Marquez Avenue Elementary School

Marquez is a fantastic school. We have had wonderful teachers who care about and love the kids. My son LOVES his first grade teacher Mrs. Lew! We are strong supporters! Great community of people too!
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My kid went here from k-5....love this school!Too bad Paul Revere Middle School is not as great:)
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Marquez is an amazing school. The use of technology is 1st rate. Their STAR after school program is awesome. Your child can choose from so many different activities with really knowledgeable instructors.
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Marquez is an excellent choice as a school. The Principal is very effective and will listen to your point of view. The computer program is 1st class. The teachers are caring. The after school program - STAR, offers every class you could think of. My child was in the theater class and the end of the year production was fabulous. My child is always happy to go to school and never wants to leave because of all the great classes after school.
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We transfered into this Marquez when my older son (now an honors 7th grade student getting straight A's at Paul Revere) was in 1st grade. In his years at Marquez, we were never disappointed with any of his teachers, if anything, we always felt that he ended up with the teacher each year that could supply him with the tools he would need to excel the following year. He absolutely, loved 5th grade and in our opinion, the teachers did an incredible job in preparing him for the jump to Middle School. He went on to have a great 6th grade experience and is continuing on this track in 7th grade. His younger brother, now in 1st grade, is following in his footsteps. He enjoys school as much as his older brother and although he is a different type of student, he is also doing well! Our experience with the teachers and faculty has always been excellent and we love the principle Mr. Hollis! Any "small" issues, which have been purely social, have always been quickly resolved in a very thoughtful manner once brought to the attention of the faculty. An all around great school which I am happy to drive my kids to each weekday!!!!
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This is an incredible school with an amazing staff of caring and creative teachers. I can't say enough about all the wonderful programs and teachers they offer. LOVE principle Phil Hollis!!!
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The parent reviews here reflect their personal agenda based partly on real estate values and in keeping them high. The main drawback at this school for many families is that it actually has no accommodations for higher level kids. It teaches to one level and keeps the high achievers at medium pace resulting is frustration and boredom. The teachers are extremely resistant to any suggestions for improvement. Also in fifth grade the plays, produced by one teacher, occupy much time and involve all kids weather they have a part or not. Their time could be much better used by engaging in more progressive activities such as science projects of art work. Unfortunately they have no choice.
--Submitted by a parent

Terrible and heart-breaking. It is shocking that such a beautiful school can be ruined by uncaring, unprofessional teachers and staff. Their API is a 10, but only a 3 compared to similar schools, probably due to the lackluster teachers. There are major differences in teacher quality and parents cannot request teachers (probably because some of the teachers would never be requested). Our child had two part-time teachers - and they seemed overburdened by even working that much. We never knew which teacher would be there on a given day. At the end of the year they were 'too busy' to have parent-teacher conferences. The senior teacher acted as though her job was a burden and would yell at the kids. There was absolutely no dedication to teaching or preparing classrooms - at 3:30, the staff parking lot was always near empty. The only redeeming quality was the after school STAR program.
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Wonderful, caring teachers and a great administrative office. Love the families!!!
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we have the best principal, teachers & staff, good comunication between them and parents is why marquez api is the highest ever...
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