Dillard Drive Middle

We have two children with very different needs. I've found the teachers to be responsive, thoughtful and creative, and the staff to be loving and helpful. The PTA is also very involved with the school, and I feel like it's an environment where everyone is supported to the best of their abilities. It's also adorable that there are CHICKENS on site.

very good school, and teachers I recommend this school

Our experience at this school has been deeply concerning. Ongoing bullying has not been adequately addressed, and in some cases, it has felt as though inappropriate behavior from both students and parents has been tolerated rather than corrected. Additionally, there have been instances where staff used unprofessional language and made comments that were not appropriate for a school environment.Despite having a 504 plan in place, we have struggled to receive consistent support or necessary accommodations. We are often told that changes are “fluid,” yet no meaningful adjustments have been made. It is also concerning that classroom disruptions caused by ongoing behavioral issues are not being effectively managed, which impacts the learning environment for all students.Unfortunately, our experience has led us to feel that our child’s needs are not being met here, and we look forward to moving on to a middle school that will provide the understanding, support, and accountability she deserves. Please consider any other option of schooling before you entertain Yates Mill.

This school embodies their name. They seek the best for students in all aspects and offer a loving and nurturing environment for students to learn.

Trigger Warning for POC & all allies of injustice.I’d like to start by saying that the principal of the school once mentioned she was more American than my Blackfoot boyfriend.I’m not sure where the competitive pride came from, but I digress. My daughter (the only POC in her class, 1 of a handful in her school) reported getting hit 3 days in a row by a boy about 1.5yrs older than her in her class. The principal stated that she was making it up since no other adult witnessed it. However, the mother of the boy confirmed that he was diagnosed with dyslexia, & resorted to hitting first, since using words to express himself was difficult. She also revealed that he had the same issue last year. My boyfriend, a previous sports director for 200+ kids, expressed the necessary protocol of a meeting. When it was once again dismissed, he emphasized that we will be telling our daughter to defend herself, since telling an adult was being overlooked. I did not bring my daughter to school the next two days awaiting a response about having a meeting. She had been increasingly anxious about going to school. Her cues of putting her head down while approaching the school, slowing her pace while walking towards the entrance, ect, confirmed that she was indeed stressed. Thankfully I didn’t bring her to school, because the principal mentioned that she contemplated calling the police for the morning drop off assembly. She feared that two reasonably concerned parents were going to fight the boys parents and her, since we were so adamant about a meeting