Lake Mary Elementary School in Orlando, Florida

“Great school, focused on respect for others and respect for self...”
This review was posted by a parent.

“There are many fine teachers at Lake Mary Elementary. The problem is the principal. She has a very heavy handed management style. She is always right and will not accept a difference of opinion gracefully. Parents are not made to feel welcome which tends to dampen community enthuasiasm.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“Wow! It is extremely surprising to read so many negative reviews about such a wonderful, hardworking school. I am a teacher at LME and I have been there for many years. I have watched numerous teachers, assistants, and administrators work so hard to provide a successful, positive learning environment for a diverse group of students. In reading some of these reviews, I find it appalling to read things like 'some teachers are just there for the paycheck' and 'the principal's management style is her staff is always right.' We come to school early, we stay late, and we think about our students while we should be sleeping at night. Our principal is a valiant leader who supports her staff and has made all of LME's students' education a top priority. It seems the only thing lacking is community support.”
This review was posted by a teacher.

“I agree! The principal at this school is unaproachable. She runs the school like a dictator. I dont believe she still has a clue my childs name even though she is an excellent student. I believe the focus here is all wrong. We have been blessed with some great teachers along the way but I think they are even stiffled by the managment at this school. What a shame!”
This review was posted by a parent.

“If your child has no issues, and you can go with the herd, this is a good choice for you. We moved to LM 8-06 for the schools, and are bitterly disappointed. I hope there are good teachers at this school, but I do not have experience with them. Investigate, do not go on school report cards alone.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“Once upon a time this school amazed me. You could see the teachers planned together and cared for each other. A new principal came in 2003. Since then the school spirit and enrollment has gone down. Teacher that have worked at the school for years, have left. This school has really changed for the worst.”
This review was posted by a teacher.

“There are many wonderful teachers at lake mary el. However the administration does not hold all teachers accountable. I was not pleased with the ese program nor the technology training both which have drastically declined with the new administration.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“I am very pleased about the academic program at Lake Mary Elementary School. My child is doing very well. I attend every PTA and stage production. I will say there is a teacher that throws stuff around the classroom and yells, and makes students cry. Now I know that young students can exagerate sometimes, but I heard enough incidents of this that there must be some truth to this. Lake Mary Elementary has a high rating among the elementary schools of Seminole and Orange Counties. I am glad I sent both my children to Lake Mary Elementary. I purposely kept the district in mind when we moved to our house.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“After two years at a very expensive private school in the area we switched our daughter to Lake Mary Elementary. Instead of being ahead of her new classmates, she was behind. The teachers have been wonderful, the academic program is right on target and the administration is approachable. The buildings do not compare to where we came from and the classrooms are cramped but the education is top flight.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“Don't buy into the hype that this is an A-school. Yes the students score well; however this is mostly because they come from stable and somewhat affluent backgrounds (not everyone, but probably higher than the surrounding area). In my opinion, many (but not all teachers) seem to be there for a paycheck. I suspect that these same government employees are there because the kids are easy to teach. The administration, including the principal, did't impress me as effective leaders or very responsive to parents. If you child wasn't born gifted, I would recommend against this school -- there are other schools in the area with dedicated teachers and a cooperative, caring administration. I think the quality of the academic programs, availability of music, art and sports to be average. The school doesn't seem to handle children with discipline problems very well. I saw a lot shouting and berating; with inconsistent consequences.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“My oldest daughter went here and I was very happy with the teacher and curriculum quality. The prinicpal was a strong leader. Last year, some changes were made and the high standards went down. Parents are very involved and this is what fills in the gaps for more help in the classroom.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“My son and daughter attend/attended LME after a year of private school in the area. The lack of educational funding, crowding, and loss of an effective principal has hurt the school. Although a good school with some dedicated teachers, it mainly suffers from the mediocre curriculum of the district. We are once again considering a move back to private school for this reason. The Seminole Choice Program (read desegregation) has allowed 23% of the kids to come in from out of zone. This number is up significantly over the last few years and has added to the overpopulation unfairly. It has also added more discipline responsibility to the already overworked teachers. Woodlands and Sabal Point Elementary should be the choice of parents seeking the best in Seminole county. Another word of advice: The Seminole gifted program does not meet the needs at the elementary level. However, the middle and high school programs are quite good.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“I am not a parent but I attended Lake Mary elementary in 1990. The teachers are great and are the reason I was inspired to become a teacher myself. Mrs. White my fifth grade teacher was awsome and made me feel so comfortable after transfering to the school in the middle of my fifth grade year. Thanks for everything.”
This review was posted by a former student.

“My son has attended LME for two years after attending a private christian school where he was not helped, his confidence was almost destroyed. He went to LME and his teacher was wonderful, and his confidence has returned. He loves both of the teachers he has had the last two years at LME. Mrs. Flanagan has been an awesome principal, and we will miss her since she has been moved to another school.I would recommend LME to anyone. I'm hoping our new principal will be just as awesome! Thanks.”
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