Scales Elementary School
Public | PK-5 | 601 students |
"We're known for our balanced education for all."
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Brentwood's Scales Elementary School serves grades PK-5 in the Williamson County School District. It is among the few public schools in Tennessee to receive a distinguished GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10.
This school has an average Community Rating of 3 out of 5 stars, based on reviews from 19 school community members.
School highlights:
| COMPARE | SCHOOL | GREATSCHOOLS RATING | COMMUNITY RATING |
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0.7 miles | |||
2 miles | |||
2.4 miles | |||
2.6 miles |
Recent Reviews
Scales fosters an atmosphere of parental involvement and an excellent standard in arts and academics. I had two children attend 1-5 grades at Scales and could not be more pleased with the education they received.
This is a truly horrible school. Everyone in Williamson County has rested on its laurels, because the school system USED to be good....25 years ago. Now it is well-known that overcrowding is a huge issue, especially at this particular school. Teachers have such huge classes that they cannot keep up with each individual child's progress or behavior. The school relies on parent involvement...what this basically means is that the PARENTS are expected to go into the classrooms each morning and essentially HELP THE TEACHER TEACH. Because with the overcrowding issue, they do need it. There is not much difference between homeschooling and sending your child to Scales, because they want the parents involved in the classroom so much that that is exactly what is is like. The school is too bureaucratic and I assure you that your child will be treated like a number here, instead of an individual. I'm wondering if Grassland is any better?
The teachers provide challenging environments they create to keep the children of all levels engaged. The PTO provides so many opportunities to volunteer. The PTO provides actual tangible benefits to the students including paying the Technology teacher's salary. The PTO does limited fund raising so you aren t always bombarded with various requess/ sales. At the beginning of the year each family is asked for an $85 donation (it is NOT REQUIRED, but if you look at the PTO budget you'll see it is well worth it). There's also a very fun school event that has a silent auction. I definitely came out ahead at the auction. I think this way of fund raising really eliminates putting families in an awkward position all the time. I couldn't rank how much money families have because we aren't asked to put it on display all the time. Yes I'm in the PTO. Every parent is a member of PTO. There are no dues. There is no joining. Everyone is included automatically. The affluence at Scales doesn't mean keeping up with the Joneses. It means more parents have the time and resources to be involved at the school and make it a great environment!
We have such a great school! Rick West is a very involved Principal and both of his daughters have attended Scales. He manages to know every child s name and is always positive and supportive of the students. The teachers and staff at Scales are exceptional. Our children are challenged academically and enjoy going to school.
Scales elementary is a very high acheiving school. The teachers are great and the parents are very involving. Everything was taken care of with great detail, plus made tons of fun. We were always safe there plus well watched. The teachers not only prepare you for the rest of your life academically, but also in with manners and respect, and just about anything you would want your child to know. The students are well behaved, and the cirriculum is wonderful. Scales Elementary is a great start for your son/daughters life.
Williamson County, in general, is a highly sought after school district. Scales Elementary, in particular, is an excellent school due to the high degree of parental involvement as well as positive environment created by its faculty. There are several events during the course of the year that facilitate parent/student interaction. The school is staffed with caring, qualified teachers that truly care about the well being of their students. Rick West, Principal, is a young, energetic leader that connects well with the students. He is also well-liked and respected by the parents as well. The school was constructed in the 1960s, but is in excellent condition. It is located amongst rolling hills and horse farms. It is a very safe and positive enviroment for kids that want to learn. I should know, I have 3 daughters in attendance.
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