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Colin Jacobson of DVD Movie Guide wrote that “great delight is had in the way this episode skewers the skewed priorities of the educational establishment.” He added that “Lisa acts like her usual prim self, but that factor acts to allow the show to succeed.” He concluded by writing that the episode “connects with real emotions fairly well and offers some funny moments.”

Jake McNeill of Digital Entertainment New described it as one of the best episodes of the season, praising in particular its subplot, which he called "great."

James Plath of DVD Town wrote that "the real fun greece email list in this episode comes from Homer's attachment to a lobster he brings home.



According to Mark I. Pinsky, author of The Gospel According to the Simpsons, the Catholic League was “not persuaded” by Chavez’s letter, stating that they “sarcastically” responded on Catalyst: “Now, why didn’t we think of that? That shows how considerate the Hollywood gang is.” According to Pinsky, the controversy had no impact on the show and was “simply ignored” by the Simpsons staff.

Home release and critical receptionEdit
On August 7, 2007, the episode was released as part of the The Simpsons: The Complete Tenth Season DVD box set. Matt Groening, Mike Scully, George Meyer, Ian Maxtone-Graham, Ron Hauge, Yeardley Smith, and Mike B. Anderson participated in the DVD audio commentary for the episode.

Following its release on home video, "Lisa Gets an "A" received very positive reviews from critics.