Central Elementary School

122 West 4th Avenue

Escondido, CA 92025

School District

Escondido Union
Grade

K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:16
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on June 20, 2014

My child will not return to this school. They are behind other schools in the area. My daughter has said that the teacher was often rude to students and she wasn't very friendly to me either. They don't seem to make parent teacher relations a priority either and the staff always seem too busy to be polite. It's a shame that our kids get treated the way they do at this school. They don't want to hear your opinions or you apart of the team. They need new teachers and a new principal because this staff is nothing but rude women.
Submitted by parent on April 03, 2014

I am very satisfied with the education that my children are receiving at Central. The teachers are friendly, and caring. There is a lot of technology happening at Central. There are mini-iPads, I-pods, a full computer lab, and all classrooms have computers in them. My child teaches me things on the iPad that I never knew it could do! There is a running club every morning. My kids want to get to school early everyday to be a part of it. There are many opportunities for a parent involvement. They have parent classes to help with behavior, homework, etc. I would highly recommend Central if you are considering bring your child there.
Submitted by parent on February 23, 2014

Lack of respect towards parents is not a joke or something to take lightly. It's disappointing to to see that the staff would rather speak to this other parent this way instead of mediating a solution. I see why the parent is angry. I won't be enrolling my kids here, the test score alone are bad.
Submitted by other on February 04, 2014

Do you notice how the bad reviews are by the same parent? lol! I am a volunteer and for many years I had witnessed how people who cannot resolve their own issues will always find and project their frustration to others. In this case, Central school staff, teachers and principal apparently are the ones to blame for this parent misery!
Submitted by parent on January 31, 2014

Do you notice how the good reviews are by staff lol? They are trying to sugar coat the fact that they cannot resolve issues by making false good reviews.
Submitted by parent on January 31, 2014

I too have had issues at this school from bullies. I took this to the principal at the beginning of the year and now she avoids me at all cost. The office staff is extremely rude and not helpful. The teachers send the kids home with huge packets of homework but when I ask what they learned at school they say nothing. I asked if they made friends and the answer is no. I asked if they had fun at recess and they said no, they played alone because all the boys play soccer but not the girls. The girls get one day a week to play? What happened to equal rights? Why do boys get the field more? one day a week is not success they should play every day along with the boys.If it was racial discrimination I am sure it would be taken more seriously. After leaving several notes and messages for the "principal" my daughter says it is the same. I took my daughters out of this school a week ago and they have new friends and are doing well. This school is a joke. Don't hurt your kids by placing them here.
Submitted by other on January 16, 2014

This parent is always rude when she comes into the office and is very disrespectful. This is the way you spell... principal.
Submitted by parent on January 14, 2014

Office staff has issues with spelling and rudeness. I can spell my child's name as I see fit and you have no right to make it your concern. Your rude comments this morning are in no way appropriate.
Submitted by other on November 25, 2013

I loved central school! I visit very often, especially because my brother and cousin go there. They love going there too.
Submitted by teacher on October 09, 2010

Central School is full of enthusiastic teachers, staff, students and parents who strive to work together as a caring community to support student learning and achievement daily. Everyone is committed to the positive growth and success of every student. I feel very proud and honored to be part of the Central School community.
Submitted by teacher on May 17, 2007

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