McClymonds High School

I would not recommend MLK my son was there from 2-5 grade during his time at MLK he was in constant fights I’m sure he had a part in some of them other times not so much one day he reported that two other boys were calling him some unsavory names like a female dog or a female reproductive system. When he reported it the teacher said sticks and stones which my son didn’t even understand and didn’t even address the other boys later that day my son was using the restroom and was attacked by the two boys Also, it took almost 2 years to get him an IEP evaluation after constant requests to faculty and eventually to the principal and then eventually to the school district the one thing that was great about MLK was that after school program They took great care of the kids fed them. Made sure they did their homework got all of their extra energy out so when it was time to come home, they were ready to Eat have a little fun and lay down Also my son told me that the school lunches were not bad most days. Now that he’s in 6th grade at a new school so far not 1 fight not 1 yelling match he’s made so much progress in the short time he’s been there I am so thankful.

My child went here from kindergarten through 3rd grade and when Sis. Barbara and Mr. Harper left so did integrity. We did not return for 4th grade. The kids started receiving poor quality lunches and cookies for snacks (everything that Obugs worked so hard to steer them away from). Also Ms. Mitchell does not have control over the school or support for the staff. My child spent the entire 3rd grade year listening to the teacher yell at the handful of same problem students. Our child's learning was suppressed here but is now thriving and thriving without paying tuition!!

Both my kids were at EBGIS throughout elementary and middle school and had an amazing experience. In terms of quality and small size the school is unique in the Bay Area. It's the perfect balance of kids learning a ton and at the same time feeling relaxed and happy and looking forward to going to school every day. After 8 years at EBGIS my kid went on to score in the 99+ percentile on the SAT and do outstanding in high school, while at the same time being a happy, well rounded kid with lots of friends and interests outside of school. Not to mention he's native-level fluent in three languages (the kids choose their third language in sixth grade, either French or Spanish).I'm not sure what to make of the few negative reviews, they don't seem fair. We were at the school for years and never had a negative experience, except maybe when interacting with some parents who seemed unhappy with life in general and looking for some way to vent their frustration. No school can do everything. Education is a partnership where parents need to support their kid's learning, make sure they're reading for pleasure at home, limit screen time, etc. If parents don't do their part, the kid isn't likely to thrive in any school.