went to this school for 5th and 6th grade. if you talked too loud they'd make everyone throw their…read morefood away and put their heads down and turn the lights off. yard aids yelled too much. food was inedible. actual teachers were fine.

Love this school. I went here from 1st-3rd grade and my mom is a teacher there currently. She loves…read moreteaching kindergarten at Owens Primary. It's a great, hands-on school, with great teachers and nice classrooms. Teachers really make a great bond with each classmate and try to help them learn as best as possible. I would totally recommend Bessie E. Owens Primary School to anyone!

This school is amazing. The staff is very professional and my child actually wants to go to school…read more Love how involved the principal & teachers are with the school. Everyone is very helpful and respectful. Safe and welcoming atmosphere is seen at this school. Keep up the good work!

This school is tk to 5th grade. I have had 3 children attend this school, kindergarten all the way…read moreto 5th grade. I can not put into words how amazed I am with this school and their staff. The principal is very involved with the students, and is very quick to nip "bullying", in the butt when brought to his attention. Granite pointe is also a school that is involved with the PBIS program, which is created to show children how to respect themselves and others. Awesome school!!

I have finally found a school that can make my son want to go to school. He has been home schooled…read more and in other elementary schools. He was kicked out of both elementary schools. They never took the time to get to know him or help him. Valley Verde has great teacher's who care about a child and go way above. I can't give the School 5 stars and I'm sad about that. The two ladies who help the students out of the car in the morning are bullies to multiple parents. Normally they came to drop off latter than when the gate opens and this makes the child have to cross the divide alone. They Always come out talking on a cell phone. And when a parent stops long enough to watch Their child go through the gates to make sure they got into school Safe the ladies start banging on the windows and yelling at the parents. Do they not realize how many students go missing every year on their way to school? That until they walk through the school gates anything can happen. So I guess the 100% no bulling only means for the students. What about all the other students who watch these two yelling at other parents what does that show them? Better traing for them is needed.

I had high hopes for this school and it ended up being such a disappointment. Just to drop off your…read morechildren is insane and someone hit my car and took off. The school has more kids than it can handle. These poor teachers have to deal with way too many kids to actually notice if any of them are understanding the curriculum.

Came to high school here in 2015-2019 miss it still good school hopefully they got new security by…read morenow they where pretty rude back then

Ridgeview is an okay school, the lunch ladies are always super rude to students and are always in a…read morebad mood.

I went to school here in 2009/2010 I was probably the only white kid there at the time.. The kids…read morebullied me, my teachers selectively disciplined the students, the faculty and Principals were aware but did not enforce proper safety and discipline. My parents took me out of this school immediately. We moved to a better side of town, my experience at my new school was far better. I leave this comment for those who don't know that this elementary school is primarily kids from low income households, foster care, and low-class areas. If you are not one of these ..would definitely recommend better schools on better sides of town.

This is a great school for your children, I used to be there for 4 years. It is clean, and they…read morehave great staff. If your kid gets picked on and such, there is staff to stop the kids from doing such. They have people named C-Pals where they monitor the playground so kids don't break the rules. Great Place and have great Teachers. Ms. Kaz is a great 1st grade teacher. Totally recommend, might bring my kids here if I ever have any.

My daughter has been in this school district for 4 years now. She attends Old River Elementary, and…read morein these years, I have had no complaints. This is the first time having to come to the actual district office. It looks like their buildings are on two streets. There are plenty of parking and even solar panels in the parking lot! Even if you walk into the main office, the receptionist will tell you where to go, like she did me, because there are different buildings for different services. It can be kind of confusing. Staff was kind, though, and the building I did have to go into for the info on fingerprinting I had to get buzzed into. This whole process was very easy, which I appreciated. My little girl will remain in the Panama-Buena Vista School District for Jr High as well, so I'm hoping my experience will remain as pleasant as it has been for elementary!

Awful is an understatement!…read more I have requested a copy of my students IEP for over a month. I am very well aware this is part of the parents rights to obtain a copy of it for their records. My child is in 7th grade this isn't her first IEP and won't be her last. I have emailed the woman who conducted the meeting Monica H., as well as her teacher who is supposed to be giving her a whole period of extra help AND the principal of Stonecreek. Finally went in person, asked the front desk lady. She wrote my name down I STILL LEFT WITH NO IEP. No IEP still. Maybe not conduct the IEP meetings via zoom? That way the parent can get a copy after the meeting is over? No responses on email from multiple people including the principal who are all employed at Stonecreek nor the woman who represented PBVUSD that led the IEP meeting back in early September. The lack of communication and care is shameful. They have pushed her through grade after grade knowing she has autism and a learning disability. Her teachers have no problem failing her knowing she has this disability. Grades are supposed to be weighted. She turns in all of her work and has 4 Fs in multiple subjects. Clearly she's in classes that are too hard for her. Wouldn't that be a sign to provide this child with more services? Not at Stonecreek or PBVUSD. They are content pushing her through each subject and grade with MINIMAL help.

Best school district in Kern County to work for!!! I have been a teacher in grades K -4, and in…read moreprograms for bilingual ed, Dual immersion and English only Programs; I have also been a program specialist both at a school site and district office. There are a lot of opportunities for different types of school sites, positions and professional opportunities. specialist

I've been to the office quite a few times and I've been impressed by their work. Upon entering,…read moreask the receptionist what you are there for. She'll help you find your way and you'll be there in no time. The HR department has various people ready to help you. I have yet to spend more than fifteen minutes in the office and am greeted almost immediately. If only every public institution could be as efficient as the BCSD HR office. Well done staff!

Both my girls are enrolled here. I went to Norris Elementary and Middle Schools as a youth. The…read moreteachers and staff are amazing. My girls love going to school and are both straight A students. So grateful to be in this district for our children and to be a part of the Norris District community. Definitely recommend this district if you have children in the public school system.