Louise Van Meter Elementary School

I went through this school and it was the most friendly, loving, caring environment imaginable.

Principle of our school one more time showed how meticulous and prompt she's by posting all the information that us, the parents, need for the upcoming school year in the school's website way before the rest of the schools in the district. Luckily a very small percent of the parents still think school is just to hang out rather than an academic place for learning and studying. The teachers, the principle and rest of the very devoted parents are making miracles in terms of creating the productive, family like atmosphere.
--Submitted by a parent

Biggest problem is the parents. The teachers we have had so far have been great and have really encouraged our daughter, who has excelled. The previous review is totally off base. Do some parents give gifts? As far as I know only in class wide gift baskets or certificates, and I have never seen any favors done as a result.
--Submitted by a parent

This was our first year at LVM and what a year! I have a gifted son who is also a challenge to work with as he is intense and somewhat anxious. Let me tell you, Mrs. Adona, Mr. Gerken and the resource folks have been fantastic! They allowed my son to attend above grade level classes and have been fabulous about working with me for his school year next year. I can't think of a better school with better teachers that actually care if your child is successful. Bravo!
--Submitted by a parent

extremely disappointing environment.. academically curriculum is okay. The teachers are biased and extremely political.. big time gift exchange and favors done to rich kids/parents in exchange to the Nordstorm gift cards which are concealed as teacher's birthday presents. The principal does not take any specific interest in kids problems if a parent raises a question. Something's cooking big in this elementary school, I have yet to discover.
--Submitted by a parent

Excellent star testing scores, amazing principal, organic foods for lunch, and amazing parent volunteers!
--Submitted by a parent

This school is unparalleled in the areas of quality and dedication of teachers plus parent involvement. Top it off with an outstanding principal and you have 'Van Meter'!
--Submitted by a parent

We love the quality of education at LVM. We have a forth grader and a kindergarten student. Rosanne Adonna and the teachers are completely committed and supported by a lot of parents who are fortunate enough to be able to volunteer on campus and in the classrooms.
--Submitted by a parent

I have two children going to LVM - We love the school. I would like to see more done with advanced students. Even for fee advanced placement classes would be ok. My oldest used to score very high in math and reading but has since lost a lot of interest in both. We have an outside tutor but since he is forced to learn at the class place he really does retain a lot. - still a great school with very good teachers - Go Bulldogs!
--Submitted by a parent

We agree with prior comment about a poor teacher. It appears that there are some problematic issues with singular teachers. I would also say that top performers in the classroom setting should be encouraged more vs. treated as average. This may be a problem with modern schools but in an environment as well funded as los gatos you'd think they would have more attention on promoting top learners not just the bottom of the stack.
--Submitted by a parent