Rio Hondo Elementary School

11425 Wildflower Road

School District

El Monte City
Grade

K-8
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:20
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by other on June 07, 2023

Not good they r trying to get the lgtbt agenda in this school. Vice Principal doesn’t care about parents concerns.
Submitted by other on June 25, 2015

I went to this school in the 90s & I had lice at the time. I understand a parent was probably concerned but they had the nurse come in and check everyone for it, not even being discreet about it. I was sent home immediately after that. That experience was extremely mortifying. They did nothing to help. I am still being tortured by it 17 years later. This school was the absolute worst and my children will never come here if it were the last school on earth.
Submitted by other on February 20, 2015

Wow I love this school I have been here since kindergarten and it's pretty awesome I met my best friends here and even though it's my last year here I will always rember this place
Submitted by parent on June 10, 2014

My son has been going here since 4th grade. A lot of bullys but I know how to handle that problem. Great principal he has helped my son a lot of times. Teachers are OK some are caring but some are inpatient. He will be attending 6 grade in September. He tells me many times this school has been the best one he ever attended. Which is a miracle to me. We often moved a lot due to my job but I'm trying hard for us to stay here until he finishes the 8th grade.
Submitted by other on February 09, 2014

No Honor Classes! The Pre-Algebra Teacher Is Not Serious And Is Taking Everything As A Joke! Many Don't Follow The Uniform Policy But Only Some Get In Trouble. The Vice Principal Acts Like They Are The Main School Runner , The Principal Is Great But The Vice Principal Isn't . They Have A Little Cafeteria And Try To Fit 7&8 Together All Classes! Some of the teachers have attitude , if they are going to yell and act miserable then do not attend a job with children ! You do need patience we all know that! the kids should be able to change for p.e not go to there classes sweaty and smelly! This school needs help !
Submitted by parent on December 06, 2013

I attended this school and it looks like the quality has gone down since I was there.
Submitted by parent on June 23, 2013

Im a former student and it sadness me that when my kids were of age to attend this school that it has completely changed. The fact that my son can complete his homework on the way home every day shows that the students are not given approriate homework. This school is a program improvemeet school for the past 3 years. My kids will not be attending this school next year, horriable school stay away. Huge bully problem that the principal does nothing to fix the problem.
Submitted by parent on March 08, 2013

I currently have two children attending this school..and volunteer to help both classes.I understand how we all need to work but we parents need to support the teachers anyway we can.It is a very important year to raise the benchmarks and Raise our awareness of what's happening with our kids.I help and everyone can do a little something makes a big difference for the staff.I like this school and the wonderful community we are a part of.
Submitted by other on December 15, 2011

I am an 8th grader currently attending Rio Hondo. I think this school is a great school to go to because all the teachers are dedicated in having the students learn. I have only been going to this school for two years and it's such a great atmosphere to be in!(: The teachers are wonderful to be around. Their teaching skills are great! All the 8th grade teachers are cool(: Including Ms.Brown, Mrs.De Leon & Mrs.Joseph. This school is just phenomenal! The P.E. staff is incredible...they push you to do good on your mile and on homework thats given to you. Also, the AVID program is great! It is very helpful...many kids don't like it but it will help in the long run(: ALot. so yeah its a very good school to go to &7 I will miss it when i do leave to High School next year(:<3
Submitted by parent on December 07, 2011

Nice and clean. The teachers are very dedicated and respectful. I have a very hectic schedule and sometimes I have to leave my child on School premises over an hour before his class start. The lunch lady take good care of him and it really gives me piece of mind to know that they make my life and my child live easier. They know every student's name and every adult that drops off or pick up the child. I am so glad I have this school in my community.
Submitted by parent on September 17, 2011

I am a grandparent of 2 Rio Hondo students and 1 that will graduate from Arroyo this year. Their mother went to these schools also. I have always been very happy with this school. I realize that it may have gone downhill a little lately, but with a new principal this year I have high hopes for recovery of the status that we had prior to this. We all need to support and work with the teachers and administrators that are trying to do the best for OUR students. With co-operation we shall prevail.
Submitted by other on November 07, 2010

I am an 8th grade student currently attending Rio Hondo! :D I've been here since kindergarten and every teacher I had were just so awesome! This is a really safe place and the teachers really care about the students. We may not have a strict dress code but its not like we dress up like freaks or anything. The campus is also really prettyful. The P.E education is outstanding. We also one of the first schools in the district to have AVID. Builders Club is also another wonderful um, club we have. Im in it and we do alot of things that help the school and community (beach cleanup, campus cleanup, car wash, donations,) I was reading all the horrible comments posted on 2004 and i say Rio Hondo has changed alot..into a really good school. My sister is also attending Rio Hondo in 4th grade and she loves the school.
Submitted by parent on April 26, 2010

Great teachers that care and help out in any way they can!
Submitted by other on March 05, 2010

My nephew & Niece attends this school. At t he beginning of this school year all students where sent home with a letter from the school advising that they have not meet the academics scores for 2 years in row. The letter was giving the parents a chance to send there kids to another surrounding school in the area and they would provide transportation for those parents who elected to do this. I was extremely sadden to hear that this was happening at this school. With this current status of this school the principal/staff should be sending updates to the parents advising them of what changes they are making to bring up the academics scores of the students. The programs have had in place for 2 years now are not working. I would like to know what changes have been implemented to increase scores and ensure a good education????
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