Neil C Twitchell Elementary School in Henderson

Category	Rating	Details
Test Scores	9/10	The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 Criterion Referenced Tests (CRT) data from Nevada Department of Education, and using 2025 Smarter Balanced Assessment data from Nevada Department of Education.
Academic Progress	7/10	The Academic Progress Rating is a growth proxy rating based on a model using unmatched cohorts, or school-level data instead of student-level data. The Academic Progress Rating was created using 2024 and 2025 Smarter Balanced Assessment data from Nevada Department of Education, using 2024 and 2025 Criterion Referenced Tests (CRT) data from Nevada Department of Education, and using 2023 demographic data from the National Center for Education Statistics.

Posted: March 6, 2026

This is my daughter's first year, not in private school, so we were a little apprehensive about enrolling her at Twitchel. Our experience has been nothing short of amazing! The majority of the reason is because Miss Christina Garcia is an absolute angel teacher sent from heaven! She really cares about all of her students. She's very communicative and we always know what's going on in the classroom with our child. She even makes the kids feel special by implementing fun Friday! I know my daughter looks forward to it every week. Last week they even got their nails done! The amount of care That has gone to teaching the kids in this first grade class, is just amazing. If it wasn't for Miss Garcia, I think our experience would be much different. We are so grateful for her!

Posted: March 6, 2026

Posted: January 22, 2026

i hate this school my child was bullied very much and they did not do anything

Posted: January 22, 2026

Posted: October 14, 2025

I am amazed on how there are people who listen & communicate well & protect families from any sort of harm & discouragement.
Thank you Neil C Twitchell.
Thank you Misty Tyler & those who solve problems, not create more & let it linger.

Posted: October 14, 2025

Posted: January 3, 2025

As a parent of a child on the Autism spectrum, I cant say enough about how wonderful Twitchell Elementary has been. From the moment we began the IEP process, the staff demonstrated their dedication to meeting my childs unique needs. The special education team and teachers are compassionate, collaborative, and incredibly skilled at creating a supportive environment.
My child has made tremendous Academic progress and feels more confident socially, which is a testament to the schools commitment to inclusion. Im so grateful for the individualized attention and resources weve received. I wholeheartedly recommend Twitchell Elementary to any family seeking a school that truly cares about their students success.
I love how welcoming the Admin staff is and always remembers my childrens name by heart.
The Principal and Assistant Principal are always outside morning, and evening making sure that drop offs and pick ups are running smoothly. They are very attentive and always with a bright smile.
The PTA Is always so welcoming and it makes Parent Engagement a fun one.

Posted: July 16, 2024

Twitchell Elementary School has been an incredible place for my daughter, who was in 2nd grade last year. The progress she made has been amazing (thanks to her wonderful resource teacher, Ms. Gong!) The admin staff at Twitchell has also been outstanding. They showed such care and compassion when my daughter dealt with some difficult issues towards the end of the year. We are so appreciative of everything they have done for our family and can't wait for next year!

Posted: July 16, 2024

Posted: July 15, 2024

I have been so genuinely happy with the attention and care my son received during his time at Twitchell, he is moving on to middle school and we will miss the staff and administration so much. He had an IEP and was given so much support and help I know his success is 100% due to the care his teachers have shown. I know this isnt always the case with other schools. We have been so very fortunate.

Posted: April 7, 2020

There is a lady in the front office a white lady I don't remember her name but she is so rude. I'll never forget that because then a Spanish lady came to me and said sorry for her actions. This school was the worst.

Posted: April 7, 2020

It was so hard for my son to make friends the class didn't make him feel welcome and he always came home crying. But then again I blame the parents for that also

Posted: April 7, 2020

I would never send any of my children back to this school. My oldest didn't feel welcomed. I also have a child with special needs I could only image. I'm so glad they go to Katz Elementary. Worst front office staff. Teachers are rude when you want to know about the Childs progress. I would give this school a zero out of 10

Posted: January 27, 2020

The journey is really unexpectedly satisfying. My kid learned a lot of things. Teachers help him a lot.

