Timber Trace Elementary School

5200 117th Court North

School District

Palm Beach
Grade

PK, K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:15
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on October 14, 2024

i count my blessings that my child was able to go to Timber Trace. He had several teachers who had Masters degree, one teacher who had PhD. During the pandemic, his Teacher Ms. Martini, was the only reason we were able to make trough the chaos during the pandemic. Classrooms get additional teachers to help students . The school psychologist, speech therapist and the whole ESE team are amazing. They worked very well with my child and us to make sure the student was supported. In the 6 years we spent with them, there was only one teacher who had short temper and was in general not nurturing. She left the next year. I think the principal is amazing, she is at every single event, running around doing lots of hard work. I thank the administration , the teachers, everyone who works in the school for giving us amazing experience. I truly recommend this school.
Submitted by parent on May 02, 2024

Staff and leadership at this school lack basic social skills. Many are condescending to students and many are known to yell at kids until they cry. Silent lunches are common. There is a huge focus on test scores and compliant behavior rather than meeting kids where they are. On the surface some may see pleasant but treat kids totally different when parents aren't around.
Submitted by parent on April 23, 2023

I wish I could have given them -5 (minus five). The teacher shouts at kids. Being a maths teacher, she herself doesn’t know what she is teaching.Zero communication with parents.No parent and teach meetings.God knows how this school is rated 10.
Submitted by parent on March 04, 2020

For being a 10-rated STEM school, I am extremely disappointed in this schools approach in both their communication with parents and how they care for and handle their students. Your child's test score is more important to them than the well-being of your child.
Submitted by parent on October 17, 2019

Not very good to be honest really
Submitted by parent on March 24, 2018

We are so grateful for Timber Trace. The teachers and staff truly care about each students' success and well-being.
Submitted by other on January 08, 2017

A teacher is not cooperative and she is too strict and has way to high expectations for 4th graders.She gives them a very hard time
Submitted by parent on March 27, 2015

This is a great school. My daughter, a second grader, has had outstanding teachers who are caring and make learning fun. She loves to go to school everyday!
Submitted by parent on January 19, 2015

For the most part Timber Trace is a great school. I'm a VERY involved parent, I am in the classroom for both my kids at least once a week and also volunteer within the school library. No school is ever going to be "perfect", you will always find something you don't like, a teacher who's personality you (or your kid) clashes with but that is true for anything in life. If I break down the important points of what I believe make up a school Timber Trace gets a passing grade in my book. Safety of students, facility, extra circular activities, community involvement, and resources. We started here in 2013 (in Kindergarten) and now have a student in 2nd grade. So far we haven't had any serious problems with staff or other students. The students seem to come from all walks of life and varying backgrounds which is nice. If I could request a change to administration it would be to incorporate more recess (free play time outside) for the students. This is not a problem with just Timber Trace but all schools these days, the students need more time to exercise and run around. A 15 minute recess once a day just isn't enough.
Submitted by parent on September 29, 2014

My son transferred from a top school to Timber Trace. Timber Trace has been an awful experience for him. Totally agree with poster that if you do not conform to their "box" you get ousted. They do not care about your child's individual needs. Planning to transfer as soon as possible.
Submitted by parent on August 17, 2014

My son has ADD and has been going to TTES for 2 and a half years now and our experience there hasn't been at all good. First he got a teacher that wouldn't help him at all with the transition from one school to another, her words exactly were "I won't baby him, he has to learn to get used to it". Then next year he got a teacher that were constantly yelling to the kids and use bad words around them, I actually heard her at the Thanksgiving dinner, and on one occasion, she grabbed my son's face and pushed it away. Went many times to the asst. Principal and principal too but they didn't do anything until last month of school when they put my son with another class.Then last year he got one teacher that treated him so bad he had to go to therapy and got diagnosed with depression. Again went many times to the principal and she did absolutely nothing and blamed everything on my son. His homeroom teacher was great though. One day he got yelled at by the asst principal in the cafeteria in front of everybody because he was pushed and bumped into another kid, next day she had to apologize to my son because it was an accident. Overall this school sucks and surely doesn't deserve an A.
Submitted by parent on June 13, 2014

First off I wish I could have not even rated this school with 1 star. We parents of 3 gifted kids who attended Timber Trace. The school lacks leadership and teachers who are properly educated to teach truly gifted students. If you don't fit into their "box" of thinking you are ousted. The kids whom I've interacted with are pompous and narcissistic, just like their parents. This school is loaded with bullies We have since pulled our kids out of Timber Trace and moved to Wellington. I've never seen our kids more happy and looking forward to going to school at Binks Forest. If you are parent please look at Timber Traces FCAT 2014 results, you will clearly see that 70% is not a "A" rating.
Submitted by parent on April 29, 2014

I was new to the Palm Beach area (coming from Denver) and needed a very good school for my 1st grader. After much research and comparisons of other school my husband and I choose Timber Trace. We received a lot of guidance from everyone in the school months before actually making the move. At TTE a parent can get involve as much as they want to be in the school. All parents are encouraged to participate in their child's education. The school is very proud of their many accomplishments and constantly strive to do better with the students.
Submitted by parent on August 29, 2013

Top notch learning center! Kids have fun, learn, and they love the teachers. Great neighborhood feeling. Lots if clubs and activities. Reading and math scores very high, Parents volunteer in classrooms.i SAC is very imp, but somewhat dominated by principal. That would be only area of improvement.
Submitted by parent on August 27, 2013

Timber Trace is a fantastic learning environment! I did not want to send my daughter to public school, but I am glad I did. They have excellent parent participation and involvement. Parents are everywhere and helping. My daughter gained six reading levels in first grade. They have two wonderful parking officers and school police and the school is very well- kept. I am at the school during working hours, so this is my third year seeing how it runs. I never heard a parent not happy. The speech and language and gifted program are also superb! My daughter talks about speech like it is a priveledge to attend. Due to so many local neighborhoods- tons if kids and parents walk or rude their kids to bike by school. Garden Lakes and Shady Lakes have a nature path to school! Best times with all the kids.
Submitted by other on August 27, 2013

my grandson attends this school. He is now in the fourth grade. Every year he learns more and more. The teachers really give him a great incentive to learn. I'm so happy that he attends this wonderful school and know the staff encourages him to do his very best! Sincerely, Sheila and David Smith (Grandparents)
Submitted by parent on February 06, 2012

My daughter started Kindergarten at Timber Trace and she has excelled wonderfully. Her teacher is excellent and school personnel have always been very pleasant. The math and science nights that they do in the fall and winter are nice and well organized, but more space is needed for the amount of parents and students that attend. Otherwise, great job, teachers and staff at TT! We are very pleased.
Submitted by other on February 05, 2012

i went to Timber Trace for second grade and third. It is the best school to go to. It has excellent teachers and great educational events k- 5. If i was a parent, and i had two choices for schools, i would defiantly pick Timber Trace!
Submitted by parent on September 24, 2011

My daughter started kindergarten this year and I don't have anything bad to say about the school. My daughters teacher is great and my daughter loves going to school at Timber Trace.