Montecito Baptist School

Excellent. The key is for parents to get involved, ask questions, and suggest ideas if needed. I am able to know exactly what this school offers by attending the events they have for us parents which in turn has helped out all my kids in many ways. The staff is very easy to talk and understanding. Once again, my daughter exceeded her state tests scores. My son has met his tests scores who had an excellent teacher also and my help at home since he needs more help. Both my kids were in music class the school offers. One in GATE. Both participated in some of the club's and extracurricular activities such as sports this school offers at no cost and with teachers present.

Elementary School Name is truly a hidden gem that feels more like a second home than a traditional campus. From the moment you walk through the front gates, you are greeted by a palpable sense of warmth, safety, and genuine excitement for learning. It is rare to find an institution that balances academic rigor with such profound emotional intelligence, but this school manages to do it effortlessly every single day.The teaching staff here is nothing short of extraordinary. These are not just educators; they are mentors, cheerleaders, and innovators. They go far beyond the standard curriculum to ensure that every child—regardless of their learning style—feels seen, heard, and challenged. Whether a student is struggling with a concept or needs more advanced material to stay engaged, the teachers pivot with grace and dedication. Their communication with parents is proactive and transparent, creating a powerful partnership that ensures no child falls through the cracks.Beyond the classroom, the school offers a rich tapestry of extracurricular activities that allow children to discover their passions. The music program, the art studio, and the STEM lab are all world-class, providing hands-on experiences that spark lifelong curiosity. The physical education and recess programs also deserve high praise for prioritizing movement and social-emotional growth, teaching kids the value of teamwork and fair play in a way that translates to the real world.The administration also deserves a standing ovation. Their leadership is visionary, always looking for ways to improve the facilities and modernize the learning environment while maintaining the school's core values. They have fostered a culture of inclusivity and kindness that trickles down to the students; you see it in the way the older children mentor the younger ones and how the entire student body celebrates each other’s successes.Sending our child here has been the best decision we have made for their development. We have watched our child transform from a shy beginner into a confident, inquisitive, and compassionate individual. This school doesn't just prepare kids for middle school; it prepares them for life by instilling a genuine love of discovery. If you are looking for an elementary school where your child will be safe, loved, and inspired to reach their full potential, look no further. This place is a masterpiece of modern education.

Parent of 2 children, we were an MTV family for 4 years (2021-2025). We chose MTV because the Dual Language Immersion ("DLI") program was very appealing to us. Since we started school right out of Covid, we were very understanding with teacher absence, changing howework and study policies, screen time, and remote learning. Over time, we noticed that both student attrition and teacher turnover is very, very high. We have gone through 2 principals, 1 music teacher, and 3 DLI teachers have come and gone. The school uses Class Dojo for teacher-parent communication.DLI: Kinder, First, and Third grade have excellent teachers. DLI is not offered for TK. Not all DLI teachers are native Spanish speakers. The model is supposed to be 50% English, 50% Spanish, but is closer to 80/20 when you factor in that PE, music, and art and garden time is conducted in English. Parents have asked for more Spanish books in the library which was granted with some resistance. Parents have asked for Spanish book clubs or after-school learning in a fun environment to promote Spanish speaking, as of this review neither have been implemented. In-class screen time is a little high in my opinion, almost all reading and testing is performed on an iPad. Starting the morning with screen time is not ideal, but I also understand the teachers must made do with the tools they are given.The school curriculum is not very rigorous. I have two high performers, yet much of learning takes place at home. Music and track are offered starting 4th grade. Robotics was offered for the first time during Spring '25 for 3rd grade and above. Because the DLI cohorts stay in the same group as they go from grade to grade, we have gotten to know the other students and their families very well. Tutoring in math and Spanish is very limited and not available for all students whose parents want them to improve. From a school culture perspective, the environment is extremely welcoming. We have used on campus therapy/counseling services offered, and the same counselor did not return the following year (we only used it 2 school yrs).PreK: State funded and on-campus. Has it's own enclosed playground and pickup/dropoff gate. Children have 2 in-class restrooms. Amazing group of teachers! Mrs Madisenne and her team are top notch, extremely patience and kind, and they host MONTHLY parent-student activities and 2 singing performances (winter and spring). PreK was our favorite time at MTV.

Creekview is my child's 3rd school; she is in 2nd grade. Teachers are more structured but very understanding, they work well with the children and have been amazing so far. We love Creekview Elementary School, we look forward to a successful 3rd year and can't wait to meet her 3rd grade teacher next year. We love you Mrs. Sweeney and Mrs. Colon!!!

This school have rude staff. They're not helpful at all. So many things wrong with this school I can't list them all. This school needs improvement in so many ways. If anyone form the school district can see this please please please get new staff or give them better training.

Levi Dickey is a great school. They are working hard to improve academically. The Pto parent organization is highly involved in helping the school and students. The funds raised go mainly to support teachers by funding supply grants and teacher wish list items. I don't know why many people in the community take their kids to another school that they don't belong to. I feel like there are too many wrongly negative comments about our school.

Poorly, the environment created by the principal is toxic and allows cliques and bullying to occur while she seemingly condones this behavior, by adults no less.