Timberline Middle School

500 West Canyon Crest Road

School District

Alpine District
Grade

7-9
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:25
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on November 09, 2023

you will see some pretty negative reviews about this school, either they get bullied for being lds or because of their race. these accusations however are false. my child is gay and black and has made many friends many of which are teachers and they treat her very kindly. please listen to me when i say, timberline is a great school for all
Submitted by parent on June 21, 2023

My two children have both gone through Timberline Middle school and each had a wonderful experience. I am a teacher myself (have taught in both CA and Utah) and I also served on the Parent Teacher Association for one of the years there. The children had great teachers. Of course, some fit certain personalities better than others.. but we've encountered some exceptional educators here. Most all are positive and passionate about teaching and learning. The parent community is also super involved and supportive. It was quite refreshing to hear my kids come home from school and tell me how much their teachers enjoy what they do.
Submitted by parent on May 10, 2023

Two of my children have gone through Timberline. Before we transferred them here, my older two attended middle school in California. It is a night and day difference. There was zero recourse for bad/bullying behavior. Kids swearing at teachers and vice versa, threats, and stealing were a daily occurrence. It was a scary place to go to school and we lived in a nice area. When my son got to Timberline, there were some minor bullying issues. I felt like the teachers took it seriously. While there was little they could do about the situation, they maintained good communication with me. I really appreciated it. In my opinion, the church thing is a non-issue. I won't discount others complaints about it because I know there are some cultural things that happen when a teacher says "their son is going on a mission" or "mutual is Wednesday night" but I can't argue with a community of people who are trying to do their best. There may be some religious zealotry at the district level or on the state school board, but that has absolutely not been my experience at Timberline. One teacher that I know of kind of had a meltdown in front of the kids, and the next year she was gone. I think the community that feeds into Timberline is a strong one, and while that may have its downsides for some- the faculty, administrative staff, admin team, assisted by the PTSA, have been so refreshing to work with.
Submitted by parent on January 21, 2020

If you're not LDS, do not go to this school. My child had a difficult time adjusting because they were not LDS. If you have a complaint, they have an attitude of indifference. They prefer not to get involved. If my child had belonged to their LDS ward or was a Pastor's child, complaints would have been taken seriously. One of my child's friends, non LDS, was made fun of, in front of the classroom, by one of the teachers. They did not come forward because the teacher is popular at this middle school and they still had another year at the school. This school DOES NOT prepare you for the rigors of high school especially if you move out of the district. The negative reviews written by a Parent on April 20, 2019 are spot on about this school. The only positive thing I can write about this school is that the bathrooms are clean and the front desk receptionist was kind.
Submitted by parent on June 13, 2019

My son experienced serious bullying issues that weren't dealt with properly by administration!
Submitted by parent on April 20, 2019

Parents, "DO NOT" allow your children to go here if you are not LDS. They will suffer and have no one to turn too. They will be judged, tormented and chastised for being different or not part of the clique. As a parent, going to the principal will be a waste of your time and effort. You'll realize this once you enter his BYU sanctuary he calls an office. I'm sure I'll have this review challenged and removed but it's my hope that the websites administrators have children and want parents to see both sides of the story!
Submitted by parent on August 12, 2014

Average school with traditional offerings. Needs a more modern touch (not just blaring pop music during class changing). Weak communication with parents and very cliquish. Non LDS have difficulty socially. Have to test into advanced Math classes & test administrators opinion is part of the deciding factors.
Submitted by other on February 15, 2014

The school over all is great. Most of the teachers are fun and enthusiastic and make learning intresting. It is verry nice school inside and out. Amazing sports and art programs that are fun to join. And there are great elective classes that they offer. There is also many fun activities like dances, PTA movies, provided by the school. however there are cons of the school. socially timberlines has so many cliques, students are not as accepting of others. Being LDS is a huge thing in the school and it sometimes becomes a problem if your not LDS. All in all timberline is a fun and great education school
Submitted by parent on August 17, 2013

Timberline Middle School is a great school! The teachers and staff care about each student and their academic and personal growth. The school is very clean and inviting. I am so glad that my children attend Timberline.
Submitted by parent on March 24, 2011

I have had four children attend Timberline Middle School, and love the school. All of my children have excelled in their classes and have had very positive attitudes about school. This is not an easy thing to accomplish with 12 through 15 year olds. The teachers for the most part really teach and have high expectations for their students. My children have all gone on to high school very prepared and have been able to take AP classes and pass the tests, and I feel it is primarily because of the special attention given to the students at Timberline. Succeeding is a goal for most that attend Timberline. At least it has been that way with my children and their circle of friends. I would completely reccommend Timberline to anyone who asked.