Tomas Rivera Elementary School

The principal here really cares about her students. There are a few great teachers and a few not so great. It seems hit and miss as my children have gone through this school. The special education department is lacking and inadequate. They also make the special education students go to another school for 5th and 6th grade, even if they are only in SDC. I would recommend this school for the child who is not in special education and needing resource. It helps if you are a stay at home mom and are able to be on campus a lot. All the parents are great, very involved and the children are wonderful!!! My children have made wonderful friends at this school.
--Submitted by a parent

It's a curriculum driven school. I have noticed that some teachers expect the parents to do everything, including teach the class. My child has had two teachers that do nothing but sit behind a computer and hand out assignments, and then say 'here ya go.'
--Submitted by a parent

Wonderful parent/ teacher involvement with the students. Children are happy, academics and activities are great!
--Submitted by a parent

This is our 3rd year at Rivera and we can't say enough about the school. Each day both of our daughters look forward to going to school! The teachers truly care about teaching and about each child's personal growth. Parent participation is excellent. School activities are in abundance. We highly recommend Rivera...excellent school.
--Submitted by a parent

I have two children in this school. We have had WONDERFUL teachers (Mrs. Hollenhorst and Mrs. Aznar). We have always kept homeschooling as an option since you hear horror stories about schools, but we decided to try one year at a time. We really love this school... so far. Principal is very strict and expects the best from staff and students!
--Submitted by a parent

Great School all around. Special Ed. department is fantastic. Parent involvement is unreal, Volunteers actually have to be turned away because there are so many. Academic success is stressed greatly by principal and her staff. My kids are at a wonderful school!
--Submitted by a parent

I have enjoyed my child's educational experience at Rivera. She has had excellent teachers. Parents are very involved in this school.
--Submitted by a parent

Rivera is a good school which focuses on achieving goals. Students are encouraged to stretch beyond their comfort zones and really challenge themselves and to tax their brains. Parents are encouraged to help around the school and to really take a hands on approach in their children's education. Extracurricular activities, such as field trips and science camps are important parts of students enrichment. There are some teachers that go beyond the teaching of reading and writing and really spend time with their students to develop a strong sense of self that give children the power to grow. This school is the main reason that I turned down a great job - I did not want to have to move my children away from Rivera.
--Submitted by a parent

This is a great school gifted with excellent teachers. The API score keep improving year after year.
--Submitted by a parent

This school provides an excellent environment for learning. The staff members strive for professionalism and their main concern is honestly how well each student is learning. A very well put together school that works together as a team to make both parents and child happy
--Submitted by a staff