St. Lucie West K-8 School

i think wast gate k-8 is the best school in the area. ive never seen a better school. the principal is terrific. ha goes into the classrooms and interacts with the kids. and the teacher! they like to keep the students happy. they teach and give assignments but they have fun too!

The staff needs some training on how to be more professional. I would understand someone had a bad day but EVERYONE the same day and not just one day multiple times. Also what is the point on checking ID if they don't even look at the picture
--Submitted by a parent

So disappointed. Gives the outward appearance of greatness, not a lot of substance, especially for elementary kids. No clubs or interesting resource classes. The administration is unfriendly to parents and my kids never even saw the principal/vp all year long. Beware if your child is special needs- find somewhere else to go!
--Submitted by a parent

My children are new to the school and I can't say that it's a bad school nor can I say that it's great. They have some excellent teachers and staff but some of the policies need some work. For example the dress code is enforced depending on staff's feeling and not across the board. Get a grip. Giving lunch detentions for not wearing a belt? While other things are permitted. Also some of the office staff don't know the meaning of being professional. Try setting the example. I guess you can't have a perfect school.
--Submitted by a parent

This school is the best. The teachers are great. And I love that my child will get to be here for middle school and we dont have to worry about finding another great school. I have no complaints.
--Submitted by a parent

This school is awesome! The teachers and administrative staff are all kind and caring. My child loves SLW and is thriving, which is all any parent could ask for!
--Submitted by a parent

The teachers and administration are very caring about their students. Our grandchildren came from another state and all of the faculty was very helpful in making the transition as smooth as possible for the children, their father and us grandparents who are also caregivers to the children. They do their best in helping all students to excell in all subjects.
--Submitted by a parent

GREAT administration ! They will do anything in their power to help all of their children that attend this to get every educational benifit possible.
--Submitted by a teacher

I've been in this school since 6th grade. It was okay at first, but now I don't like it. I'm in the gifted program and in 8th grade and I have to eat lunch with 7th graders. I also think the dress code was okay at first I could understand that they don't want kids dressed the wrong way, but it has just gotten ridiculous. It seems every day I go to lunch they have something to add to the dress code. I also think our principle does nothing, the only time I see her is at honor roll ceremonies, or sometimes on the morning announcements. Electives stink, band stinks (not enough people, but an awesome teacher).
--Submitted by a student

The longer my child attends Saint Lucie West K-8, the more I love it. My child loves her teacher, and her class. The school itself runs like a well oiled machine. I would highly reccommend this school to anyone seeking a quality education for their child.
--Submitted by a parent