Sombra Del Monte Elementary School

Sombra del Monte is an average school with a handful of outstanding educators. Both of my children enjoyed attending the school and had good experiences with the teachers there. Overall the staff quality seems to be on the higher end, although some programs/procedures (such as the "rainbow" schedule and homogeneous leveled reading classes) seem to hinder the school's overall success. The special education department was highly responsive to my daughter's needs, and the staff shows genuine care for the students. Parental involvement is limited to a handful of dedicated parents, but this is partly due to weak organization and meetings held during regular working hours that exclude many parents. Overall, this is a solid school in a working-class neighborhood that adequately meets the needs of its population.
--Submitted by a parent

Sombra has been a wonderful school for our child. Over three years (3rd - 5th) his teachers have turned a child who cried at the mention of 'school' into a child who loves school. Academically he's above grade level in reading, and writing skills. His math scores are at grade level. He's grown academically and socially because of the wonderful teachers, the principal, and the staff. I highly recommend Sombra.
--Submitted by a parent

Very dissapointed in this school. Outdated programs, math and reading programs seem to be different in all grades, not consistant. Amazing reading programs out there not being implemented. Our child went into k reading and writing, left not learning anything more then when they went in! Sombra, very outdated, not implementing great programs, it's time to change!
--Submitted by a parent