Martha Turner Reilly Elementary School

I get the feeling the staff is put off by the help parents offer. The school in general is very disorganized. The PTA is weak and needs a stronger presence in the school, if the administration will allow it. Fortunately I feel my children are getting a good education but I think the overall campus experience could be better for the parents, faculty and students
—Submitted by a parent

Great new principal. Innovative and enthusiastic leadership. Strong teachers. These elements make for a successful school.
—Submitted by a teacher

Our new principle is wonderful. She really has the childrens best intrests at heart. She is friendly, and a good disiplinarian as well. Overall, I think our schools has improved leaps and bounds since Mrs. Jackson took over. She has updated the school, and made sure our childrens learning environment is up to par. She involves the children, and makes them feel important, rather than a number. I hope to see continued improvement in the future
—Submitted by a parent

Our son has had a wonderful experience for his kindergarten year. His teacher has been energetic, caring, and purposeful. I have no complaints whatsoever about the academic rigor. I have had a poor experience as a parent, however. Parent involvement seems peripheral and spotty. Organization is poor. Hopefully, next year a new principal with breathe in new energy and this clean, bright little school will get the energy it needs to move forward and improve.
—Submitted by a parent

This school has been great. My child will begin her second year there and she blossomed, thrived and was the happiest I have seen since she moved. I will be enrolling my youngest for Kinder this fall and we are very excited. The teachers and principal know what they are doing and run a very tight ship. I know this school would top the charts if more parents were involved.
—Submitted by a parent

I am greatly disappointed with the principles lack of disciplinary actions when a threat to a child is ignored and not brought to the parents attention. Also the principal does not discipline the child at fault and the victim must withdraw in order to not see the bully.
—Submitted by a parent

My children are enjoying their first year at Reilly. The staff is great and want every child to succeed.
—Submitted by a parent

no stars the principal at this school oversees problems....
—Submitted by a parent

Seems like a well organized school. They run a tight ship there and the teachers and supporting staff are very professional.
—Submitted by a parent

I love this school! The teachers are great and my children feel successful and secure. Thanks for being such a great place for my kids!!!
—Submitted by a parent

Well my kids been going to MTR since last year and boy do I just love this school especially the school staff OMG amazing o and the teachers Ms. Hernandez and Ms. Quiroz they are my number 1!
—Submitted by a parent

My Children have gone to MTR since both were in kindergarten.. This school was great when Jan Jones was there, but since then the school has gone downhill. Students are bullied, tormented, and parents are looked at like intruders. The discipline level is pathetic and the curriculum needs much improvement. Parents need to be able to be more involved with the curriculum and child performance. Sometimes fliers are sent home, but more needs to be done.. We miss Jan Jones... My children have been pulled & we are all much happier elsewhere...
—Submitted by a parent

Things are changing at Reilly since the downsizing of the district, and I am so glad we chose to start there! The neighborhood is rallying behind this little gem of a school. Our teacher is great, very attuned to the kids needs and parent responsive. The TAG teacher also gets my kudos!
—Submitted by L Wood, a parent

A really great neighborhood elementary school. The staff is caring. There is alot for my older child to participate in. I am very pleased!
—Submitted by a parent

I would like to see more extra curricular activities and better communication on what is going on at the school. I either get flyers late or not at all about school programs, etc.
—Submitted by a parent

Update: now that a new campus has opened MTR is down to 573 students, a much better fit with this building. The portables will be gone after improvements are completed (thank you bond voters!) and the cafeteria and halls are much quieter.
—Submitted by Randy Stevens, a parent

As at any school, parental involvement runs the continuum, but the highly involved end is kind of light. The community, however, makes up by volunteering hundreds of houors per month. Everybody's list of complaints will be topped by the issues related to overcrowding, and that issue will be moot as soon as the new elementary school is completed (for Fall 2004). After that, look for the talented faculty and staff to have more room to shine and get 'Recognized' yet again.
—Submitted by a parent

I have only had one personal experience with this school and I was very happy with the way the situation was handled. I know the school is overcrowded and even that problem seems very under control. Mrs Jan Jones is a wonderful person who really cares about the children's happiness and education. I am very thankful for her.
—Submitted by Edwina Pirtle, a parent