Hugo A. Owens Middle School

We've had a wonderful experience at Deep Creek Elementary School so far. My daughter just finished Kindergarten and I can't say enough good things about her teacher and teaching assistant. They were absolutely incredible. They created fun, engaging learning activities that helped the kids grow both academically and socially. We had great communication all year and parents always knew what was going on with their child.From day one, the entire staff has been so kind and welcoming. The school truly goes out of their way to get parents involved and even honors military families. I always felt like my child was genuinely cared for and supported. We're so grateful to be part of such a special school!

Our experience at Cedar Road Elementary School has been a nightmare. The data on the U.S. Department of Education website tells a concerning story: test scores are declining, enrollment is increasing, disciplinary actions are rising, and per-pupil spending is lower than both the district and state averages.Beyond the numbers, there appears to be significant teacher turnover and an administrative culture that focuses more on punishment and documenting student shortcomings than on supporting growth and success.

Deep Creek Central Elementary is an outstanding school! The teachers are truly wonderful—dedicated, caring, and always going the extra mile to ensure each child thrives. The school creates a warm and welcoming environment where students feel supported and excited to learn. The staff is attentive to both academic and personal development, and the community spirit is strong.Additionally, the sheriff on staff is incredibly kind, and our children really liked her. We always felt very safe knowing that the security team was there, keeping the environment secure and peaceful. The family engagement events were also a highlight—they were fun, well-organized, and gave us the opportunity to get a firsthand look at the classroom and meet the friends our kids talk about. We couldn't be happier with our experience at Deep Creek Central and highly recommend it to any family looking for a top-notch education and a safe, nurturing environment for their children. They also provide support for active duty military families and that has been great for our family.

I do not recommend this school. Everyone claims this is a great school but it is not. I have spoken to many other parents who also feel that the school does not have the students' best interests at heart and the administration would rather students be injured or embarrassed than be helped and show kindness.The principal doesn't like young children behaving as children and the teachers are so overly focused on SPED students they ignore non-sped.When students are injured by other students the victim is blamed.Do not believe the 8/10 rating, it is heavily inaccurate to the reality of the school.

Dishonest: Lie, Deceive, and then Hide. Unfortunately, my experience with this place has been deeply disappointing. I was given misleading information and false promises, from the head of the school, shen bennett. She is ready to say whatever is needed to secure payment, including statements that later proved untrue. After payment was made, communication abruptly stopped — emails went unanswered and follow-up became impossible.I had hoped for a much better experience, but instead was misled and ignored. I would strongly caution others to be very careful before engaging with this organization.