Timber Grove Elementary School

701 Academy Avenue

School District

Baltimore County Public Schools
Grade

PK, K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:13
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on July 29, 2024

My child is entering into her 3rd year at Timber Grove this upcoming school year and will be in the 4th grade. Prior to deciding to switch her to public school, she was attending Roland Park County School where we witnessed racism and favoritism. My child was also bulled, and assaulted and then blamed when she threatened her bully. I also learned that they were not teaching kids in pre-k site words at all which caused her to struggle in kindergarten. If it wasn't for covid I wouldn't have known she couldn't read. Since being at Timber Grove she has been able to not only catch up but score higher than most 3rd graders in the state in math and reading. She has blossomed into a pretty social kid who loves attending to school and making new friends. So far the teachers have been great and we are looking forward to our son attending for kindergarten this upcoming 24-25 school year!
Submitted by parent on June 01, 2022

I love Timbergrove. My son has been there for 6 years (this is his last) I will Miss Timbergrove!
Submitted by parent on October 17, 2020

Excellent, Timber Grove has been amazing all around and I would recommend the staff for any level. They are very caring and reach out to discuss things very promptly. I always felt like our daughter was in very good hands here. Now on to middle school!!! Thanks for the great years Timber Grove!
Submitted by parent on September 02, 2018

i love the teachers but the school has huge issue of students being bullying and administration doesn't do anything.
Submitted by teacher on February 26, 2014

It's intersting to read the comment posted below. I worked in many schools and can vouch for the fact that the administration, particularly Mrs Miller is constantly in and out of teacher's classrooms. Mrs. Miller knows the students well and makes every effot to make herself visible to staff members. As a parent myself, I understand concernes about bullying and working with teachers that are new to the staff. It is important to remember that our school is here for children and to best support them in anyway they need. The adminstration ensures that teachers are coached properly and children are taught to best meet their instructional needs. Writing false facts about people, particularly about the lack of involvement by the administartion, is incorrect and I wonder if a "teacher" at our school truely posted the remark.
Submitted by teacher on February 13, 2014

This school has a 5 out of 10 rating. That may be too high for this school. The test scores tell a deeper and darker story about the poor leadership at the school. They do not observe teachers to monitor instructional quality and as a result there is great variance in the quality of instruction. The school's principal Mrs Miller is an incompetent office dweller who frequently dismisses parental concerns. She has been ineffective at turning the school around and unable to coach ineffective teachers...
Submitted by parent on December 21, 2013

Timber grove elementary is a great school. I have 2 kids going to this school, one with special needs, and he is been going to TGE since pre-k for the language service and now receiving an IEP. All in all we couldn't be happier with this school. The teachers and the staff are great. I meet with VP mrs Johnson and and the teachers and staff that's involved with IEP for one of my kids on the regular basis and can definitely say that I feel and always have felt that they genuinely care about my kids especially about my 9 year old who is receiving the IEP. All in all, we're very happy with this school especially with the level of special/individual services services this school and the staff is delivering to us.
Submitted by other on October 27, 2013

Timber Grove is an amazing place. The administration works together to ensure that all students get the best education while growing. I find it to be a wekcoming environment as well.
Submitted by parent on June 08, 2013

Great school and awesome PTA!!!!! I'm very pleased with this school. My children are learning and the staff is dedicated to their success.
Submitted by parent on June 07, 2013

This year has been a great experience for both of my kids. They have really enjoyed their teachers and have been challenged academically. Mrs Miller has done a great job with the school as well and Mrs Johnson is wonderful! The PTA has planned some wonderful events and has a strong presence at the school....all are ALWAYS welcome! I have nothing but great things to say about Timber Grove.
Submitted by parent on May 30, 2013

Timber Grove Elementary is a wonderful school and I couldn't be happier. Mrs. Miller is a very receptive Principal and is willing to listen and respond. All you need to do is e-mail, call, or make an appointment and she will make herself available to you. Mrs. Johnson, our VP is also wonderful. The communication with teachers has improved tremendously this year and for 4th and 5th grade has been fantastic! Our PTA is fantastic. I am reading some of the comments listed below, and PTA is always looking for people to participate and be involved with committees. I am not in a "clique" and have never been in one at our school and remained very involved with PTA and have never felt that my ideas weren't welcome even though I didn't always agree with something. Come to PTA meetings, get involved. We need you and want you! I wouldn't transfer out of this school even if the opportunity was given to me. Keep up the great work TGE administration, staff, parents! Let's all ROAR for Timber Grove!
Submitted by parent on May 17, 2013

Very poorly run school. My kids went there in the 1990s and it was great. Now I have three grandchildren there and they all have had major problems from one being bullied in first grade to one walking out of the school and nobody noticing. It needs a major shakeup in the teachers and administration.
Submitted by parent on April 02, 2013

I'm sorry to report that the clique mentality hasn't changed in the year since the January 2012 parent review. It's most noticeable in the PTA, where new members are not welcome, and ideas that don't originate from the "in crowd" are only reluctantly considered. It's costing them lots of volunteer help.