Northview Intermediate School

I've attended some of the Duarte Unified School District public meetings in order to specifically address Northview's below average test scores and lax academic standards. When I stated this issue to the Board members the only explanation I received was how their own children benefitted from such a great education from Northview, that was some 10 yrs ago. A lot can and does change in 10 yrs. The only solution the board could come up with to increase the API test scores for Northview is to cancel any district permits which would enable Duarte's brightest API students the opportunity to attend other schools offering excellent academics and enforce enrollment to Northview in order to elevate the schools API test scores. WOW! What a great idea. NOT!!! I'm now looking into private schools now. Good Luck Parents.
--Submitted by a parent

I think that this school is heading in a new dirrection a better one.The test scores arent so good but that could depend on the student.I was a student and noticed that many of the did not care about their class work but more about the social aspect.I personaly did really good at this school and many of my friends did too its all a matter of the student.I had friends who had parents who would let them get away with D's and F's if your student does go here make sure to be strict with their grades.
--Submitted by a student

Rumors of Northview Middle school's academic failure have been ongoing for many years. I am disgusted everytime I see Northview's academic test scores. I am very concerned with what is not being done. The improvement is very slow and it is not consistent. After speaking with the principal I realize that the problem just may be the relaxed mode the staff has. As a matter of fact the entire Duarte community is very relaxed and don't show much get up about anything. I don't feel very confidant in any hope for vast improvement. The principal has not given me a resolution to Northview's academic problems.
--Submitted by a parent

Northview's academic programs, while mediocre at best, certainly have improved significantly in the last 6 years. The new leadership seems to be leading the school in a good direction. Unfortunately, the school's progress is somewhat limited by the school board, which, in the past, has not been great. Parent involvement is severely lacking, and contributes to the school's lack of progress. Great leadership is required to change this. The music program still shines. The sports program has grown significantly and seems to be very successful. I have attended this school, and have seen it's progress over the last 12 years. It has come along way since I attended, but it still has far to go to be a great school. However, I am hopeful that this new principle will improve this school for the better.
--Submitted by Aaron Gibson, a former student

This school is poorly managed by its principal, who allows its students to run the school. The teachers are not supported by the administration and struggle teach in substandard conditions. It's a sad situation and unfortunate for those students who do go to the school and do want to learn.
--Submitted by a parent

If you can enroll your child into another school rather than this one, it would be wise to do so. This administration does nothing to support its staff when behavior problems become an issue. The administration believes the students at the school are 'children' and should be addressed and treated as such. It was an awful environment for the students and it's no wonder the state scores are the way they are. This school has much potential, but unfortunately, the students run the show.
--Submitted by a parent