Joaquin Miller Elementary School

720 East Providencia Avenue

School District

Burbank Unified
Grade

K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:21
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on December 25, 2023

It was a good school, but the teachers have gone downhill. You are fortunate if you get a good teacher as most of them are not upto the mark.
Submitted by parent on August 06, 2019

Terrible experience, will not recommend unless you want your child to fail.
Submitted by parent on April 30, 2019

Not good at all! We are leaving for good! I will never recommend. Find another school in Burbank if you don't want discernation. If you don't care for academics, then it's definitely a great day care. The plaques they have, doesn't mean anything. The administration is definitely doing what they want and sont really care for your concerns. They will listen and move on with their old way...As parents, you don't have much voice. Unless you're in PTA, donating, you don't count. I don't care how much of the great review you see below, I'm talking from real issues they have caused and did everything they could to hide evidence.
Submitted by parent on April 04, 2019

My 7 yr old daughter attends this school and my experience has been nothing but positive. She was transferred here due to behavioral issues and they have improved tremendously thanks to the personal care she receives. I am so grateful to all the teachers and staff involved. It is a great school all around.
Submitted by parent on July 31, 2018

This school helped my child grow in the 4 years she attended this wonderful school.
Submitted by teacher on September 21, 2017

As a teacher, I send my child to this school and trust the teachers and staff with full confidence! I always have had great interactions with all the employees.
Submitted by parent on March 16, 2017

The school does not effectively deal with bullying. They minimize whatever happened. Trying to look for better schools in the area.
Submitted by parent on September 19, 2016

The TK teacher is there not for teaching but for punishing. If your kid is a little active one,she putting your child on the punishment chair. It doesn't matter how smart and organazied can be your child, how creative and well behaved. just don't move, don't breath and that's it!!!
Submitted by parent on February 19, 2016

My son LOVES his school!! He is in third grade and is enjoying every minute of it. The teachers are excellent and the Principal is outstanding. She is very devoted to the school. She is always available to discuss any concerns we may have whether big or small. The PTA is wonderful, but I wish there were more parents participating.
Submitted by parent on June 07, 2013

Our daughter just graduated from Miller Elementary. Since kindergarten to 5th grade we can't say anything but excellent words towards principal, teacher and staff. This school became home for our child. The principal gathered talented teacher, the teacher love kids and love to teach. 35 students out of 150 received presidential academic award this year. Excellent school!
Submitted by parent on June 04, 2013

Miller has outstanding teachers and a committed and devoted Principal and support staff. There are multiple opportunities for after-school enrichment classes and a concerted effort to provide as many small-group learning environments as possible within each classroom.
Submitted by parent on November 15, 2012

My response is to the negative comments below... Schools NEED parents. Burbank does have great schools, the finger should be pointed at parents in Burbank instead. I agree, the office staff can be short, the PTA can be stronger and the crossing guard does yell. Parents need to start participating!!! I've communicated with our teachers through email since Kindergarten. I've dealt with the school office on numerous occassions. I agree that needs improving. But, I was there for my child and reminded them I appreciate their attention. I got it! Crossing guard can be snippy, but it all boils down to the parents. There is a drop off- do you use it? Have you noticed those dropping off in the middle of the street, in alley ways or in front of kindergarten gate (stopping the law abiding drivers) ??? There is a PTA (parent/teacher/association) are you a memeber? Usually there are only about 8 parents in these meetings, there are about 800 kids in the school. If you're so curious as to whom is caring for YOUR CHILD majority of the day... Schedule a meeting or better yet VOLUNTEER in their classes. YOU're not the victim, these kids are - Bad habits start at home.
Submitted by parent on November 13, 2012

I moved to Burbank partly due to the fact that they have great schools. So you can see why after only having my daughter in this school for 3 and a half months I am disappointed to say I will be trying to transfer her as soon as I can. Mainly because the staff is so unorganized and rude that it makes me wonder how they treat the kids. Even the crossing guard spends every morning yelling at parents to the point that I try and avoid crossing the street because it's such an uncomfortable environment. The fact that the school allows these people to represent them is what drives me to believe this isn't the best fit for my child. I have only met her teacher once so far, but at least I hear she's nice. Thank goodness. When it comes to the learning, I think my daughter is learning a great deal. However, with lack of communication I won't know how things are going until I meet the teacher for only the second time during parent teacher conferences.
Submitted by parent on March 07, 2012

Such a great school.My daughter is attending Kindergarten now.I'm so pleased with teacher Mrs. Diana Pelayo.She is very professional and attentive. After school programs good planed, children getting all support learning English as a second language.There is math and reading support too. The Principal of the school ,Mrs. Judy Hession is amazing,how she is managing and dealing with everything! She have nice support to work with - teahers,school staff .Happy and thankful for everyone working in this school.Children -is our future.
Submitted by parent on September 27, 2011

My daughter attended kindergarten at Miller and is now a 1st-grader there. The teachers are great and they do implement a strong and well-balanced academic program. My dissatisfaction comes from the support staff. They can be downright crude at times (the school nurse especially) and I have witnessed their antagonistic and patronizing attitude towards other parents. The cross-guard employed there would not hesitate to yell at parents from across the street! I mentioned this during a casual conversation with the current principal and apparently, she thinks that some parents deserve this kind of treatment. She also mentioned that as a rule, if she knows the parent that's a bad sign. I thought schools are supposed to encourage communication and parent participation, but I guess that is an outdated idea. Food for thought.
Submitted by parent on March 04, 2011

I love Miller school. It's the best school. My son attended K-5 and love every single minute of it. Teachers and staffs are very nice and kind.
Submitted by parent on April 18, 2010

The 6 rating (April 2010) does not accurately reflect the quality of this school. My daughter attended K-5 and loved every minute of it. She also thrived academically and socially thanks to the great teachers and the positive environment fostered by the principal. PTA and Booster clubs are strong and provide the additional funding lacking from the state for art, music, family events and educational 'extras' like assemblies and science camp. We loved this school and will always have fond memories to cherish.
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