Students do think Castillero is a great school because its like a holiday camp but they do need more academics to prepare them for high school.
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Posted by a parent on 08/15/09
Castillero is the best in terms of arts and curriculum and campus a all around great school.
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Posted by a student on 08/12/09
Castillero is the best middle school anyone can go to and their electives and normal clasess everyone needs are awsome....The parents are being stupid on their reviews...Castillero is a great school!! they have dance, chior, band, oprchestra, and much more!! they have different levels too ( beg, int,
... Read more adv) all my friends and i adore castillero! i give it a 10-10...Yes we can be loud...But were a great school and they control everything. And always have positive attitudes. So if u had to choose between any school and castillero...Pick castillero...Go cobras! Read less
Posted by a student on 08/10/09
The most horrible school on earth--unorganized, bad teachers, poor curriculum, lousy class choices, students treated like barcodes and with a horrid uncaring parmilitary attitude, unreasonable policies and a complete lack of communication.... a terrible, awful school. Don't send your child here if you
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Posted by a parent on 06/18/09
My daughter is just completing three years at Castillero. I have to say that I have been underwhelmed by the academics in general (with a sprinkling of really good teachers as the exception to the rule), but in my view, the problem lies with the lack of 'tracking' at the middle school level throughout
... Read more SJUSD. I don't think any other school in the district is better to a degree that would convince me to give up the things I value about this school. The emphasis on the arts and the presence of a wide range of ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds both contribute to a culture where all different kinds of kids are able feel accepted and appreciated for who they are. At this developmental stage, having my child in a school culture that I can 'get behind' in this way is a top priority. But better 'core' classes would've been nice... Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/23/09
My child has attended the Castillero Special Ed classes for 3 years now and has improved 100%. She entered 6th grade from one of the districts worst elementary schools reading at a 1-2nd grade level and is reading now at a level where high school should not be a problem. She has confessed that she could
... Read more be herself at this school and that she is not looked down upon by any student in the general poplulation because she attends special ed . Her self esteem has gone through the roof. She has a 4.0 GPA and is very active in sports. We are definately not from 'this side of the tracks' but have not experienced any negativeness because of it. The uniform policy is great and have seen no gang problems. She has friends from every income level and none have excluded her for being in spec ed. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/22/09
I love castillero it is a pretty good school and i love it. Im in seventh grade and i have orchestra. It is realy fun to learn. I love this school.
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Posted by a student on 02/09/09
The most horrible school on earth--unorganized, bad teachers, poor curriculum, lousy class choices, students treated like barcodes and with a horrid uncaring parmilitary attitude, unreasonable policies and a complete lack of communication.... a terrible, awful school. Don't send your child here if you
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Posted by a parent on 10/09/08
This school rocks all the electives are fun and the teachers are nice. Everyone gets along well too! I love Castillero.
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Posted by a student on 01/17/08
I go to Castillero Middle School and I absolutely love it there! Not only can I do great in school with helpful and suppotive teachers and staff, but I can also excell in the arts. Not many schools have the programs given at this school which makes it even better. There are many many choices for electives
... Read more to chose from such as an art class, drama, choir, computers, technical drawing, a dance group, orchestra, band, and so much more. Castillero is just all over a great school. Read less
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San Jose schools — Castillero Middle School is located at 6384 Leyland Park Dr, San Jose CA 95120. 6384 Leyland Park Dr is in the Almaden neighborhood and 95120 ZIP code in San Jose, CA The school district for Castillero Middle School is the San Jose Unified School District. Castillero Middle School is a Public school that serves grade levels 6 - 8.
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