both academically and socially. Salem offers after school opportunities for kids to experience the arts, like school plays, etc. which not all schools offer. And the teachers and principals are wonderful!

School standard has gone down in the recent years

My child has attended for four years. The teachers provide specialized support based on each child's strengths and development areas. There is a strong culture of school spirit and building character.

We have seen this school go from a 6 rating to a 9 rating and it has been a fantastic experience. My son loves the school and his teacher, and there is a lot of parent involvement. He only has 15 kids in his class which is a great size and we have become friends with the parents of some of his classmates. The principal, Mrs Lovett, is extremely hardworking and very accessible. We love the year-round schedule, and all the kids seem to be really thriving. This school has definitely changed my opinion about public school, that is for sure! I really don't have much to complain about and we are very thankful our son can attend Laurel Park.