The Goddard School - Mount Laurel

Springville Elementary School has unfortunately been a very disappointing experience. While it’s meant to be a safe and supportive place for young children (grades K–4), the overall environment feels overly harsh and not child-centered. Many of the teachers lack patience and compassion, often yelling at students instead of guiding them. These are very young kids, and the way they’re treated sometimes feels more like punishment than education. There seems to be little effort to understand kids’ needs or meet them where they are developmentally.The principal sets a poor example for the staff. One situation that really stood out was when a student accidentally fell in the hallway, and instead of helping, the principal tripped over the child’s head and then yelled at the student to “watch where they were going” — despite the fact that the child was already hurt and clearly not at fault. Moments like this show a real lack of care and professionalism. Constant yelling, public scolding, and a lack of empathy are far too common at this school. Young children should feel safe, respected, and supported — not afraid to make simple mistakes. Sadly, students in special education programs also do not seem to receive the care, patience, or attention they deserve either.

Son started 9/2025 and must say it has not been pleasant from a teacher level,principal level school hasn’t been able to provide safe environment for my son!

My children have loved it and the teachers really help them grow!

Very safe and caring environment . Principal, teachers and priest are very involved and truly care about the children and making a difference. The classes are challenging and preparing the students to be successful .

We are thrilled with the education our son has received since joining MFS as a 6th grader (now an 8th grader) but more than we are overjoyed with the life our son has been able to live as a community member at MFS.Baseball, robotics, theater, the Spanish Affinity group. Aside from baseball, these are all things that our son wasn't involved with before coming to MFS. Robotics and theater were completely new...and now they are interests that he intends to stay involved with beyond school and his appreciation for them continues to grow, making him a well-rounded young man.There are rigorous academics at some other schools, sure. But the teachers, administration, etc. have dedicated themselves to nourishing inquisitive, curious, thoughtful, student-citizens who can see the beauty in the world while contemplating its imperfection and the ways they could contribute to remedies.