Our experience at Warm Springs Middle School has been deeply concerning, especially when it comes…read moreto student safety. Bullying is a serious issue here and doesn't seem to be taken as seriously as it should be. My child has witnessed--and unfortunately been affected by--multiple incidents of physical fights on campus, some of which were barely addressed by staff. It's alarming how common these altercations are, and how little follow-up there seems to be. We expected a safe and supportive environment for learning, but instead found ourselves constantly worried about our child's well-being. When we brought up concerns to administration, the response felt dismissive and reactive rather than proactive. This school desperately needs stronger leadership when it comes to campus safety, clear policies around bullying, and more supervision during breaks and passing periods. Students should feel protected and valued, not scared to go to school. If I could give 0 stars I absolutely would.

Broke as shit but decent staff and terrible kids but somewhat okay education. My child claimed Mrs…read more Aarsvald and Mrs. Pewlatie were terrible teachers.

Horrible school. I would give negative stars if I was allowed to. Let me explain why:…read more First of all, somebody I know has been bullied here and has been called fat, ugly etc. Also, these harmful words resulted into making her harm herself and attempt suicide. Second, most of the kids here are not real friends to others and gossip about other students to each other. I highly DON'T recommend this school because of the harmful words and actions of other students.

Absolutely an amazing school! The 1 star reviews you read are just parents who either are…read morespeculating or gas lighting the school for their own lack of ambition to raise better kids. Our daughter has been going there for almost two years now. She is apart of the cheer team for the panthers. This school has integrated canvas and is setting everyone's child up for a successful transition from middle school to high school and college. Yes sometimes it may be difficult to call in at 8am when the school opens up. Try calling at 3pm. Never had a problem. The staff is amazing and the road guards do a fantastic job of protecting our children crossing a busy connecting road from los almos to cal oaks. Over all FIVE STARS

Great education, favorable district/faculty, location, programs and student life. I recommend MVHS.read more

Excellent teachers, staff, and administration. Students are spirited and respectful. My son…read moregraduated with an IB Diploma which covered his first year of college at ASU. He had amazing educators that prepared him for college. He was a varsity athlete for 3 sports. He had all the support needed to help him mentally to be a high achiever. My daughter is currently a junior and is on the dance team. She has amazing friends and teachers. Parents are supportive of teachers and their students.

Well it's been 4 years and my kid graduated from here. I do recommend the school if you're into…read moresports or like a school that's very spirited. It's a very large school also. My daughter had a good experience. A lot of the schools in this area are good so either way you won't be disappointed.

Though our high school football team lost the game tonight, the experience was a positive one as a…read moreresult of all the school employees and volunteers who greeted us with open arms. The students were awesome, friendly and welcoming before, during and after the game. The stadium itself was very nice, clean and modern. The artificial turf was great, the snack bar was AWESOME!!, the restrooms were clean and the seats were comfortable with great views of the field no matter where you were seated. It would have been nice to have left with a win however, our group still had a great time.

Dorothy McElhinney Middle School offers a strong educational environment overall, and our…read moreexperience has been mostly positive. The campus is clean, organized, and feels safe, and many of the teachers are truly dedicated to supporting students. My child has had some great classroom experiences and has grown academically thanks to several caring, engaged educators. However, not all interactions have been consistent. While most teachers have been wonderful, there have been a couple who were less supportive or less communicative, which created some challenges. It didn't define the entire experience, but it's worth noting since it affected our child's year at times. Communication from administration is generally clear and responsive, and the school offers a solid range of electives and extracurriculars. The culture is positive, and students seem encouraged to push themselves and get involved.

In our experience, support for Special Education students has been inadequate. The California…read moreDepartment of Education issued findings of noncompliance in December 2025. A federal complaint is currently pending as of April 2026.

The school this school is mostly just for drama or fights and there was this sub I had and my…read morefriend got in trouble for no reason and the school lunch food it's just okay they need better lunch food.

Wow, just wow. Some of these reviews are pretty terrible in my opinion…read more One parent complaining about their child being suspended for a misinterpreted comment. Guess what - good lesson for the kid. It's doesn't really matter what your intention was, only how the comment was received. If you have to explain yourself, you probably should have thought a little more in depth before opening your mouth. As far as the front office staff is concerned, I've had to pull my 8th grader out every other month for orthodontist appointments since 6th grade and I've never had a problem. Sounds like the logistics and some of the personal problems of some of these parents might be causing issues for the school so a little push back is taken as rudeness. I'm reality, they're doing their best to make sure the kids are safe and secure. This is my son's final year at Bella Vista (6th grade was full COVID, distance learning) and he's excelled academically. He went in with straight A's from elementary school, started in advanced classes, and has maintained his excellent grades. The teachers are reasonable and firm with expectations based in realism - face it, they're working with freakin' pre-teens and young teens - terrible job in my opinion but glad they are there doing their best for my son everyday. My daughter will gladly go to Bella Vista after another year of elementary school because big brother has had such a positive experience.

We have loved our experience at this school. My son had a hard time starting middle school so we…read moremade the switch and it's been such a better fit for him. Mr. Curtiss has been an awesome teacher. We are excited to come back next year and have him again. The principal and staff create such a warm and welcoming environment. It's been a safe space for sure for my son which I am so grateful for. It's been exactly what I was hoping for.

The Montessori home school hybrid program at this Charter has been game changing for our family. I…read moreplaced my middle child in their Kindergarten class and am so pleased with the instruction style and support they give parents that I am happy to transfer all three of my kids here next year. The lesson plans are clear and easy to follow. There is a lot of flexibility on when and how you do the homeschool work. The teachers are ready to walk you through anything. I convinced a homeschooling teacher friend to send her child too.

Non inclusive environment. Refuses to teach children with…read moreADHD. Principal and teachers refuses to write physician recommended evaluations for children with learning difficulties. Unqualified staff.

Calvary Murrieta Christian School falsely claimed to be accredited by ACSI and WASC for 2020 school…read moreyear, for all grades and they were not. They chose not to be by calling and canceling their mid-review. None of the children have accreditations. If anyone would like more information please let me know. Furthermore, Sherry Marino was instructed by Mical Bell Andrews to not allow my son, that has known health issues, to go to the health room or call home when he was ill. This was brought to my attention by employees and I have declarations from several faculty. My son suffers from chronic stomach issues and was witnessed sitting through his lunch AND recess with his head on the table in pain after being refused to go to the health room. This school is horrible and nobody seems to want to talk about. I will not be quiet about the continued abuse these poor children are experiencing. When I addressed these issues I was met by a noncaring board member named Jennifer Bursch that could care less about the abuse my son had been through. Her emails were cruel and denying without any concern whatsoever for the truth or facts. I am beside myself at the non Christlike actions of this school and their board of directors. This school has done nothing but deteriorate since Mical Bell was allowed to reside as principal.