Great school. My sons both went to Escalona from K to 5th and had wonderful and enruching experiences.
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Posted by a parent on 10/03/09
My daughter has attended this school for three years and will be entering into her fourth year there. The teachers are the best especially Mrs. Kalina. Most are caring, and continue to have great communication with the parents. Administration, teachers, and parents are very involved during school
... Read more time as well as in the many extra activities after school I love the family nights. I am extremely happy with all aspects of this school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/24/08
I have a new student this year at Escalona and we have been very pleased with her growth and her caring teacher. I agree with the last review; the office staff can be very aloof many times and I feel too busy to want to help you. The teachers are wonderful though, we are looking forward to next year.
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Posted by a parent on 04/26/08
The teachers are highly qualified &caring; the PTA puts on great programs; the office staff is sometimes helpful, others aloof; the principal is inconsistent; right now all the construction is creating some chaos, but the teaching staff is handling it swiftly, while downplaying their exhaustion.
... Read more they are true professionals that hangle all that comes their way with dignity! Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/26/08
I currently have one alumni (now in 7th) and one child at Escalona and am very pleased with our experience here. The stellar teachers are very caring and kind, yet maintain a structured classroom environment. There seems to be an unusually high percentage of higher ed. degrees among the teaching staff.
... Read more My daughter's current teacher has a Master's from Biola University and is currently working on a PhD. My husband and I love this community and we are proud to say our child attends Escalona. She absolutely raves about her teachers and love them dearly. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/25/07
I currently have two kids at Escalona and a third who will start soon. I have been very happy with the school. The principal is great. She is firm and matter of fact but at the same time seems to be able to nuture the student's needs. The teachers are great and really committed to their students. The
... Read more new literacy program seems to be working well and the students raised the API score last year by more than 40 points. The PTA is active and constantly trying to improve the school and the student experience. Overall Escalona is a great school! Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/09/07
I have to disagree with the principal review. My experience as a parent has been somewhat negative. When asked questions regarding the school academics, she does not provide clear answers.
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Posted by a parent on 09/12/06
I disagree with the comment regarding the principal, Ms. Lytle. Her tough approach scares the little ones and she manages to alienate the parents. The teachers, however, are dedicated, warm and caring! The curriculum is weak compared to what we saw in my child's private school. But the teachers
... Read more create a positive learning environment and my children really enjoy learning new things as a result. The PTA organized some really fun events last year. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/25/06
I am very disappointed with this school. The teachers that I have had are unprofessional and do not motivate the children. I'm currently in the process of transferring my children to another school.
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Posted by a parent on 11/03/05
Escalona School is meeting my expectations. The new principal is doing a great job and in my opinion making the right decisions. The P.T.A. this year is doing a great job in trying to create additional activities that involve the families. I would like to see the fundraisers done differently. It's
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La Mirada schools — Escalona Elementary School is located at 15135 Escalona Rd, La Mirada CA 90638. 15135 Escalona Rd is in the 90638 ZIP code in La Mirada, CA The school district for Escalona Elementary School is the Norwalk La Mirada Unified Sd. Escalona Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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