Hollow Hills Elementary School

828 Gibson Avenue

School District

Simi Valley Unified
Grade

K-6
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:24
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on October 30, 2024

New principal can not get the job done. We see her standing outside while a child runs around. She is not kind to parents, students, or staff. Previous principal was great but moved up to nearby Middle School.
Submitted by parent on November 27, 2023

The principle is awful My child comes home, crying every day, saying how much she doesn’t like the principal yelling at her other than that the teachers are nice along with the yard duties but then again, the principal is really bad, and I will be pulling my child out of the school and in regards to her education, she comes home, saying that she didn’t really learn anything
Submitted by parent on October 13, 2023

Excelente escuela. Preparan muy bien a los alumnos.
Submitted by parent on February 16, 2023

Hollow Hills Elementary School is best school in simi
Submitted by parent on February 16, 2023

Best school .Also school staff very helpful ,
Submitted by parent on February 21, 2022

Extremely happy with the school.. My 1st grade is having a great time here and gets a lot of support from the teachers. Principal is great. communication is great. My younger one will be going to kindergarten to the same school next year. Hands down best school in Simi.
Submitted by other on March 09, 2016

I love EVERYTHING about this school! I feel comfort in knowing that my child's safety is a huge concern here. All of the teachers my child has had thus far are sweet, caring and fair. Their #1 concern is my child's education and being able to excel and succeed in the real world. Not only are they big on education they are huge on parent involvement and having fun. If you are looking for the BEST Elementary School in Simi Valley this is the one. I did a lot of research prior to placing my child in the right school and it def paid off because they are the perfect fit. Thank you Hollow Hills for all you do for our children!
Submitted by parent on August 12, 2015

I have a daughter who is going into 3rd grade and a son entering kindergarten and so far we have been very happy with Hollow Hills. The school keeps changing for the better. Our Principal is involved in what seems all events and the PTA is amazing. All my daughters teachers have been amazing and caring too. I have nothing bad to say.
Submitted by parent on May 24, 2015

Best school in town . Great teachers and principal . We have had the best experience here for 4 years
Submitted by parent on January 19, 2015

There are positives about the school. Behavior issues are seemingly handled quickly. I just wish it was a more nurturing environment. Not a lot of warmth here.
Submitted by parent on August 06, 2014

Can only judge the school on its kindergarten program but we are off to a good start. We are hopeful for great things and look forward to watching the new principal raise the bar for all stakeholders.
Submitted by parent on April 13, 2014

We are very disappointed all around. Our daughter s teacher was very happy that she was able to lower her standards to Common Core. I expected this school to go above the minimum. The new principal created an environment I do not want my child growing up in. We left for a nurturing, high quality education, and learning friendly environment.
Submitted by parent on January 12, 2014

Hollow Hills is by far the best school in Simi Valley. My son is only in the 2nd grade and is thriving. Having friends with kids in other schools in Simi I compare the assignments and requirements throughout the school year, other schools don't even come close. Since kindergarten they are taught to be comfortable with public speaking by having an assigned share day with an assigned topic (have to memorize and recite it to the entire class) In first they had to do an oral book report along with a preparing a visual art project that explains the story. The teachers are amazing and always go above and beyond for the students. PTA does wonderful things to help our kids have the materials needed to achieve excellence. I am thankful everyday to have my son attend this school, I know he is going to be a great student now and going forward. Thank you Hollow Hills
Submitted by parent on January 12, 2014

Great school. Have not had any problems with teachers and or staff. They teach our kids how to succeed in school and life. As parents isn't that what want? Who cares if you can't ware shorts all year long? Before accepting your enrollment to the school they go over the expectations, if you don't feel like it's for you then don't accept, I am thankful everyday to be apart of Hollow Hills and the education my child is getting.
Submitted by parent on November 20, 2013

Hollow Hills is an excellent school. The PTA is very strong here and fundraise to provide many extras for the students, such as art, music, and new equipment and technology for the classrooms. The parents are very involved working both in the classrooms and behind the scenes. The teachers are the best that Simi Valley has to offer. All the teachers that my two kids have had have prepared them well. My older one attended Hollow Hills from K thru 6th, and she excelled here. Her STAR test scores were superb and her grades could not have possibly been higher. She was well prepared and middle and high school, where she was in all honors classes and continued to thrive due to the solid foundation she received at Hollow Hills. My second child also excelled here and I know she will also have a great advantage when she enters middle school. We have never had any problems. The teachers and students are fantastic. My kids made great friends and had a top notch education. This is definitely the best school in Simi Valley, and I wouldn't want my kids anywhere else.
Submitted by parent on October 16, 2013

As one of two fundamental schools in Simi Valley, Hollow Hills has extremely active parents and dedicated teachers to work together to educate students. My direct experience has been that the staff is firm, but reasonable about discipline and behavior issues are handled quickly. Teachers are creative and really try to engage students in their lessons. It's a very hands on and nurturing community and there are high expectations in place.
Submitted by parent on October 04, 2013

While the Kindergarten Teachers are great, the facilities are poorly lacking. Only half of the Kindergarten has access to an in class restroom. The rest have to negotiate heavy doors, cross playgrounds and long hallways, interrupt the classroom with restrooms while enduring 25+ sets of eyeballs staring at the everytime they need to use the restroom & even wait when they get there. Even worse is the administration's apathy saying that this has been going on for years. The kids loose 9 days worth of instruction a year - 15-20 mins/day negotiating who gets to leave for the restroom, they hold it or wet themselves because they do not want to deal with the situation. Academics and community are good, PTA's priorities are out of touch, they put ceramics, sports equipment and assemblies are before basic things like restrooms for Kindergarten because it doesn't affect the whole student body. It is like dealing with a high school clique. Kindergarten is the intake for the school's population! Meanwhile the half Kindergartners hold it and wet themselves while the other half have 2 restrooms a piece. It is a good school if you don't need to pee. My child deserves better.
Submitted by parent on October 04, 2013

I love this school. The teachers work with our students to help them achieve their potential. Because of our teachers actively helping our students to learn, my son almost earned 100% on his STAR test for science. I'm glad our school has a strong PTA, and understands the importance of providing our students with school assemblies on bullying, and other important & fun learning subjects. If it wasn't for our school PTA, our students wouldn't have Art, Music, new PE equipment, and so much more.
Submitted by parent on August 08, 2013

A Hollow Hills is a highly academic school with wonderful parent involvement. Admission is by lottery only.
Submitted by parent on May 16, 2011

When I rate a school, I look at 3 things. Parent involvement, teacher performance, and how the students grade in their studies. Students are continuing to perform at their highest levels. Although I remember not long ago, we rated at a "10", now we are a rated at "9". I just want to remind everyone the reason we all work so hard at Hollow hills. That reason is "Our Children". I wish that teachers and members of the PTA could remember this and try to leave their personal issues outside the school.