The school is unprofessional. The 5th grade English teacher was the worst. Its majority white teachers who talk to the kids and parents in a way that is dumbed down. Accountability for teachers/staff seems non existent. Teachers speak to students in a tone that is not appropriate and at times hostile/superior.

Its a Tier 1 school now! Lets hope that counts for something significant. Its my kids first year at Shoesmith (2nd and 3rd grade). The school has made a good first impression, so Im taking it one day at a time. Everyone (parents and faculty) seems proud of the school and committed to maintaining the new status. I plan to be active as well in the hopes that we can make a difference.Ill revisit my review mid-year in the hopes of changing it to five stars!

This is an up and coming school in Hyde Park. They have a great partnership with the University of Chicago Neighborhood Schools Program. The new administration empowers its teachers to go above and beyond for their students. The new principal is working hard to bring in extra resources such as yearlong Spanish instruction through LANGO and yearlong fine arts instruction from Hyde Park Art Center. There is a Friends of Shoesmith group that is working hard to support and transform the school by volunteering, writing grants, acquiring sponsors, and working to get the community involved in the school. The Local School Council is becoming more and more active and clearly want whats best for the school. Its located in a beautiful park in a safe and hip neighborhood. I think that in a few more years, this school will be a school of choice for many more parents in the neighborhood.

Shoesmith has truly been a second family to my child. They provide a plethora of academic resources via partnerships with the University of Chicago, in addition to a variety of in-house programs. The staff and administration are attentive and professional.

I went to this school and it was a wonderfull learning experience the staff is great its just amazing if you live in this district definitely sen your child here

I am pleased with the progress my child has made at Shoesmith.

This is a veryyyyyyyyy nice School i love it but i do not like the mean part of the staff

I attended this school as a child fond memories unlike Adam Clayton Powell near Rainbow Beach

My son said it boring

Great school

Pros: Some of the staff and faculty are very kind and friendly.Cons: This school is run like a day care, not an educational facility. There is a lack of extra curricular activities. There seems to be a break down in communication between the faculty and staff.