Reed Elementary School

Mar 8th, 2021

Nov 29th, 2020

Key points I wish I had known: LACK OF DIVERSITY -take a look at reddit, news articles, google these 3 words: marin county racism. See if its a good fit for your family values.  THE WEBSITE for the schools here makes the school appear more diverse than they are, one of the minority kids doesn't even attend these schools- I don't know about the rest, but you should visit the area when the school is released and determine for yourself if the website is consistent with what you see with your own eyes.  Also take a look at staff composition of school staff, Town staff, police and emergency staff, and the composition of the kids in the after school programs.  HIRE TUTORS- apparently its a well known secret that most hire private tutors etc. and this is reflected in the scores of this area.  The private tutors and learning centers may fill you in on what the real deal is in the area. Hope this helps you before your kid is set back years.  Also be aware that the learning centers in local distance all have ties to the schools/staff.  PENSION FIASCO - read up on the articles that explain why /how this county is luring young families here. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS read about the election and what they did to Matt Nagle and what his platform was. The "DISCRETION" built into rules and if they are arbitrarily applied.  WATCH BIG LITTLE LIES-I heard that everyone who wants to move here should watch it.  I gave an extra star because everything does look pretty.  It's a shame people are moving here from the city thinking their kids will get a better education.
Jan 30th, 2019

Well, if you want 'inexpensive' schooling for your K-2 grader(s). Want heavy parental involvement. Exceptional teaching and unbelievable infrastructure and accoutrement (I don't think they teach French, can't you tell). Send your kid to a great public school system (The Reed Unified School District).  I didn't learn my multiplication tables until the 4th grade but in the middle of the 2nd grade they are into multiplication, division already!  They have a strong emphasis on the 'three R's" but blended into modern methods.  The teachers are just phenomenal.Thank you Gillespie, Spindler, Raiche, McLernan, Modlin and Eagen!!!
Apr 5th, 2012