Timber Trace Elementary School

I wouldn’t recommend anyone to go to this school, my son was able to walk out of school. They don’t put them in the right classes that he needs. He has a condition, And my daughter, she was lost in a field trip. I wouldn’t recommend anyone to go to the school. I haven’t felt satisfied or safe towards that School.

Dwyer High School should have a higher rating in my opinion. My child just completed the 9th grade and he absolutely loves Dwyer. He was pleased with all but one of his teachers, and I do understand his reasons, but overall he and I both think they’re doing a great job. They have really good sports teams and his coach goes above and beyond for Track/Cross Country kids. Any issues with bad apples at the school are addressed promptly. I don’t have anything bad to say. The principal cares about the students and runs the school well. I hope more parents and kids give reviews because I don’t believe the 5/current rating is accurate.

The school eventually exceeded my expectations with dedicated teachers and a supportive staff. They truly partner with parents who are engaged and willing to collaborate. The school feels safe, and their aftercare program is excellent, my child loves it. Like most Florida schools they could use some more support and funding for special needs children.

I have left numerous inquiries with the admissions department with no response. If their communications communication is this bad before even attending I can only imagine the difficulties later. Not recommended.

I had four children attend this school over the course of five years, and for most of that time we had a positive experience. Unfortunately, once new administration took over, the school changed dramatically, and not for the better.The transition in leadership was abrupt and poorly handled, occurring mid-school year without meaningful communication to families. After that point, there was a constant pattern of long-standing teachers leaving suddenly around school breaks and planning days, which created instability for students. The administration consistently lacked grace, empathy, and transparency when parents raised concerns.My interactions with the school’s leadership and front office were deeply disappointing. I was treated with disrespect on multiple occasions, including having a phone call ended abruptly while trying to advocate for my children. Concerns about bullying involving one of my children were brought to the administration and were dismissed rather than addressed. Disciplinary responses felt inconsistent and disproportionate, and there was little accountability or follow-through.This school presents itself as being equipped to support children with unique abilities, but that was not our lived experience. When challenges arose, there was minimal support and a reluctance to acknowledge shortcomings. Communication with the board was also ineffective; attempts to reach out went unanswered, and access to board contact information later became unavailable.Several families, including ours, chose to withdraw their children within the same timeframe, and conversations with other parents revealed similar frustrations. When I informed the school of our decision to leave, there was no effort to understand why or to engage in conversation—only indifference.It is painful to say this, especially because of how different the school once felt, but based on our experience, this environment became dismissive, unresponsive, and emotionally unsafe for families. Parents considering this school should ask hard questions, speak to current and former families, and proceed with caution.