Benavidez Elementary School

"My children went to this school 1 year but it was a horid experience, especially for my 1st grader. Mrs Corell, I heard to very upseting things about this monster. About her kicking students, and keep in mind this is a very obese woman with very large and heavy limbs. My 3 grader along was other students were hit by a teacher. She was fired when I brought it to thier attention, because they themselves weren't doing their jobs protecting our children. Shame on this school it need to be investigated and shut down."

"This is the best school my kids have attend. Honestly great staff, great education level, great school overall. Sadly we had to move, but I highly recommend this school."

"I had GREAT teacher in With grade Mrs.Duke she doesn't go to the school anymore Mrs Elrod she still goes there Mrs.Proske She might still be there And Mrs.Stanfield she was my favorite"

"I give them 2 stars because they do try to offer a lot of programs for the kids. And the 3rd grade team Ms Emerson Ms Faulkner and Ms Jobes are phenomenonal . It is clear they really care about these kids . MS monsuer the counselor is also wonderful and has helped my son alot. HOWEVER MS Lorena Duenas leaves something to be desired as do the office staff. I have been trying since Nov to get help and support for my Kindergarten son . Nothing has been done. I can't address an issue with out ms Duenas becoming irate and irrational . I have had to go to the district level at this point . She has made it clear that she cares about and supports her staff before the children when a paren't tries to defend their child or advocate for them she blows them off or threatens to have them removed from the school. There is no open door policy at thisschool and good luck trying to get a meeting , iep or any help with anything Even when they do make a plan it's not followed thru with . When a parent becomes angry because a kindergarten teacher tells their child their family does not love them , the principals response is "I think you should take your kids home now and spend time with them. " and good luck reading the info that is sent home if you don't speak fluent Spanish Spanish is the first language at the school TheY present in Spanish at assembly and then Translate to English The receptionist is rude and cold . Some of the staff speak limited English and they speak Spanish behind the parents back . I like this school and most of the staff but the administration (with the except ion of Ms Orozco) needs a MAJOR overhaul"

"This school is not a great school. My child doesn't get homework. The teacher is never there the office doesn't know when she'll be back. When I call the office I have to call more then three times because they don't understand English. There are a few nice teachers but a lot of the staff are just rude and aren't knowledged about the events going on."