Edison-Oakland Public School Academy in Warren, Michigan

“This was the worst educational experience my daughter had to face. The teachers and staff were nice but seemed to have very little control over the students. If you want a watered down education with a weak administration this is the school for you! If you want your child attending a school with rude, low performing students, this is the school for you. They have a security team like a S.W.A.T. team but they still don't have control over the rowdy students. My child attended their new location in Southfield for a few months this school year. New city, beautiful new building, new name (P.A.C.E) , now they need a new approach to teaching and safety!”
This review was posted by a parent.

“This is an excellent school. We removed our daughter from Royal Oak Public Schools to attend Edison Oakland and are pleased. The school's focus is on reading which helped with my child's learning. Great program and well mannered young students.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“This is a really good school. It prepared me for high school.I now attend Renaissance High School.”
This review was posted by a student.

“well i go to edison oakland im in the 8th grade now and i really enjoy that skool its very operated and ran accordinaly most of the time lol.. the staff/ administrators are great espically Ms.Coleman she always knows what she's doing... Ms. L.simmons is a great ,funny administrator and keeps us all in check... well mostly all the staff and administrators up at this skool keeps us in check and thats a good skool....”
This review was posted by a student.

“I used to teach at this school and it was the worst teaching experience I have ever had. The administration was not supportive of teachers and had no idea how to run a school. Some of the administration had never been teachers. Ms. Simmon was the only administrator that knew what she was doing. I was asked to come back but I am so happy that I choose to look for another teaching job where I could actually teach!”
This review was posted by a teacher.

“My daughter improve alot after switching to this school”
This review was posted by a parent.

“my school is the best i mean we have tech classes spanish classes music classes art classes and also gym/pe classes also after scool activites like safety patrol which i am on karate which im also on cheerleading basketball (girls and boys) and so much more it cant fit on this space they give so send your k-8th grade chid to edison oakland public school academy and you wont ever ever i mean ever regret”
This review was posted by a student.

“I have to say that I am very dissappointed in this school. I took a chance and put my children in this school dispite the reviews that I read on this site. Please believe! Every negative comment about this school is absolutely true. From the adminstration right down to the staff is just a joke. I walk both my children to their class each morning and some of the ways I wittness these teachers talking to other students is beyond my belief. I can't see keeping my children at this school too much longer. The communication the staff have with parents is not effective at all. It is sad because there are some teachers at this school that is a joy but for the most part i really regret putting my child in this school.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“This is my first year at Edison Oakland and it has been a horrific experience. The teachers talk to the children very bad and expect the children to respect them, you never can get a straight answer out of anyone at the school and I am pulling my children out before its to late. My childrens education means a lot to me and this was the worst experience I have ever had.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“My children attended for 5 years but each year the administration and the issues with the building and the air condition seemed to worsen. No child can learn or function in extreme heat, the school setting is not horrible, yet I have seen the staff do better and show more concern for students and parents.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“My family is very Sad, Sad, that we chose this school and now caught-up because other schools have a waiting list. The principal talks to parents very disrespectful, the teachers do not use a normal voice tone to speak with the children, and if they get the education or not is not thier concern, it is just making the count on count day .”
This review was posted by a parent.

“i find mrs. terry, mrs.madden and the other staff at EOPSA to be excellent teachers for my children. thank you!”
This review was posted by a parent.

“My child began EOPSA in the kindergarten and have been there for 3 years. I continued to send my child to this school because I figured it was better than DPS, however, the administration and the building needs help! I called to the office with a question and was interrupted when asking the question, then put on hold forever (on my cell phone-peak minutes), then hung-up on. The office admin. needs to get better. The building needs a lot of work. There is no cooling system. Some teachers bought air conditioners/fans out of their own pocket for their classroom. The admin canceled school for 3 days due to extreme heat due to lack of a cooling system. With the distance I travel to get my child there, the gas prices at over $4/gal. and the customer service,etc, my child will not be back for '08-'09 year! Signed, 3yrs=3 strikes WE OUT!”
This review was posted by a parent.

“My daughter has attended EOPSA for the last two years, and while the school was great last year this year has been a big disappointment. The principle and administration have no clue how to run a school. No one can ever answer your questions, and some of the teachers are just there for a paycheck. I actually feel sorry for the two good teachers that they do still have. Last year(2007) I would hav given EOPSA 5 stars but as it stands now -0 stars is the rating from me. Signed concerned parent, whose child will not be returning.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“My child has attended this school since Kindergarten and is currently in third grade. Since last school year the school has really went down the drain. The principal and those beneath her do not enforce the No Tolerants rule. If you are a parent that want more for your child this is not the school for you. There are some great teachers there but will they be there next year, is the question. The school really needs new administation (prinicpal and below) to improve the school. Also the bathroom really needs work.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“My daughter started going to EOPSA last year and I was very pleased with everything about the school. If I were rating based on last year alone I would give it 4 1/2 stars. I am sad to say however that now she is in the junior acadamy and I am very unsatisfied with the everything about the junior academy. The kids seem very misbehaved and the teachers seem to have no control and no desire to gain control. The do not communicate well witht he parents and much much more. I hope they get things together, but it has gotten so ad that I feel my daughter will not return. I say grades K-5 are great!”
This review was posted by a parent.

