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West Meade Elementary School in Baltimore, Maryland

West Meade Elementary School Detail

(410) 222-6545
7722 Ray Street
Fort Meade, MD 20755
Levels: PK-5
District: Anne Arundel County Public Schools


West Meade Elementary School Census Data

Census InfoValueYear
White, non-Hispanic:62.9% (2008)
Black, non-Hispanic:23.12% (2008)
Hispanic:9.41% (2008)
Asian/Pacific Islander:3.76% (2008)
Native American or Native Alaskan:0.81% (2008)
Student Teacher Ratio:15.6% (2008)
Percent Free and Reduced Price Lunch:16.13% (2008)

West Meade Elementary School Ratings Summary

Average Quality Rating2
Average Principals Rating2
Average Teachers Rating3
Average Activities Rating1
Average Parents Rating2
Average Safety Rating3

West Meade Elementary School Reviews

Quality Score: 1
Post Date:2009-10-17
“My son attended 1st and 2nd grade here. 1st grade wasn't so bad but by 2nd grade the teacher, counselor and principal all ganged up against us. They were convinced my son had emotional problems and needed drugs and therapy. They made my life miserable and they mistreated my son until i agreed to have him tested. As soon as they got an IEP for him (and could draw extra federal funds) they backed off. I refused to drug him when i didn't see anything wrong with him - We moved thank GOD and he has started 3rd grade in Texas. 6 weeks into the school year he is thriving. The staff doesn't understand why he has an IEP - they have observed him and see no problems. His teacher loves him - this school is so awesome it really made me see how bad he was treated at west meade.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: N/A
Post Date:2009-10-03
“My sons teacher is amazing with him and all his classmates. My son comes home from school every single day excited.. what more could any Mom ask for?”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2009-07-11
“This school is fabulous! I have 3 children in this school and they are thriving! We came from PG county and are so happy! I have heard parents complain, but unfortunately there is not a whole lot of parent involvement. The principal can scare people off... she calls it like she sees it! She doesn't allow any nonsense from children or adults!! I don't worry about my children when they are in school, it is a safe environment, and the nurse will call for any little visit, I love that!!! I have been kept well informed on my children's progress. I highly recommend this school!”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: N/A
Post Date:2009-05-21
“My Daughter attended Pre-K( Ms. Loverde)class here and I absolutly loved her teacher and how much she learned, I was very sad to leave. Her teacher was very helpful and my daughter looked forward to going to school each morning. The staff in the office is a bit rude and the principle is not nice to adults but is good with kids, but she is very strict. This school had its problems like its politacally correct holidays and a bit strict on things that were any fun that I remeber from being a kid but it is a very secure school and I felt my daughter was safe when she went there. I think with any school Parents need to be involved and try to help our schools to be better either by volenteering to help when they can or contributing in some way to the teacher.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 1
Post Date:2009-04-01
“My son is new to this school and is very unhappy. From day one the secretary at the front office was rude and standoffish with us. The curriculum is much further behind the one from his previous school. His teacher is great, but the leadership in the office needs a serious overhaul. We will be looking at private schools for next year. And I advise other parents not to move on post if they don't have to.... there are much better schools in the area.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2009-03-30
“I rated this school as excellent because it has alot of support. Although the turnover rate is high, we live on a military base and that is not because of the school it is the needs of the military. The PTA is minimal because of that reason, and the programs for special-needs is awsome. They follow the students, and the support from the principal with what the students need is highly met, as long as the parent is proactive, she does not like wishy-washy parents. The teachers are helpful with the students and is supported by the guidance team. As for afterschool tutors or support because we are all military at this loction it is private, offered at CYS for military personnel with transportation to and from school for before and after and is definatley helpful. As for my child, the grades, socialness, and abilities have soared thanks to the help.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: N/A
Post Date:2009-03-12
“This is not the school for your child if you're the type of parent that wants to be involved with your child's curriculum. It is frowned upon by the school principal. She has been rude many times toward parents and some of the children. I've witnessed this first hand, until she is removed from this school it will continue to get a bad name. It's unfortunate that parents dread their children attending. Although, it has beena pleasant experience with some of the teachers, it's dishearting to know that our children are being exposed to such a negativity (the principal) . It's time for a new principal with better people skills. It's time for change, but you will find out what I'm talking about if your child goes to this school. Don't say , I didnot warn you.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2009-03-09
“My daughter loves the school & love the teacher Ms. Loverde”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 3
Post Date:2008-03-10
“I have seen an increase in Parent involvement at West Meade. While there are areas to improve on my son loves attending this school. The school system could use an update on how to better deal with a mobile community. A mobile community is no reason to not excell. My two older children attended schools overseas where families knew they would be rotated within so many years and the schools were wonderful and the PTSA was awesome.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 1
Post Date:2007-06-07
“I had a Special Needs Pre-k child from 06-07. While the teacher was ok, the ot/pt/speech therapies we're at minimum. The principle has very little regard to parent feelings. And parents are not welcomed to drop in, or participate in anything. I felt it was more like a day care than a school for progress. They say it's lack of funding, if this is how the military's children is treated then I am ashamed.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 2
Post Date:2007-05-26
“My child attended 2006-2007 at West Meade and they do not offer any afterschool programs or tutoring sessions for children that are having problems with particular classes or subjects, which does no justice for the children. They need to rethink their extracurricular programs and prioritize the important needs of the children education well-being. I was truly unhappy with the level of education my child receive while attend West Meade School. Every child learns differently, but you need to make sure that every child is receiving a good education, despite of their level of learning.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 3
Post Date:2006-06-11
“School is very small for size of enrollment (250+). PTA is trying its best, but parent involvement is low do to high turnover rate (50%+). Teacher quality is fair, but no extracurricular activities except school safties.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 2
Post Date:2005-01-19
“2003-2004 had very small class sizes; this was expected to change with the new construction at Ft. Meade. Teachers here are saddled with Anne Arundel County curriculums that are not necessarily compatible with a mobile population. The school claims 50% turnover rate- it's actually much higher. (No one from my child's kindergarten class was still at West Meade when second grade started.) Weak PTA possibly due to parent mobility. Little differentiation for advanced or gifted students. Miniscule library, esp. compared to other Ft. Meade schools. School website hasn't been updated in years.”
This review was posted by a parent.




     




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