Mansfeld Middle School

My son is finishing up his 6th grade year at Mansfeld Middle School, and he's enjoyed his first year there very much. He is enrolled in GATE classes, and the teachers are excellent. Mansfeld offers a great GATE FLEX program, and wonderful electives, as well as opportunities with the University of Arizona such as field trips and pen pals with U of A students. Is it perfect? No, but the leadership and teachers are dedicated which makes a positive impact on the education and middle school experience. My son is looking forward to another fantastic year for 7th grade.
—Submitted by a parent

Mansfeld is a great school with many teachers working hard after school and before to offer help to students who need extra time. While we know we have room to grow, we are actively looking at our weak spots in order to continuously increase the quality of education for all our students.
—Submitted by a teacher

Mansfeld Middle School has been a breath of fresh air! The school has teachers, administration, and support staff who work hard to do the best for the children. The school has implemented many positive reinforcements for the students. The Bulldogger program is fantastic. In these economic times, the school struggles to maintain extracurricular activities. Support from the community is needed. Increased parental involvement would make this a much better place for the children to attend.
—Submitted by a parent

mansfeld lacks teachers and administration who truly care about students. Many students fall between the cracks and are passed regardless of need for improved learning. Its disapointing to know children are not being taught at full potential and moving on to the next grade without the basic fundamentals. I asked about summer school opportunities for my child and was advised they had to be "invited." Not enough teachers advocate for the students and most students are heavily stereo-typed and not given fair opportunistic learning environments. Could be a great school but not enough positive enforcement!

Mansfeld middle school is the worst school in the history of arizona because of horrible discipline they suspend you for everything no matter what unless you have straight a's which is no one
—Submitted by a student

Continued weak leadership has prevented this school from reaching its true potential.
—Submitted by a staff

Mansfeld is a terrific school. They have plenty of extracurricular activities for students to choose from. The staff is very friendly and always willing to help. They have a uniform policy which I think is great. I am at the school alot helping out and I have never seen a problem with security. I think Mansfeld is one of the best middle schools in Tucson, AZ. I will be sad to leave once my child goes onto high school. The only thing I think is a problem is parent involvement. Not enough parents help out once their children enter Jr high. I wish more parents would help out here.
—Submitted by Mansfeld Mom, a parent

Atrocious student behavior; teachers not backed by administration in terms of discipline; fractious, frustrated faculty (although some teachers are dedicated and professional); high teacher turnover. Avoid.
—Submitted by a teacher

I have not found that the staff or the administration at this school are very helpful. In matters concerning child safety the staff and administration do not seem to care or be concerned. It takes them a very long time to respond to calls. Over all I would not recommend this school to any parent or child.