Martin Sortun Elementary School

Posted: March 18, 2024

I used to love this school but every since Mr. Kroll has retired, this school has went down considerably. The new principal does not have any authority and is not as involved with the children as Mr. Kroll. In addition to the teachers now "running" the school good help those children. In my honest and humble opinion, the teachers have turned into absolute bullies. This poor guy is letting them run that school into the ground. Funny how the wrong person in power can cause such a drastic change.

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Posted: April 14, 2020

Our son has progressed well under each of his kindergarten and 1st grade teachers.

Posted: April 14, 2020

We love the three Bs which are regularly preached. Be kind, Be safe, and Be the best that you can be.

Posted: April 14, 2020

We love Principal Kroll and Ms Al-Shami. As long as we can hold on to these two I think the school will do well.

Posted: April 14, 2020

I don't have first hand experience, but we've shared some trauma based educational research with Principal Kroll. I love that after all the years of experience that he has, he still is studying the literature trying to make things even better.

Posted: April 14, 2020

We haven't experienced bullying in the time we've been there.

Posted: April 14, 2020

We love Martin Sortun. We can only hope that middle school will be as good.

Posted: April 14, 2020

for most kids, homework is to read. Kids are expected to learn to read so that they can then read to learn.

Posted: August 21, 2018

The school is great! My daughter wants to come to school everyday. She loves her teacher (Ms. Patch) very much. She improved significantly in Math and English in one year of Kindergarten. She is eager to be back to the school in next couple weeks! Thank you!

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Posted: January 26, 2017

Homework isn't the issue the rude lady at the front office is the issue

Posted: January 26, 2017

There's one mean lady in the office. She said the sign in my kid when my kid was on time which was just at the first Bell when we were just trying to get her water bottle she was very rude and disrespectful

Posted: January 19, 2017

Martin Sortun is a great school. Mr. Kroll, the Principal, and the teachers are very involved with the students. My grandchildren are attending this school and the primary reason for purchasing their home was to keep the children in this school. My son attended this school as a child and loved it, and my grandchildren love it, too! This fantastic school makes homes in the boundaries go quickly (I am a REALTOR, so I know)!

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Posted: January 29, 2016

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Posted: January 29, 2016

Since my daughter has started at Martin Sortun she grown leaps and bounds! The teachers she has had have been so amazing and I'm so happy she is able to be there! Now we also have a daughter in Kindergarten and it's so wonderful to know she is learning so much!

My oldest daughter came from a school with LOTS of bullying she didn't even want to go to school but we have not had any issues since moving to Martin Sortun!

Posted: December 16, 2015

My son's 1st. year, They claim No tolerance for bullying, he's being bullied and when he speaks up he's labeled a" snitch". There's LACK OF CONTROL! it's so ridiculous having breakfast at 9:15 am and lunch is at 11:20. There are so many low income kids whose parent's don't care about their child's hygiene and clean clothes (It looks like a 3rd world country). I'm worried about getting lice and bed bugs! Won't finish the year!!

Posted: December 16, 2015

I can only comment on one 1, this is the first year here she's a good teacher

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I'm unsure how the problem is going to be handled. I will change afterwards. Good day

Posted: September 4, 2013

The principal, teachers and staff at this school are amazing. My sons are both on the Autism Spectrum, but are very high functioning, so it can be sometimes hard to meet them where they are at when they are ahead in some areas and behind in others. The teachers work SO hard for the kids and everyone at the school truly cares about the students. I am not a huge fan of the special ed teacher, but thankfully my kids are mainstreamed. Last year, my son got to join the Robotics team and go to an actual competition, and go to 5th grade camp for 3 days! It is an amazing school. We have considered moving, but are only considering houses in this school's boundaries. The thing is that very few open up because the demand for this school is so high!

Posted: August 20, 2013

great school! Great teachers that help push you out of your comfort zone to succeed and meet your goals! Extra circular groups that also help keep you on your toes and focused! They also reward you for completing goals!! That will help mold you for middle school so that you're succeeding!!!

Posted: April 22, 2013

My son goes to this school and he loves it. The teachers and administrative staff are highly capable and good at getting results. Before putting too much weight behind the previous 2 reviews take a second to review how their test scores compare to other schools in the Kent district. Then look at how they stack up against other schools in the state. The proof is in the pudding. Schools aren't solely responsible for churning out smart and compassionate kids. Parents/families have to take an active role in their students education.

Posted: April 10, 2013

My so has been at Martin Sortun for 1 1/2 years, he is excelling fantastically! The teachers really take time to work with students and help them in whatever way they can. The break into small reading skill groups to work with children with similar abilities. My 1st grader surpassed his reading goal for the year by the half way mark! More than 3/4 of the students in his grade received awards for completing all 3 of their goals set at the beginning of the yer at an awards assembly in February. My Kroll, the principal, really makes learning fun for all the kids and the teachers that work there. And the biggest plus is that my son loves going to school every day.

Posted: May 1, 2012

Homeschooling is greatly being considered now and should have been considered at greater depth before.

Posted: February 21, 2011

I am in the same boat at the previous poster. They tell me all the time though that my daughter reads above grade level, but the teacher grades her at just performing? Also, everytime I ask why they don't do things like other schools do that are way more successful and could help the kids out all the teacher ever responds with is "I don't have time to do that!" Excuse me, but you decided to be a teacher, NOT ME! You don't want to go the extra mile to make these children successful? The priorities of the teachers at Martin Sortun are mixed up and they do not have the childrens best interest in mind. I don't know what is wrong with the morale in the Kent School District, but I know for sure I am getting my child out of that district before she no longer cares about learning like most of her classmates.

Posted: January 31, 2011

hello every one out there, my grandaughter goes to this school and has been there for 5yrs and the teachers are saying she still is not up to her level, well what is wrong with this picture, looks like the teachers are not on there job and do not know how do do there job, and the person over the school is not correction the prob, i am looking for a better school for my granddaughter because the mind is a terrible thing to waste

Posted: November 1, 2010

Both of my children have attended Martin Sortun from Kindergarten on. The teachers take great interest in each child and help to develop and challenge them based on their personal progress. My son is now in 8th grade in honors classes. My daughter is in 5th grade in Martin Sortun and attends a 5th/6th split class to challenge her. We have stayed in our neighborhood specifically so our children could attend this elementary school.