I have 2 Daughters that go to this school. Their teachers have been great and they have learned a…read morelot! All the staff I have met have been friendly and helpful. Mrs Morris, Mrs Pruitt and Mrs Thompson are great.

HORRIBLE BATHROOMS everything about them are bad. but classrooms are clean teachers are okay but…read moreoverall great school

Have had 4 of my kids pass graduate from Ponderosa in the last decade. We have loved our…read moreexperience with the school, finding a great educational environment and a local community. All have played sports at Pondo and been involved in clubs and other groups which both strengthened their bond to their classmates and to the school. We found teachers and coaches to genuinely care about our kids and their friends. Most of the students live in less densely populated neighborhoods and correspondingly you'll see more pickups than BMWs in the parking lot each morning. We enjoyed the lower level of pretense that exists here versus the other choices down the hill and believe our kids benefitted from it.

I wanted to like this school. But unfortunately far too many points keep going against it. One my…read morechild came home and informed me the other children were using racial slurs toward a POC a child. The front desk lady is incredibly rude and unhelpful. I've had to ask for school records several times. They sent home my son's year book with him to dad's house, even though I asked for the front desk to hold it since I purchased. I always feel out of place and discriminated against whenever I step foot into this school. There is no sense of community. Would not enroll my child again.

Exceptional, child-centered, high expectation administration and teachers. A highly collaborative…read moreschool with parents. Your child will love it at MVA - and, so will the parents.

My child was being bullied and picked on. They said they were doing something. But, this went on…read morefor 2 years. I finally was able to transfer my child out. Staff was real snotty and stand offish. Would not recommend this school. It seamed even the teacher was singling out my child as well.Would have gave them a minus but had to use one star to post

It's horrible - They don't care about their students (They…read moredon't prevent bullying, or anything similar to that.) The only thing they care about is your hoodie and hats. Even when reporting bullying to staff straight up doesn't work. - I developed GAD and Severe Depression and almost commit suicide/left the school multiple times because of the school not caring. - Bad rules, such as their cell phone policy, what am I gonna turn off my phone during a school shooting and go to the office? Including their "No Drop Off Zones" which causes more traffic and making children later than ever before. - School food is not good at all, once I ordered a sandwich, and it was moldy! What kind of school has moldy sandwiches?

12/13/2025: Nutcracker's Principle and Co-Principle Performers were stunning, i.e.,…read moreJuilliard-worthy performances! Meanwhile, as I was enjoying the Nutcracker's Juilliard, stellar performances, the OZ disasterous meal was outrageously traumatizing my gut with Montezuma's Revenge which severely dampened my enjoyment! Aside, the photos I took are proof of Juilliard worthy performances! Bravo and Kudos!!!!!

Institutionalized arrogance. The only reason this school…read morelooks good on paper is because local parents are well resourced. Parents hire private tutors, college admissions counselors, coaches, trainers, and a myriad of specialized test prep support to maximize student outcomes. Students are competent and intelligent but it has nothing to do with campus or district administration.

The teachers are wonderful at Gold Trail Middle School, but the office staff are terrifying. All…read morethe parents avoid the office or calling at all cost.

My daughter loved it. Nice little country school.read more