Hillsboro Elementary/ Middle School

5412 Pinewood Road

School District

Williamson County
Grade

PK, K-8
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:10
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on March 04, 2022

Hillsboro is such an amazing school. I've been here since elementary school and there's such a great atmosphere. It's so colorful and vibes. The academics are great. Especially social studies Coach Shelton is the best teacher and everyone loves him he's great so great. Also we have okay sports but not like the best but they're okay. Football is good because coach shelton i guess. We have nice classrooms and the nicest teachers. We have a nice field outside and courts. The cafeteria food is alright it's not terrible but a lot of carbs but its fine they have good salads if you take off the meat and just eat the lettuce. The kids are nice but we have really ugly boys but the girls are pretty and nice. Theres no bullying really and there's hardly any drama unless there actually is and I just don't know it. A lot of people get dress coded but if you're a nice quiet kid then you never actually get dress coded. If you're a loud obnoxious kid then you get dress coded more often. Overall pretty good i like it but i can't wait to leave.
Submitted by parent on July 24, 2021

Hillsboro was a great school for my daughter. The teachers were great and really cared. She attended later in the school year and everyone there helped in getting her caught up. There was a problem with another child and they handled it swiftly and beautifully. I would compare this school to many private schools in other states. I cannot express enough about how wonderful our experience was at Hillsboro!! I highly recommend this school.
Submitted by parent on June 09, 2021

We pulled our children after the 2019-2020 school year. The new principal just is not the right fit for the school. Some of the best teachers in the school left, and the entire building went from colorful to bland. He does not seem to understand the social and academic aspects, but appears to enjoy photo opps. The school might work for some, but the new atmosphere leaves much to be desired.
Submitted by other on April 21, 2013

well you see they feed us and care for us they have tootarering and feed us breackfest
Submitted by parent on March 31, 2013

We gave it a chance now it time to cut our losses! The scores tell the story. They tried moving the rich kids in to bring up the scores, yet it backfired.
Submitted by parent on May 29, 2012

After just one year we are moving our kids from this school! It is a very bad school. Also by the way Geart School site what happen to the NCLB post about this sorry school.
Submitted by parent on May 15, 2012

As an involved parent for the past 11 years, I know HEMS a good school. With the hiring of our new principal the school has made great strides in improving in academics, athletics & in the arts. The new principal with the support of the school board and Dr. Looney has been committed to challenge the students and staff to excel. As a Westhaven resident I made the decision to join a group of West Franklin / Leipers Fork parents to raise funds to support our community school. With the community we raised $300,000 to purchase the same goods other middle school PTOs have had years to purchase for their schools. Parents I know who have children at HEMS are pleased with the programs offered and the challenge their kids are receiving in the classroom. With a smaller student body my child knows the school staff and their classmates. The test scores for the school have improved and will continue to do so which we can watch as the years progress under the leadership of the new principal and her staff. I have worked closely with Dr. Looney and other school board members and know they support the school. I know my daughter will be well prepared for high school after attending HEMS.
Submitted by parent on May 15, 2012

As a active parent and sub for the school for 6 years, we have been more than pleased. We actually chose this school over all the others in Williamson County because it was a small, country school with k-8th grade. Having your children in a school for those years is such a blessing. Don't let the words small or country scare you off. It just means we have a family atmosphere with a diversity of students. There is something for every child from arts, music, sports, technology. Our kids have had amazing teachers each year who hav make learning fun and challenging. You walk in our school and the office, teachers and staff all know your childrens name and make them feell welcomed and loved. Not many schools can offer that piece of the puzzle. Since all of Williamson County teaches from the same scope and secquence. We have all the benefits of the wonderful educaion with the small loving atmosphere. This is a hidden gem. Those that are here and active in this school always brag about how lucky we are to have our children at Hillsboro.
Submitted by parent on May 15, 2012

I have had a child at HEMS for 3 years and excited to have my daughter attend middle school at HEMS as well. The parental committment is beyond compare and the new leadership is outstanding. I too am involved in fundraising efforts for this school and honored to be apart of an amazing West Franklin/Leiper's Fork/HEMS community. I have nothing but pride and respect for the teachers, staff and parents that continue to strive for excellence in education at HEMS. If any parent wants to learn more about the school, PLEASE contact the PTO/Principle and/or other school leadership. There are plenty of folks willing to share all the great strides we are making at HEMS. Go Indians!
Submitted by parent on May 15, 2012

We moved to Franklin this past summer and my girls left a very small pricate school where they had been since they were 5. This was our first experience with public school. The PTO is without question the best Ive ever seen. The agenda of each person on it is 1 thing and 1 thing only, the improvement of the school. I am astounded at some of the negative comments. I would like to ask those people what sort of energy they put forth other than negativity. Is HEMS perfect? No, but the good news is everyone ive met whether its the parents or staff has one goal.......to make it the best it can be. You naysayers can take your negativity elsewhere, meanwhile we will continue to support this wonderful school.
Submitted by parent on May 14, 2012

Hillsboro is a small school (only 270 in the middle school). My kids have only been in the middle school. Academically, the program is good, though the test results don't show it from the past. I think this year's will be different, when released. There is a lot of creativity in the teaching and because of the small class sizes, the kids get lots of attention. The teachers are tireless in their commitment to the students. I do not personally like the principal but I do like the assistant principals. The sports program is lacking because we play schools 4 times our size and get clobbered. But the administration worked hard to get us a blended sports schedule starting next school year so that we can play some schools in the conference and some out (private schools that are more our size). Dr. Looney has challenged the administration to make this the best K-8 school in the southeast so hopefully, he will give them the resources to do that.