Posted: January 27, 2020

Posted: August 11, 2019

The school is easy to Judge and is biased. People with money and prestige can do no wrong.

Posted: August 11, 2019

Instead of Helping students and parents. She worries about image. Mrs. Robinson only cared about herself and her children going there that anyone not fitting into the image of the Perfect Student or Parent would be harrassed.

Posted: August 11, 2019

They try really hard to suspend them or encourage parents to go to another school. Mrs. Robinson harasses parents until they get fed up and request transfers.

Posted: August 11, 2019

Teachers are not equipped to teach different learning skills. They are so focused on Core learning that they forget people learn differently.

Posted: August 11, 2019

They are not allowed to develop their own skills due to the Core Teaching.

Posted: August 11, 2019

I would rate this school with an overall score of 2. If they stopped worrying about image and concentrated on the children then it would be higher.

Posted: August 11, 2019

While some teachers are effective, most are doing little to boost student achievement.

Posted: August 11, 2019

poor leadership by administration trickles down to the students.

Posted: August 11, 2019

The school has high test scores due to the affluent population, not the leadership or teaching practices. They do nothing to stop bullying and care little for the victims.

Posted: August 11, 2019

Awful leadership and largely ineffective teachers. The school gets too much credit, because the zone is affluent. The principal and AP are inept leaders.

Posted: March 31, 2019

Staff is wonderful but I feel that there is too much homework for the kiddos to do.

Posted: September 20, 2018

Awful staff who care nothing about the kids. If you have a bully for a child, this school is great for you! Staff will back you up while the victims suffer!

Posted: September 20, 2018

Posted: May 22, 2017

The school as a whole is amazing. Being a first time parent, I have felt welcomed and supported through the three years we have been here. My child also needs some extra help in speech and mathematics and we have gotten all the support and assistance in order to get her the help she has needed. The staff, teacher's and administration all know my child by name and have been so open and welcoming to myself and my husband. This school is all things you hope for when thinking about your child's home away from home. We feel blessed to be a part of the Twitchell family.

Posted: April 19, 2017

My children have been going to this school for 6 years now. The staff and administration are amazing. Your children are always top priority and are taught at the highest level. Principal Wooldridge is always visible around school and knows every child's name (there are over 1,000 currently). You can tell that she loves her job and the children adore her. I would recommend Twitchell to anyone!

Posted: October 5, 2016

I used to think the high standards and expectations were a negative thing. I thought about it and now I feel different. I think the structure is teaching responsibility and preps the kids for junior high. Teachers are attentive and supportive and communication has been excellent. We've been here four years and I am thankful for the teachers and staff. They've been great to us.

Posted: October 5, 2016

Posted: September 15, 2016

Posted: May 20, 2016

I can't speak for the regular classes but I can tell you that the special Ed class my son is in is amazing! Mrs. Stone and Mrs. Pucci are great ! My son runs up and hugs Mrs. Stone every time he sees her and he isn't very outgoing around other people. I'm shocked to read all the other reviews but have not experienced that.

Posted: January 30, 2016

Horrible school. We unfortunately wasted 3 years at this school. Bullying on a daily basis and nothing done about it. They are only concerned about image at this school. Complete waste of time here. My son is in Bob Miller now and says you can spot the Twitchell kids a mile away. They are rude, cocky and arrogant. So happy we went back to our old school for our younger son.

Posted: January 30, 2016

Posted: September 26, 2015

Horrible administration! I will start by saying that I have been a parent, pta member, and volunteer at this school for five years. We had no problems with the school when Susan Smith was the principal. When Ms. Wooldridge took over, everything went downhill. Half the teachers left after her first year and more have left each year since. Unfortunately, the teachers she is replacing them with are not as kind and caring. The school is now run like a military school. No, your child may not have more than 10 minutes of recess before lunch (it used to be 15-20). No, your child may have their birthday recognized (student birthdays used to be included in the morning announcements). No, your child may not wear pink/red on Valentine's Day, or green on St. Patrick's Day for that matter. All the fun is gone from the school. The principal is so concerned with keeping up appearances and test scores that she does not allow the student to just be kids. My own kids used to love this school, but the last few years there has been a noticeable change. SO glad we have moved schools!

