Meredith William M School

I am the parent who wrote the prior review. Unfortunately, I can no longer recommend this school. I wish I had my wits about me (detention for a first grader? really???) at the time. This, along with lack of communication among parents, teachers, staff and administration has led us to withdraw.
--Submitted by a parent

Racial profiling is a given at Meredith. All the children sitting at the detention table are children of color. It is a rarity that you find non colored children in detention. If you have an active child of color prepare yourself for daily calls. I took my child out of Meredith, there are other fine schools in the area that focus just as much on academics and less on color.
--Submitted by a parent

This is a wonderful school with a great new principal that is encouraging continued success of this school for our children. They offer rigorous academics along with an in depth arts and music program which is like finding gold in the city of Philadelphia. They are a community and parent supported school that is able to flourish because of parent involvement. My son is attending his second year at Meredith and looks forward to graduating 8th grade from there. It has changed his attitude towards school, encouraged his learning and offered us an opportunity to be a part of his education. If you are able to attend this school I highly recommend it.
--Submitted by a parent

There is good parent involvement and the location is great. I have a huge concern that the needs of special education students are not being meet. If you have a special needs child you may want to consider other schools in philadelphia.
--Submitted by a parent

I feel very blessed to have my children attend this school. The teachers and staff are great. I couldn't be happier.
--Submitted by a parent

I am so happy to be giving the opportunity to talk about such a wonderful school. My oldest daughter is in the 4th grade and my younger child in kindergarten. The mentally gifted program is excellent, the school performances they do every year are fantastic. I love the way everyone, parents,teachers, and non instructional staff work together. Meredith is truly the best elementary public school in the city.
--Submitted by a parent

I graduated from Meredith in 2005. It is in my opinion one of the best elementary schools throughout the Philadelphia area. There is not much of a better comparison. The teachers care about the students, and have high expectations for them. Academically, the school is an excellent place for any child to be . If I were staying in the Philadelphia area, I would allow my children to go. But if any parent is looking for a great school for their child, Meredith will meet the needs of the child, I recommend Meredith as your best bet. You won't be sorry.
--Submitted by a student

I graduated from meredith in 2003. I would recommend meredith to any parent looking for a great school for the child(ren). Meredith not only helped me academically but it helped me in areas such as socially and emotionally. The teachers there are excellent and their willing even when your child may feel he or she wants to give up!!i absolutely love this school and would enroll my children if i had any.

This school is easily the best public elementary school in Philadelphia. They have an excellent Mentally Gifted program for high achieving students, and the teachers, principal and staff are top notch. I couldn't hope for better, even if I payed $15k for a good private school.
--Submitted by a parent

Meredith school is wonderful, the teachers are great ,the principal is very involved,and the quality of education can't be beat.It has a homey feeling were just about everybody knows everybody no matter what the grade
--Submitted by a parent