El Cerrito Middle School

VERY impressed with this school; wonderful teachers and Principal (and VP); as well as no sign of racial tension or fighting, or large talk of drug use; both of my children attend this year, and one of my children went to the over-crowded Citrus Hills last year, where there was fighting on an almost daily basis, as well as racial tension and drug-use. Nothing bad at ALL to report about El Cerrito; they run a tight ship and both of my kids are happy! EXCELLENT MUSIC PROGRAM ALSO!!
--Submitted by a parent

My son's gone from bottom of the bucket to getting As & Bs...he's in a special program and it's done him wonders. The teachers he has are amazing.
--Submitted by a parent

i am a current student at el cerrito and let me tell you..i wouldnt recommend this school for anyone. i would recomened citrus hills because ive gone there for 7th grade. there respectful, not rude at all, polite and the teachers are very funny and make learning fun. el cerrito is the exact oppisite.
--Submitted by a student

I attend this school and I loveee it! Im happy to say that i look forward to going to school the next day! There is great kids and friends to make and you always feel welcomed into ecms! If you are looking for a jr high to attend this is the reight one for you....I am currently in a.s.b. (associated student body) and I am running for vice president. THIS IS A GREAT SCHOOL!
--Submitted by a student

This is definitely a great school with high academic standards. I really like the 6th grade program. They focus on really developing each child and are always there to help.
--Submitted by a parent

I'm currently going to El Cerrito in the sixth grade program and am loving it. My teachers are great and helpful. The parent involvement is very high and parents can participate in P.T.S.A., chaperones for dances , and the teachers send home progress reports in the middle of the trimester to show the parents the students their grades. The security program is wonderful because the campus is always on watch. Overall I have been here for only 2 1/2 trimesters and I love it!
--Submitted by a student

I'm currently in seventh grade at El Cerrito. So, far this school is the best I've been to. I enjoy going to this school unlike the other schools I've been to. For the two years that I've gone to this school for I noticed ,along with my parents, that my scores,grades, and overall understanding has greatly improved. Before I went to ECMS I had the hardest time understand what my teachers taught and I was the worst speller but, when I started going to ECMS my grades improved and so did my spelling. I just wanted to post this so that other parents are more inclined to enroll their kids at ECMS or that kids are more inclined to go to ECMs.
--Submitted by a student

El Cerrito Middle School is a fantastic school. Our son is completing 8th grade and has attended for two years. The administration is excellent, the teacher's are superb, the facility is fantastic. We give ECMS an unqualified recommendation and endorsement. The school focuses on positive reinforcement and recognizes effort and achievement. This has been a very positive experience for our son and his self-confidence has increased tremendously as he heads towards high school...to us, that is one of the most important milestones for young adults. In one word...Tremendous!
--Submitted by Dugan Hadek, a parent

I am currently a student of this school,now I understand that only adults are probably supposed to do this, however I feel the need to. This school is far better than it sounds,or atleast how I know it, my teachers run after school programs everyday with any subject (mainly math,however). They have grade cheks in the back of the room and offer help when we ask and when we need it. The food isn't the healthiest but it is our choice to eat it, it tastes good not expired and is fresh. Our physical education is great we run the mile often and do alot of fun activities. Not to mention all of the extracurricular activities that I personally enjoy. SO to finish this off this is an overall great school
--Submitted by a student

I think the Accelerated Reader and Accelerated Math programs are wonderful for the students to be able to work at their own pace. The down side would be that on occasion when I have called to speak to a teacher to get information on my child some teachers respond quickly and others never call back.
--Submitted by a parent