Ada Merritt K-8 Center

FOCUS - BILINGUAL - ALL ACADEMICS The teachers here are wonderful,the students are well behaved and no real problems to deal with.The teachers and staff are the role models.
--Submitted by a parent

Ada Merritt is an excellent school. I had my 2 daughters (one from kinder to 7th grade) and the experience was superb. I had to move back to Argentina and my kids were advanced up to 2yrs from the local curricula and the american school in Argentina as well. From an academic point of view, Ada Merritt is an excellent school. It is true that kids have a lot of extra work at home but it is worth the effort. I would recommend the school to any parent willing to give the best education to his children. I wish my kids were back at Ada Merritt.
--Submitted by a parent

I was an ada merritt graduate an. you do not know how happy i was to leave this school it may have been great in the past but from what i experienced it was terrible

Still an excellent school. I agree with some constructive criticisms, ie the fact that the school has become less parent-friendly, especially the library, which does not adequately meet the needs of the Kinder and first grade students. I also agree that the administration does not warmly embrace the IB curriculum, esp its interdisciplinary focus, The failure to display student artwork throughout the school is a lost opportunty and creates a stuffiniess that is downright Un-IB as is the lack of musical performances. Additionally, many hardworking teachers seem to be underappreciated for their extraordinary efforts. However, ALL-IN-ALL, it is an excellent school and one where I am proud to send my chldren.
--Submitted by a parent

I miss the old Ada Merritt....The Ada Merritt today has the people from the administration ver unpolite an when you need anything from them you have to wait until they finish their personal calls or personal conversations...they do not know how to welcome or try to have an smile in their faces. Most of the teachers are wonderful and I appreciatte their hard work. The principal is in her own word.
--Submitted by a parent

Check it they spend a whole lot of money remodeling the entire school for a visit yet they tell students there inst enough money for new books or learning supplies which is what is needed not buffed floors or new grass i have head many complaints with the security staff , they do not do any thing but stand around and talk to each other when two people get in a fight nothing is done either also agree that the principle is not around most of the time and she is not very good at her job i miss the old Ada Merritt when they had the other principle and the better teachers some of the teachers are good now but they can be better the staff is also not very welcoming parents literally run this school.
--Submitted by a parent

a lot of propaganda, inexistent administration, no communication, principal is another kid, parents and kids run the school, go anywhere else
--Submitted by a parent

Kindergarten teachers are great. They are attentative and willing to work with parents. It takes a village to educate a child! My son loves his school and looks forward to going to school every day.
--Submitted by a parent

Teachers are great and the kids learn a ton. The principal is very nice, but the rest of administrative staff could use a better attitude - especially in the after-care office. They can be downright rude. After school options/teachers are excellent, though: karate, yoga, Spanish, guitar, soccer, etc. My kid is very happy there, and we are very pleased with his progress.
--Submitted by a parent

Ada Merritt has slipped to become a lackluster excuse for an IB program. The teachers have a large ego and bitter attitude. The sense of entitlement from the staff make them impossible to work with. I am already looking for options else where due to unfair treatment and belittling in the class room. (7 Years experience with the school and two kids there) Oh, I do most of the teaching at home with about 4 hours a night of work, while wondering why the don't do anything in class.
--Submitted by a parent