As a parent and volunteer at Rock Springs I must say overall this school is great. There are a few teachers my children have hadthat I disliked and seems like they don't want to be there, but the majority of the teachers here care for the children and do their best to help the children advance. I would
... Read more like to see more coming together between this school and the community. The beginning of this year has lacked excitment for the students and parents compared to previous years. I have 3 children at this school and would love to see the FUN return. The principle is wonderful and have yet to have a situation not handled when it arises. The staff in the office is not to be desired and can be a little rude, but to rate a school on a few that dislike their jobs is not fair.RS is awesome! Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/18/08
This is a very good school for kids with positive actions and who need to know their positive actions.It also helps kids bring them toghether to make freinds.Even with their on track program.
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Posted by a parent on 03/27/08
I think the leadership at Rock Springs is the best ever and Mrs. Mary Burnett is the best teacher we have ever come across in our travels. I think this school deserves the highest rating possible. It is by far the best elementary school in Escondido. Everyone at Rock Springs takes great pride in academics
... Read more and leadership. This includes the cafeteria, janitors and library personnel. Way to Go Roadrunners. I'm so glad my child will have 4 more years at your fine school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/24/07
I am extremely disappointed in our experience at this school. The teachers are poorly trained to work with the class. Our kids education is at risk staying in this school. The principal is non responsive.
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Posted by a parent on 04/17/07
I believe rock springs is the most poorly run school i have had the displeasure of being associated with. This is my child's 2nd year at this school. There is no academic challange for my child less than 2 months into the year he is extremely bored.It takes him less than an hour to do a week's worth
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Posted by a parent on 10/12/06
The teachers refuse to take responsibility for the educating all of the children in their class. I don't completely blame the school...The 'no chid left behind' law is also to blame. Recommend private school in southern california!
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Posted by a parent on 05/08/06
Academic programs seem, especially in the lower grades, to focus on the less-prepared, more disadvantaged students, who obviously need more help. However, I think this holds back the motivated, well-prepared students. This school has an excellent music program for fourth and fifth graders who would
... Read more like to learn to play an instrument, and the district even provides loaner instruments. Recently, a school wide martial arts program was introduced. The library is wonderful! There are other activities such as carnivals and food drives. I think the parent involvement is good; however, it is probable that many parents who would want to help do not do so because of language barriers. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/10/06
This will be my childrens last year at Rock Springs because of the new boundry...we've enjoyed the school and will miss it. There are so many teachers that go out of their way to do extra activities, clubs, programs and spend time with the kids.
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Posted by a parent on 03/22/05
Tight nit teachers in 4th and 5th. Teachers are professional and on top of their game.
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Escondido schools — Rock Springs Elementary School is located at 1155 Deodar Rd, Escondido CA 92026. 1155 Deodar Rd is in the Country Club neighborhood and 92026 ZIP code in Escondido, CA The school district for Rock Springs Elementary School is the Escondido Union Elementary School District. Rock Springs Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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