Mar Lee School

I love the small class sizes and the small student to adult ratio. The staff is great with kids and very caring.
—Submitted by a parent

I think the recent building renovation and expansion (a new gym, an art room, a new library, renovated classrooms) have helped make an already strong program even better. Mar Lee has always been known for the quality and commitment of its teachers and for a nurturing supportive community (including parents). The quality of its programs in art, music, and drama is unusual for a public school this size. The student body is economically diverse and has some ethnic diversity (although this needs to increase). The school's leadership (school board, superintendent, principal) has been excellent on the financial side, but it has sometimes lacked a sense of vision.
—Submitted by a parent

I think it is great, with parent involvement, the school has grown over the years. My husband was one of the first class K-8 graduating class. As all schools, there are challenges. I am concerned with the math department, meeting the needs one on one with student. Especially now with the no child left behind standards. I don't feel Math has the support it needs for students.
—Submitted by a parent

I am very pleased with Mar Lee school. My daughter is very advanced and the school has really catered to keep her interested and challenged with special projects. They keep her learning and having a drive for more!
—Submitted by a parent

Through school of choice I send my son to this school. It's a descision I'm very pleased with. The staff is phenomenal and truly caring. Their love of children and education is apparent as soon as you walk into the building or classroom. Mar Lee is making wonderwful building improvements starting in the spring that will really bring this school to life!
—Submitted by a parent

It's not the bricks and mortar, that make a good school. It's the educators and teachers, not the size of the gym or the age of a bathroom. I am product of this rural school and this was the best experience of my life. This small school allowed for individual attention to students not only by the teachers but by every staff member from school bus drivers to the kitchen staff.
—Submitted by a former student

I feel that this school needs to be updated it hasn't had any restoration since 1962 when it was built. Same bathrooms and a very small gym. The principal doesn't take any leadership at all when it comes down to trouble or problems that involves the kids. He doesn't like the hassel it seems. Never follows through on disipline.
—Submitted by a parent