Lime Street Elementary School

16852 Lime Street

School District

Hesperia Unified
Grade

K-6
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:21
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on December 19, 2019

We are no longer at this school. My daughter attended k-2. At first I thought it was ok. It progressively got worse. The teachers are dealing with issues that shouldn't even be happening on campus. The demographic is a problem unfortunately. Because the staff is dealing with kids being bullies and disrespectful, the education suffers. We were told my daughter was at grade level before we moved into a better district. Not the case at all. By other school standards she was almost a full grade level behind! This school failed my daughter with learning and safety(verbally and physically). The teachers try their best but it is an uphill battle bc of the circumstances.
Submitted by parent on February 19, 2015

This is an awful school. My daughter has a boy in her class that bullies and harasses her and her sister and the school refuses to do anything about it. This boy has caused her physical harm once, calls her and her sister names daily, and flips them off and makes inappropriate gestures at them every day, and yet after this has been brought to the teacher's attention, the principle's attention, and the after school teacher's attention, they have done nothing to protect my daughters. They made him apologize once, and that's it! One of my daughter's complained just the other day to the after school teacher about him harassing her and she just told my daughter that since she is older than him that she just should't listen to him. I have requested to have my daughter switched to a different class and they refuse to because their classes are filled to the max! If something happens to one of my daughters, this school will have a huge lawsuit against them! Along with that, a lot of classes don't have funding for field trips, and there are way too many students per teacher. Do yourself the favor and don't enroll your child here..
Submitted by parent on August 30, 2012

My highschool student attended Lime Street during his elementary school career and I found the school excelled in all catergories including teachers, students, staff, parents and PTA. My son and I both formed many great relationships with teachers, staff, and friends that my son still is still involved with.He is a great student that continues to excel and it is do in part to the education that he received at Lime.I now have a first grader that is now attending Lime and I do think the dynamic has changed greatly.I feel that many things have changed including, budgets, standards, parent involvement, and district involvement. I think there is one important thing that many parents who are complaining need to take into account. What is their involvement, before you complain do your part. I think that the number one complaint that I would have would be the lack of parent involvement both at home and school.Take a good hard look in the mirror parents and do your job before you complain about others not doing there jobs. Hold both your children and yourselves accountable.It is not the teachers job or the governments job to raise your children when you are to lazy to do it yourselves.
Submitted by teacher on June 17, 2012

I wish everyone had the opportunity to see Lime Street from my perspective. Where I sit, I see teachers who are under enormous pressure to implement practices that will enhance student achievement. I see teachers who go above and beyond these implementations to find ways to make student learning fun and memorable. I see students who are worth every last minute spent planning and designing amazing lessons because THEY DESERVE IT! Also, I see parents who are willing to volunteer their time in the classroom, or from home, to help make sure this type of learning is able to continue. Are there problems with Lime Street? Yes. However, it would be nice to get beyond the finger pointing over who is to blame. A child's education stems from many different roots including the parents, teachers, other faculty, administration, and the child. Everyone needs to consider the following: Am I doing my part to guarantee my child and students are successful? If you have questions or concerns, express them! You are the only person able to advocate your ideas and opinions. If you are unhappy you have 2 choices: remain unhappy, or change your circumstances. I'm ready to do my part, are you?
Submitted by parent on October 14, 2011

Lime Street Elementary is by far the worst school my children have had the misfortune to attend! We moved here two years ago, and have had nothing but problems there. Aside from it being one of the lowest scoring schools in the district, my children have had numerous problems with bullying, the restrooms are so filthy my daughter refuses to go to the bathroom there, teachers who are not following state guidelines, and parents who do not care enough to form a decent PTA, donate for their children, or volunteer in the classrooms. I'm left with no choice but to find another school for my kids, and regret the time they have wasted at Lime Street. This is a sorry excuse for a school and the staff does not seem to care one bit. I feel sorry for the children who attend this school because they are in a poor learning environment, and will be far below grade level when they reach middle school. The district needs to take control of this school and clean it up, or close it down!!
Submitted by parent on October 09, 2011

My daughter has been attending Lime Street since Kindergarten and now is in 5th grade. She has had a wonderful experience at this school. Yes, they have had many changes in administration, teachers, and kids, but overall everyone is there for one reason...our kids. I have heard in the rumor mill say that all the "good teachers" and "smart kids" went to Krystal when it opened. Yes, most of the smartest kids did go to Krystal, but not all the good teachers left. Good ones stayed too. Sometimes it has nothing to do with the teachers. It's the kids. In ways I think the good teachers stayed because here at Lime is the challenge...not Krystal.
Submitted by parent on March 18, 2011

This is the second school year that my two children have attended Lime Street Elementary School. I am an active parent and volunteer often. I can only say wonderful things about the school. Is this school perfect, no. You will not find any "perfect" school. However, issues are handled in a very timely manner and the staff is all visibly there to work for the children, not for the money. The office staff is (always) courteous and the administration is available to meet student and parent needs. My children are learning at the acceptable rate they deserve which makes me very pleased to have them at Lime Street.
Submitted by parent on March 15, 2011

The bullying going on in this school is extremely severe. Nothing is done to consequence the bullies. The teacher to student ratio is unbelivable. The EXCEL Program they have (which claims to improve childrens reading) is a complete failure. They mix the classrooms and leave teachers with up to 42 students who are expected to learn how to read on their own, while the only teacher in the class reads with 5 students at a time.. This school is a complete failure and I am takign every action possible to get my child in a better school. If you want your child to get a good education, this is NOT the school to send them to.
Submitted by other on September 29, 2010

I am currently attending a middle school (in a different city; unfortunately I moved from Hesperia) and I am now in the 8th grade. I attended Lime Street in my 4th and 5th grade years (2006-2008) and I can honestly say, they were the best years of my school life (so far). I played the violin, I was in GATE, and I participated in Clue-Me-In, both in 4th and 5th grade. Extracurricular activities are no problem at this school. Academically, I did exceptionally well. The teachers are so sweet (Mrs. Cummings & Ms. Padilla, if they're still there !:D) and they were always helpful. I am proud to say that I came from this school. :)
Submitted by parent on May 07, 2010

The children are out of control in class and the teachers are unable to handle them, making children who are willing to learn feel like school is no fun! The teacher/student ratios are out of control, over 30 children per class is no place to learn.
Submitted by student on February 03, 2010

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