My daughter has attended Mountain View Montessori since Kindergarten and, up until this school…read moreyear, we had a positive experience. She always loved school, felt supported by her teachers, and often served as the classroom helper. Unfortunately, this changed drastically in 4th grade when she was placed with a new teacher whose behavior toward her became emotionally harmful. She went from coming home excited about learning to crying almost daily after school. Concerned, I met with both the teacher and the principal--multiple times--only to have our concerns consistently dismissed. I asked for teacher training to help address what appeared to be burnout. With 33 students--well above the recommended limit--it was clear she may have been overwhelmed. I also respectfully requested a transfer to a teacher with fewer students and more capacity to meet my daughter's needs. Both requests were denied. Despite escalating the issue to the superintendent, no meaningful changes occurred. The principal continued to deny any problem existed. In every meeting, the principal told me my daughter was simply "misunderstanding" the teacher's behavior, completely disregarding how she was being treated. When the principal finally agreed to "talk to the students," she never addressed the specific behaviors I raised. That's when I learned the principal and teacher are close friends--a relationship not previously disclosed--which made the process feel biased and unfair. I ultimately made the heartbreaking decision to withdraw my daughter from the only school--and group of friends--she has ever known, in the middle of the school year. I chose not to enroll her in a brand-new school mid-year with a different teaching model and unfamiliar peers. Since leaving, several parents have shared their own frustrations and concerns, confirming that this wasn't an isolated experience. I've considered legal action to advocate for policy change, but I hesitate because I don't want to take funding away from the students still enrolled. It saddens me to say I no longer trust that my daughter would be safe returning, even with a different teacher. My fear is that if anything serious were to happen again, it would once more be minimized or denied. I once believed this school was a rare gem in the High Desert, but it turned out to be no different from many underperforming schools in the area.

This school has been a good experience for our child coming from a private school. Your child can…read morelearn at their own speed. The staff is extremely helpful to the students. A good move.

The academics at this school are pretty good. Great Schools gives it an 8, based on its test…read morescores. So that makes it one of the best schools in Victorville. That and its proximity to Spring Valley Lake are about the only reason why my daughter attends here. My daughter has also been pretty happy with the 2 teachers she's had so far. She's attended for 2 years. The support staff in the office, however, are complete shit. Almost all of the women (I haven't seen any men), who are the public facing folks, such as "Annette" are rude, condescending and lazy types, who are not helpful in the least. In fact their demeanor is that you are bothering them if you call or come in, inquiring about any information. Basically, one gets the impression that they don't want to be bothered or go out of their way for anyone. Fortunately, it's not usually necessary to have much interaction with these people. Picking up and dropping off your child/children at this school is another matter and a nightmare at best. The school was built with a minimal amount of parking spaces. I'm sure the VESD wanted to save money. So one cannot park his/her car, get out of their car and get their child very easily. If you do wish to do this, it requires parking in a vacant, dirt lot, across the street, trying not to get run over and dodging cars back and forth to your car. The other option is the line of cars idling and wrapped around the school, that most parents or caregivers wait in to pick up the kids. I couldn't imagine what the carbon footprint would be for all those cars that are running and sitting for extended periods of time, until they get to move up to the front of the line.

Parking sucks, but school is great.read more

This school was my childhood. Had a lot of great memories, still are friends with people i've known…read moresince first grade going into freshman year. It's a small school so everyone knows eachother and nobody gets left out

My son started school here last year and they were more than accomidating…read more We didn't have a place of residency yet and were living in a hotel which means they can't start school yet. They bypassed this rule for us and even found a way to get him to school since he wasn't on the regular bus route. Everyone in the office, the teachers and the principal are all great, they actually care and take their time with each student/parent. It might not be the fanciest, newest school, but it does the job and my sons happy, what more do you want?

I absolutely love this school! We are new to the HD and I was very nervous for my ids to start…read moresomewhere new but it has been a GREAT switch! the staff is amazing and my kids are thriving here

Overall this school has been very helpful to my children. The ladies in the front office are always…read moreunderstanding when I come in and I can come off very aggressive at times. They always are patient with me and take the time to understand things from my point of view and even though I at times don't agree they always try to explain things in a way I can understand..

This is our first year homeschooling, it has been a pretty smooth transition overall and we are…read moregrateful to have found Taylion. The support is awesome and the ability to reach someone when you have a question is amazing. You don't feel lost and left out. There is a constantly growing vendor list. Can't wait to finish off this school year and see what next year has in store!

We love Taylion Academy! The education specialist we were assigned to is great. She's super helpful…read morein creating a learning plan and giving advice on what curriculum works best for our child. Looking forward to my daughter being able to join!

Best school ever!! This school has the most…read morerespectful and understanding teachers they really treat my children amazingly since they been at that school they've learn so much the have the best and safest system out here they have fun ways to learn and great activities now my kids enjoy going to school they always keep my kids entertained and on there toes my daughter recently downloaded an app they use there and she loves it, I really appreciate how there do things there ( I have three kids and I've never had problems with this school for 5 years)

I love my children's teachers always willing to help them with whatever they are having trouble…read morewith.

Excellent School and Staff, security guard is always really friendly and helpful. Mr. Woodbury…read morealways welcomes the children and the lady by the MPR room always hugs them and makes them feel welcome as well. She's my favorite.

Great School!! Staff very nice and helpful! My kindergarten loves it. Love that they have to use…read moreuniforms. The curriculum in this school awesome!