E Mountain View Dr E
San Diego, CA 92116

B+ is the grade I would give.

I am a substitute teacher, and recently had a single day assignment at this school. Let me start off by saying that I am a fully credentialed teacher, and have subbed at the vast majority of middle schools within San Diego Unified. My experience at this school was nothing short of shocking. Every school no matter where you go has the classroom "handfuls," but at this school these students have zero respect for adults and lie to teachers like it's a knee jerk reaction. Very sad state of affairs. Apparently there are no consequences at this school, and you can tell that from the attitude of the trouble makers. It's probably a school that subscribes to the notion of "restorative justice." It's sad that the school lets the classroom trouble makers ruin the educational experiences of the majority of students who genuinely appreciate the value of education. The funny thing is that I had subbed at Mann Middle School down the street the day before, and it was a night and day difference. Like I tell people all the time, the atmosphere of the school dictates everything. From the administrators, to the resource assistants, and teachers. If everyone isn't on the same page, then the students will suffer!

I sent my son here for the preschool program and completely fell in love with this school. Our home school doesn’t offer preschool, which is how we first found it, and I’m so grateful we did.First, the campus is amazing. It was built in the early 2000s, so it still has that newer school feel, but it has also been around long enough for the trees and landscaping to fully mature. The grounds are beautiful, and parts of it genuinely feel more like a private club than a public school. It is such a welcoming and pleasant environment to be in.The parent community is another huge reason we love it. The families here are warm, down-to-earth, and the kind of people you truly want in your community. It feels easy to connect with other parents, and there is a real sense of belonging.Truthfully, though, my favorite part of this school is its inclusivity and support for children with disabilities. This school truly knows how to do inclusion well. They have an incredibly strong special education and social-emotional support team. The special education teachers are highly trained, many with advanced degrees and specialized expertise, and that level of knowledge and care absolutely carries over into the general education environment as well. You can feel that the entire school culture is built around supporting all children and helping them thrive.Another thing that stands out is the office staff. They are warm, kind, and genuinely welcoming, which can honestly be hard to find at a school. It is so refreshing to walk into the front office and be greeted with friendliness and care.The principal is also fantastic. He clearly values parent engagement, is open to ideas, and truly welcomes collaboration from families. It feels like parents are seen as partners, which makes such a difference.Overall, this is a warm, inclusive, and beautifully run school community, and we have had such a positive experience here.