Brookside Elementary School

Both our kids go to Brookside and I have to say it is a great school. There is a ton of parent involvement and the talent of the teachers is excellent. We have a very strong *Yes* program and the school continues to perform great even in the tough California budget.
--Submitted by a parent

I went to brookside about 6 years ago now and am still using what i learned from my truly fantastic teachers today in high school. The majority of the students i went to elementary school with are extremely good students now and are in the advanced classes. Brookside prepared me well for middle school and high school as well, and i highly recommend it to any parent looking for a school for their child. Parents at brookside are very involved, the teachers are great, and despite what the other reviews say, brookside is very welcoming.

Upper Brookside School is a good fit for a mainstream learner. Out of the box learners do not seem to be tolerated too well at this school. I was not happy with the services for my child with learning differences. This is a very homogeneous school. The school prides itself on its test scores but I think there is not much heart here. The parents are very involved. There are some good teachers but there are also some bad apples.
--Submitted by a parent

We love our sons teacher, but are disappointed in the general academic expectations. There has been no reciprocity among parents as far as playdates and I feel a lack of community here. Our son will not be returning next year.
--Submitted by a parent

Brookside has many talented, wonderful teachers. However, if you are not fortunate enough to get one of these teachers ( or realistically, not well enough connected to arrange for your child to get one) Brookside can be a difficult place to be. Expect any concern to be met with the phrase, "With state budget cuts, these things happen." Lack of funding is the norm in CA public schools. It does not give teachers carte blanche to treat children in ANY matter they chose because they don't have more help in the classroom. Top administrator is clearly over her head in her new role. My children will not be returning next year.
--Submitted by a parent

It's simple. My son is happy everyday after school and I'm thrilled at all of the new information he comes home with daily!
--Submitted by a parent

Brookiside is an amazing community of parents and staff that create a school dedicated to the whole child!
--Submitted by a parent

Brookside is a great school, teachers are great, the whole school staff are very nice, this is my second time around with our second child, she loves going to kindergarten. The teachers are very involved with the students, the parents are involved as well which is great and the kids enjoy to see their parents at their class room helping out, we just really like brookside, this is one of the best school.
--Submitted by a parent

This school is excellent. The teachers and parent body are amazing. It's really provided my children a place to learn and be successful.
--Submitted by a parent

Brookside school was a terrible school for my child. The parent participation at this school is extremely high but it doesn't make up for the fact that the teachers, curriculum and administration are below average. Unfortunately we wasted a whole year.
--Submitted by a parent