Old Vail Middle School

Great School in a Great School District. We have been very happy with the quality of teachers and the education our children receive here
--Submitted by a parent

My children have attended OVMS for over two years now. In that time we have had some outstanding teachers who are very dedicated and capable. These teachers had the student's attention and respect due to the fact that the children were engaged and challenged. Unfortunately we have had some teachers who should not have been in the classroom. These teachers way too lenient in what was expected of students or were unable to explain some material in the detail students needed. If students are saying the class is too easy or had to go to other teachers to have things explained you know something needs to change in those classrooms. When you have a class that is all As maybe its time to review your standards. Overall it just seems the standards are not what they should be. Kids come in from out of state and they breeze along not feeling challenged due to the fact they are ahead of the rest of class.
--Submitted by a parent

If you read the reviews, it is odd that the studets hate it, but the parents love it. I think the schools standards are too low. My daughter was a solid C/D student in another state. She is honor roll here. Its not that they teach her any better, they just dont expect the kids to actually learn. The staff is nice, the teachers are pleasant. The students are right, they do need lockers. Middle school should prepare the kids for high school. No lockers, sixth graders only have two classes. Out door hallways and the classrooms are trailers..in Arizona? We are military and have experienced schools in several states. This place is a huge letdown and it makes me very worried about our country's future.
--Submitted by a parent

Excellant school. The teachers are amazing, compassinate, caring, and so helpful. This will be my older sons 2nd year at OVMS. My youngest son will start 6th grade this year at OVMS. Looking forward in seeing what their 6th grade program has to offer.
--Submitted by a parent

This is an A school my daughter has excelled here
--Submitted by a parent

I love my school and I came here as a new student last year, first day of the second quarter, and they made me feel welcome. I was happy and I made the year with straight A's.
--Submitted by a student

I Have been going to old vail for two years now. It is very amazing. It Has good teachers and very high standrds. They are very respectful and helpful. Most of all they try hard to help you succed in everything you do. The Have great sports and make sure that you have the good enough grades to be on them. Overall I Love OVMS.
--Submitted by a student

I go to OVMS. I don't like the choice of sports at our school. Math is way to easy and because they don't have room in Advanced math I and a lot of others are in the easy class. I don't feel like I have learned anything In S.S. I don't like ZAP. I don't like the idea of an out door hallways. I also think we need lockers. We are stuck carrying around very big backpacks to school because of all the stuff the teachers make you carry. Overall I dislike very very very much this school.
--Submitted by a student

Both my children attend this middle school and have done exceptionally well thanks to the devoted teachers and school policies that refuse to accept average work. Kids here are accountable for their work quality and assignment due dates. They are constantly challenged and because of this my kids have excelled with almost straight A's each quarter. I would like to see a better quality sports and extra curricular program though. Vail schools overall rock!
--Submitted by a parent

I think this school has very low standards. I am a seventh grader in the Algebra class and I think that TOO MANY people are there, much too easy to get into. The sports programs are GREAT. And perhaps I'm basing my bad rating because of my bias towards all Arizona schools. I HATE Arizona, I really haven't learned anything in any other classes but Science and Algebra. if possible, avoid moving to Arizona if you have kids.
--Submitted by a parent