Posted: May 5, 2015

I have found there is no organization at this school at all what-so-ever. We have been here 2 years and both years there was lack of communication between parent and teacher. Last year the teacher let my son ride the school bus home, when he's not even signed up for the bus program. This lead to me getting a phone call from Henderson police at work asking where I was. The police officer brought him back to school, but for over an hour he was walking around lost, not really sure where he was. This year, he was making paper airplanes with his homework in safekey and I wasn't aware until I contacted his teacher asking how he was doing. She told me that that's the reason her kids don't go to Safekey. She gave my son a citation for washing his hands in the bathroom and wiping them on his shirt. She's left him numerous times at the computer work station (they wear headphones) and he's missed recess. Just a few weeks ago I was able to purchase a house and I am very glad and relived that my son will not be attending Twitchell next year. I did not have a good experience at all.

Posted: March 22, 2015

I'd have to agree with the previous post, as my kids were also bullied at Twitchell. I'm not sure what the consequences were, but obviously they weren't enough to make the bullying stop. My kids say the ones who were bullies at Twitchell continue to be bullies at Bob Miller because they have always gotten away with it.

Posted: November 2, 2014

Please do not send your children to school here. It may look good on paper, but there is a widespread bullying problem that the teachers and administration refuse to acknowledge. My child goes to school in fear everyday because many students are allowed to bully him and have no consequences. When children report these issues, the principal tells them that is it just "drama" and even the counselor tells the students that they need to solve their own problems. Save your child the heartache.

Posted: September 9, 2014

Great School and love all the teachers my kids have had so far. I volunteer as a Watch Dog and get a good look behind the scenes. The principle is excellent and treats all the kids with respect but also has fun while being firm when needed. Office staff is always helpful.

Posted: February 12, 2014

This is my kids' first year at Twitchell. I wanted to wait until I had experienced at least half of the year to write a review. I have a son in Kindergarden, and another in second grade. I will do whatever it takes to keep them here as it is by FAR the most amazing school I could hope for and I'm very hard to please when it comes to my kids. I kept pulling my kids out of schools, moving, and homeschooling before Twitchell. Now I can rest. I love the director, I love the teachers, and I love the other moms who volunteer because their love runs deep for their students and families!

Posted: June 9, 2013

We have been very pleased with Twitchell in the 3 years that our child has attended. Instruction has been fantastic but the 2nd grade teacher does not provide parents with tools to ensure that homework is being done. The teacher said that she chooses not to use the parentlink web portal, chooses not to do homework packets and instead relies on the children to be organized. This is a crucial time where children are really developing their time management and organizational skills. I feel like this teacher did not live up to our expectations from Twitchell. We had three parent/teacher conferences to try and work through the issue with the teacher. If there was another month left in the school, we would have brought the principal into the conversation. I remember getting a survey about the teacher last year but I didn't get one this year. I can't see what the future holds for third grade, still excited about the wonderful staff at Twitchell.

Posted: May 28, 2013

My family and I absolutely LOVE this school. It has been the best year so far in the 12 years I have dealt with schools. Mrs. Brimhall went above & beyond always with my child, she deserves an award! Even though Leticia in the front office was the ONLY one ever friendly to us every time we had questions we still had an overall great experience here. Thank you!

Posted: October 27, 2011

I have unsuccessfully toured dozens of schools, looking for another Twitchell. Nothing compares to the quality of the staff here. Count your blessings if you can be a part of such a caring and inclusive school! Our bus driver was marvelous, our teacher a gem, and the assistants were top notch. Shout out to Miss K and MissE ( : Our family moved but we'll never forget this little school.

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Neil C Twitchell Elementary School

Henderson, NV 89012

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