“At the beginning of the 2007 school year. My daughter decided that she wanted to change schools and go to one that is more comfortable. We picked out EOPSA because of the great reviews. When I went to enroll for the 3rd grade I was told that it was full. Because I was there i went ahead and filled the papers out. My daughter was so, so, sad. The principle told me that she was going to find a spot for my daughter because it was no way she was going to turn a student away. Ever since my daughter looks forward to going to each day and very happy with her teachers. I want to say thank you for taking my daughter in and giving her the best education.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“My daughter started attending Edison in 2007. She was in 2nd grade and I was a bit apprehensive coming from a private school but to my surprise I just loved her teacher Ms. Evans. She was phenomenal, my daughter learned a lot under her leadership and I couldn't have asked for anything more. There are somethings that need improvement but what school doesn't have those. If we as parents took more time helping resolve our schools issues instead of constantly complaining about the issue all of our schools would be better. Edison Oakland has the academics down pat they just need a little bit of TLC in other areas.So parents lets dig in and help build this school up not tear it down with useless and senseless slander.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“There are a couple of great teachers, other than that, the school is a mess. My daughter was in a huge class and the teacher could not handle them.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“I have two children that attend this school and one child that graduated 6th grade at this school, I am very satisfied with the education my children have received here. they have extended day programs and latchkey for parents that work long hours like my wife and I, at affordable rates. there could always be improvements but right now my oldest child attends a school that is a Freddy Krueger nightmare in comparison with this school.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“Dear Interested Parents, This school is very exciting for me because the teachers go step by step with us so the students can understand it. I struggle in Math so the teacher goes over it the next day and makes sure we write our notes. The lunch service can be a little better. The kids are doing great. Most of the school is on the honor roll and you should send your child here. Also in the 07-08 year there will be a 7th grade and 08-09 year they'll be adding an 8th grade. Thank You. Sincerely, A student of EOPSA”
This review was posted by a student.

“This is a progressive school that gets the fundamentals right. The teachers encourage and inspire the students. I have been lucky to have my son exposed to wonderful teachers that encourage his ability to envision a different world and gain an appreciation of the present one. One thing these teachers do that other schools do not is to seek out opportunities for the students for recognition and learning opportunities. It is a good school.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“This has got to be one of the worst schools running. The teachers are constantly leaving, the kids are unruly, and the leadership is oblivious. All my kids do is take tests and get yelled at for talking. The staff is bitter and fed up and it shows.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“My daughter has attended this school since the 4th grade, now she is in the 6th grade. I love that she enjoys coming to school everyday and is willing to learn. I am so excited about her progression at this school. I would recommend this school for anyone that is interested.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“Edison is a very good school to enroll in. They have great teachers here. The learning envoirment is excellent, the students are well behaved in their classes, and the school is good to me.”
This review was posted by a student.

“This school is the worst my daughter has ever been to. Please do not enroll your children here. It is not a safe or responsible environment. I regret ever enrolling my daughter here!”
This review was posted by a parent.

“Edison Oakland is an exceptional school. My daughter his been a student there since kindergarten, now she's in first grade. She is doing well academically and shows improve everyday. I adore the teachers that I have encountered. The teachers are on there job and all about the childrens education. I am glad that I was introduced to such a great school with great teachers, who care, on staff. The parking lot needs alot of improvement, otherwise this school is the place that I would recommend anyone to enroll there child. Centa Benson”
This review was posted by a parent.

“I travel about 10 miles per day so that my daughter can continue to recieve a quality education. The quality of academic programs are wonderful, my child has maintained a 4.0 Gpa for all 4 years scoring above average on meap and terra nova tests! Teachers and administrators are the caring and professional staff that all parents hope for. The parking lot situation is something that can be dealt with because this is a great school setting. Way to go Edison Oakland Public School Academy... Keep up the great works”
This review was posted by a parent.

“Oakland Edison is a great choice for education. my children attend the school and over the last two years my complaints have been few to none. The parking lot is a MESS but the academics are close to the best in a Public School setting.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“I am glad I that I decided on Edison Oakland the school my son came from left him unprepared for first grade. This was the first year that we attended Edison and my son has shown much improvement in school. I want to thank Edison Teachers for making sure my son received the extra help he needed.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“I give Edison-Oakland Academy a 5 star salute. The quality of their teaching is excellent. My 2 children have been attending the school from the day it opened. There is great interaction and parent participating with this school. I can't say enough about this school. It's to bad there isn't a Edison High school.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“I am glad I chose this school because my daughter is doing great! The school she was attending before she came to EOPSA didn't challenge her enough. Thanks to all the teaching staff that works with my daughter.”
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