East Avenue Middle School

The best thing about East Avenue Middle School is the 8th grade teacher, Mrs. Riolo. Two of my kids have had her and she really got them ready for high school. She is the perfect 8th grade teacher, especailly if your child needs that extra kick. My kids adored her and so do they all. If you have a child in 8th grade make sure they get Mrs. Riolo. The other 8th grade teachers are not nearly effective as she is.
--Submitted by a parent

Horrible principal!!! This school does nothing about bullies!!! My son went to this school and got bullied by the thugs...when I brought this issue to the principal, she told me that, "Boys will be boys" and left it at that. This is the kind of attitude that allows bullies to continue their reign of terror!!!
--Submitted by a parent

I have had 2 sons go through this school. EAMS does a terrible job of protecting the students from bullying and crime. It has been an issue for all of the years that we attended.
--Submitted by a parent

This school just won the California Distinguished School award and it's well deserved. The staff is great to work with and they are very committed to the kids. In my opinion Mrs. Ze and Mrs. Riolo are the best teachers on the staff. Both are tough, but really prepare the kids for the future. I would recommend this school and these teachers in particular to any parent who has a 7th or 8th grader.
--Submitted by a parent

This is my 5th year at EAMS. It has been a wonderful experience. The office staff is wonderful and the teachers are great. Both my girls have had great experiences here. The teachers really care for the students and strive for excellence.
--Submitted by a parent

All of the teachers are very committed to the students. They are very approachable and willing to work with you on your childs development
--Submitted by a parent

Ive been going to East Avenue Middle School for 2 years (6th & 8th) and it is the best middle school I have ever been to. The teachers and Administaitors are very nice and there is no crimes.
--Submitted by a student

We have been at East Ave three years. I bekieve the principal and vice principal are great. They have been super helpful and made us feel like they really care, and they do.I think we are very fortunate to have people who go above and beyond their job.
--Submitted by a parent

I have nothing but great things to say about this school, especially the staff. Of all the teachers my son has had, his 8th grade Core teacher (Mrs. Riolo) was the best! She was tough and demanding but related well to the kids and although my son complained, he really adored her. I truly believe that high school has been much easier for him because of her and the other super teachers he had at East.
--Submitted by a parent

We've been at EAMS for two years now. Overall, it has been good. The girls have two families (we are divorced). Only one parent is contacted for parent teacher conferences or if there are disciplinary issues. We had to argue to get them to accept two emergency cards (one from mom, one from dad)! The teachers are great. The school participates in a wonderful online program called SchoolLoop, which emails us the daily homework, monthly progress reports and provides email links to teachers and administration (the teachers always respond, the principal and vice principal have not). The teachers have even provided the girls with dual textbooks - one for mom's, one for dad's.
--Submitted by a parent