Valley View Elementary School

This school is a GEM. With only 200 students and a small town feel with incredibly involved parents. There are few schools with this much heart. The teachers are passionate and energized. The librarian is a treasure. A magical place. Very confused by the 6 rating.
--Submitted by a parent

LAUSDs best kept secret. The PTA pays for individualized music, art and PE classes. The computer lab is new and gorgeous. The staff from the principal to the lunch ladies are smiling and helpful. The small class sizes make for a warm community feel. The test scores have raised 20 points in one year. This school continues to amaze with its warmth. A balance of art s and academics make for some of the kindest most creative and well rounded students in LA.
--Submitted by a parent

Valley view is brilliant. From the woodworking truck to the Japanese drummers to the art teacher, librarian and principal there is a whirlwind of creativity and intellectual stimulation happening here. The community of parents is unparalleled. The teachers actually love teaching. What a great school. Extremely confused about the "6" rating. Not only is it an Hobors School it's also an arts prototype and has programs that rival most of the higher rated schools nearby. Perhaps it would be better to keep it a secret. The low class sizes are amazing.
--Submitted by a parent

How can this school be a "6"? This school is a 10! The librarian, Ms. Cain knows each of the 200 students by name and will often set aside books for students (and parents!) based on their interests. The student body produces excellent academics as well as arts and music programs throughout the year. Happy smart kids abound.
--Submitted by a parent

Keep looking for better school! Huge safety issues. Switching school this year! If it's not in your district, don't evenbothered coming here!I left a good review previously, but unfortunately this school is a huge disappointment! Parents are so involved, but not well rewarded. Good luck!
--Submitted by a parent

Who wrote these reviews? I trusted this site and enrolled my child based on what was supposedly "parent reviews." Visit a classroom or even just hang out in the hall way (there is no security system, just walk right in the hall and hang out- even a complete stranger won't be questioned). You will hear teachers screaming at kids...and the students probably being disrespectful back to the teacher. The classrooms that I have visited have very little organization and out of control behavior. The teacher told me that she can only teach to the level of the majority of the students which isn't very high and spends most of her time dealing with behavior issues. My son confirmed that the kids are disrespectful and very little learning takes place. He says he has never heard such foul mouths in his life, from both teachers and students.
--Submitted by a parent

my son is 3rd grade. He loves his teacher, not alot of homework do to they do it in class. He just went on a fieldtrip to "Whale watching" he said AMAZING!!!! Over all needs small improvements but as long as he is happy and teacher makes it a fun learning expiriance. Thats what counts!!! Oh, PTA parents are on top of thier game....they work hard on getting their goals met :)
--Submitted by a parent

Valley View is LAUSD's best kept secret and testimony to what parents, teachers, staff and students can accomplish when they are committed a creating an environment that fosters learning, respect and community. It's a tiny school of 250 kids, with a wonderful new principal who is energetic, proactive and very accessible. (She also used to be a teacher at Valley View.) Two years ago, the parents raised the funds to buy brand-new Macs for their computer lab. These computers are nicer than ours at home! In an age of state budget cuts, Valley View still has field trips (to JPL, Aquarium of the Pacific, LACMA, Museum of Natural History, to name a few); cultural assemblies, such as the one with Taiko drummers and the South American dance assembly; not to mention dance and music for the kids. Our daughter is reading a grade above average and in Kindergarten is already learning addition and subtraction. She adores her teacher, who is someone who truly cares about her students and the school. Another remarkable thing about Valley View is the amazing diversity not just ethnically but internationally! We are very happy and grateful that we found this wonderful little school!
--Submitted by a parent

The parents and teachers are delightfully magnificent! including the children and principal! I would suggest of enrolling your child to the beautiful, amazing, charming little school!
--Submitted by a parent

Valley View students have the opportunity to become engaged by enrichment programs such as field trips, assemblies, and workshops. Every students participates in many events that align with curriculum. This is a unique learning environment where all students are afforded this luxury.
--Submitted by a parent