Sierra Madre Elementary School

Sierra Madre School is a high-performing arts-focused public PreK-8 school nestled in the foothills just east of Pasadena. Our three core values are academic achievement, creative culture and safe and nurturing environment. We have top-notch teachers & staff and highly supportive and involved parent groups. Our Principal, Gayle Bluemel, retired this past spring and we are currently looking for a new elementary Principal with the vision help our already excellent school to continue to thrive through challenging economic times. Our former Assistant Principal, Garrett Newsom, has just been appointed Planning Principal of the Middle School campus. The site-based leadership team made up of teachers, administrators, staff and parents is fully prepared to maintain the school's core values and continue to thrive during the transition to new leadership at the elementary campus.
--Submitted by a parent

Sierra Madre School is an unsecured school that is called an "inclusive" school, but apparently they can choose who to include. There has been a steady decrease in people with disabilities as API scores climb. Parents and community members are allowed to enter and exit the school through various unsecured entrances.
--Submitted by a parent

My nephew has started kindergarten here and he is doing so well. He is extremely happy and he has really come out of his shell. I am very happy with this school so far and I hope he continues to do well.

The programs, teachers and staff are outstanding!
--Submitted by a parent

Mr. Chip Williams is one of the finest teachers. SM middle school is blessed to have this man teach our children. He inspires the children to want to come to school and do their very best. Our children will be amazing because he touched their lives!
--Submitted by a parent

The previous posting represents the only thing I don't like about this school! The teachers and administration are wonderful, don't get me wrong, but there's a snobbishness among some (not all) of the parents here that I find offensive. It's not "sad that it has to be part of PUSD"--it's sad that some Sierra Madre parents seem to believe that they and their children are somehow "above" the rest of PUSD's schools. Sierra Madre students are mostly the privileged children of highly motivated parents. Let's acknowledge how lucky we are, instead of putting down students and schools that do wonderful things without the many advantages that we enjoy.
--Submitted by a parent

There is nothing I can say that is bad about this school. The community, the parent involvement, the principal and even the middle school (which is not listed on Great Schools) is all TOP notch. Sad that it has to be part of PUSD because it's in a class of it's own!
--Submitted by a parent

I have had nothing but positive experiences with Sierra Madre school,the staff, teachers and kids all are awesome. I have three kids that go there, a 9 yr old son, and two daughters ages 12 and 13. Mr. Martinez is a 5 star teacher,who always puts his classroom kids first. All the teachers there care, and deliver. I love this school. -Mrs. Daniels
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It offers the best small school atmosphere on a beautiful campus with an enthusiastic and engaged school community.
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The school is very good enviroment for my childrens and the teachers are very dedicated to each of our childrens.
--Submitted by a parent