Im a student at hms. Its the best school ive ever been to!! the teachers are great i havent had a bad teachers in my 2 years there! its a big school but i love that because i meet so many new people everyday!
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Posted by a student on 09/12/09
I like Hillsdale Middle School because of all the help of the drama and music department. It really helps students believe of acheiving their goals. Oh and their cst scores are amazing!!!!!
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Posted by a student on 07/15/09
The honors teachers have been OUTSTANDING throughout the three years we have been there. Marvelous does not begin to describe them. Mr. Reed and Mr. Cauldwell take the kids and turn them into glorious musicians, giving their heart and soul to the students. Downside: lots of out of control kids and bully
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Posted by a parent on 05/22/09
We were concerned about our son's transition from elementary to middle school (a 500 to a 1500 student campus). Our insecurity was fed on the first day of school last August (2007) when the schedules were finally distributed after 8:30 a.m. (they were promised two weeks prior) and my son's 'zero period'
... Read more teacher didn't show up until 15 minutes after the class was to start. After that, it was smooth sailing. Academically our son had a very rough beginning at Hillsdale and thanks to his core teachers (Mrs. Scarbrough and Mrs. Herman) special attention and genuine care he ended the year with a strong B average. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/14/08
Hillsdale is a wonderful school academically. The school appeals to a wide variety of interests. The music program is wonderful, especially the band. Mr. Caldwell is an amazing leader. And honors drama gives kids who probably wouldn't have the opportunity to perform anywhere else a great introduction
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Posted by a parent on 06/10/08
Overall the school is great. As the other reviews state, the band program is one of the best in the state, if not the best. The students feel safe and are treated well. I have one issue and that is with how science is taught in the 6th grade. Science/Math and Language Arts/Social Studies are taught
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Posted by a parent on 04/09/08
Good school but a few teachers need to get out of there (math and science). Most teachers are good. Mrs. Sniffen and Mrs. Jones are the best!
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Posted by a parent on 02/04/08
This school by far is the best! My H.Schooler and now my son is/was very please with the teachers and the curriculum. Darryl watson
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Posted by a parent on 08/16/07
Hillsdale, I would say is the best in our district. I would recommend this school to anyone. Just take a look at those test scores!
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Posted by a parent on 04/27/07
This school was so-so. Don;t believe the hype. Caldwell is an excellent band teacher and my child had a few favorite teachers. This community did not appeal to me. I think this area gets a far better rating than it truly deserves.
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El Cajon schools — Hillsdale Middle School is located at 1301 Brabham St, El Cajon CA 92019. 1301 Brabham St is in the 92019 ZIP code in El Cajon, CA The school district for Hillsdale Middle School is the Cajon Valley Union School District. Hillsdale Middle School is a Public school that serves grade levels 6 - 8.
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