Bluebonnet Elementary School

Absolutely LOVE Fern Bluff. Great school, teachers and parents involvement. Within walking distance of most homes located in Stone Canyon. Both my children attended and were very prepared for middle school and excelled in High School. Fern Bluffs high score rankings is why we moved to the neighborhood and never regretted it. Highly recommend.

This has been the best school my child has ever attended. We’re prior military, so we’ve had the chance to see the different practices in schools from the east to west coast. This school is absolutely the best. The teachers are attentive and kind, and the principle, Mrs. Nilson is very much present and goal-oriented. I feel everyone is on the same page at all times due to constant open communication. I also love that the school is arts-focused because the kids are provided with so many more opportunities to express themselves artistically compared to other schools in the district. My child loves it here, and always look forward to a day spent at Berkman.

DWE is such a lovely little neighborhood school: small class sizes, experienced teachers, events that involve the whole family... congratulations prospective parents, you found a gem!

I didn't receive much communication about my son's behavior throughout the school year and unfortunately the last month of school is when it was finally communicated that he was having issues. At that point there was no way to modify the 504 plan he had in place. The communication was so poor throughout the school year. When I asked about homework at the beginning of the year I was met with no response. I should've seen that as a red flag but thought maybe he was completing it at school. Even during the last month of school when my son was reported to have choked a classmate I was not called to pick him up from school. I received the report a week later. Because of the lack of communication, it really does have me question whether any of these events actually happened. If so, why was I, as the parent, not called immediately? I received one phone call throughout the school year, so I know they had the right number on file. The call was regarding my son pushing a classmate. When I received the letter stating he wouldn't be allowed back there were multiple incidences (varying levels from crying to the choking). At minimum I should've received the number of calls that matched the incidences. Receiving one call is unacceptable. Be aware that the kindergarten teachers are the hooks but once your child is in the program for the next year, the lack of communication could be a barrier to your child's education being excellent if the teacher is not invested in your child. The only reason I did not rate this school lower is because of the Assistant principal and the kindergarten teacher from the previous year. I would say this school did a great job with my son's adhd the first year, but this past year was a complete disappointment.

My child has been at Joe Lee Johnson for a few years now. When we started, the school was struggling, but under new leadership, it's really turned around. We've had excellent teachers and my child is a super reader! The campus itself is gorgeous and well-maintained and the kids love the playgrounds. The PTA is SUPERB, very active, and incredibly involved. I encourage you to join if you enroll at JLJ. Principal Dean is very transparent about the changes and the work being done to turn this school around and the teachers have been working incredibly hard to ensure all students get the attention they need.

I enrolled my twin boys in the Spanish Immersion Kindergarten program, and unfortunately, our experience was deeply disappointing. Both of my children had a very difficult time, and their dissatisfaction with the program was evident early on.The classroom environment was not conducive to learning or communication. I made multiple efforts to engage with the teacher to better understand the curriculum and find ways to support my children at home. Unfortunately, my outreach was often met with resistance, lack of communication, and an overall unwillingness to collaborate.When I raised concerns with the assistant principal, I was disheartened by the lack of support. Both the teacher and assistant principal suggested that my children may have behavioral or learning challenges. Following their recommendation, I had my sons formally evaluated by the school, and the results confirmed that neither child had any such issues. This only reinforced my belief that the core issue lay in the quality of instruction and classroom management.I also spoke with other parents in the same class and found that many shared similar concerns about the teacher’s effectiveness and the overall learning environment. When I brought these concerns to the principal, I again received no meaningful support or resolution.Given this experience, I am in the process of transferring my children to a different school. I am extremely dissatisfied with the way this situation was handled by the school’s staff and administration. I cannot recommend this program based on our experience. In fact, I HIGHLY recommend putting your children in ANY other school!!

As a parent, I had high hopes for Round Rock Christian Academy, but sadly, my experience has been far from positive. The curriculum feels outdated and does not adequately challenge students, leaving them unprepared for high school and beyond. I have also noticed a lack of communication from the administration; important updates and events often come too late or not at all, which has created confusion and frustration among parents. Furthermore, the school culture is not as inclusive as one might expect; it seems to lack diversity, making it difficult for some students to find their place or feel accepted. Overall, I am deeply disappointed and regret my decision to enroll my child here. I believe there are far better options out there that truly care about their students’ growth and well-being. This school needs to be shut down.