George K. Porter Middle School

I'm a parent and I am rating the shcool's gifted program. My son graduated from Balboa and his teacher recommended this or Lawrence. After hearing some stuff about this school I was hesistant but now I am glad I put my son in this school. The gifted program is amazing but is not for everyone. If your son is not independent and hard working he will have a hard time. I like the fact that they get a lot of homework which my son needs otherwise he gets bored because everything is too easy for him. A lot of projects and research has relieved his boredone and he's loving it. In order for this to work the student has to have a routine at home. My son since kindergarten has a routine, he gets home from school, eats his snack, do his homework and play. If the student is not used to heavy loads he will have a hard time. The teachers are great. I am so proud of the education my son gets from this school. Thank you to all the teachers who have helped him learn, challenged and kept his interest. Great job Porter :)!!!
--Submitted by a parent

I absolutely love it at Porter! I am currently an 8th grader in the magnet program, and I don't think that I could have chosen a better school. The teachers are all super nice and helpful and want to see you do your best. The program is set up so that you can learn at your pace and be the best that you can be. I have learned so much at Porter, and it's a great school.

I was an eighth grade student at school for 2010-2011. Out of my experience at this school I havn't seen any major bullying. But, the staff is really strict to students. The dean is very demanding! Most teachers will find a way to blame things on you even if it wasnt your fault. I suggest if your son/daughter go to this school, to really call or email allot to the teachers so there isnt any problems.

This school used to great when Ms. Sainz was there. Once these other administrators came in, school has gone done. Teachers do not return your calls even if you email them. I have to literally call the district to get a call back which i'm about to do since i have not received a response to my emails and calls. Sadly to say I'm ready to pull my daughter out of that school at the end of the school year.
--Submitted by a parent

Maybe a long long time a go this used to be a great school but it has not been so great for a long time now. It's not for no reason the previous principal and administrators were removed. The school does have some great teachers but on the other hand there are teachers and staff members who think they don't have to follow the NO BULLYING policy. It is not a good feeling when as a parent you worry about your child not only being bullied by other kids but by staff and teachers as well. The main office staff is not helpful unprofessional and rude to visitors well at least to parents. I gave this school the benefit of the doubt but as the years go by I see that it's only getting worse. I feel so disappointed and sad to see that schools are failing our children more and more. What happened to the teachers commitment to giving students a rigorous quality education?
--Submitted by a parent

My child is an honor student. He came from a great school. He was placed in regular classes at this school with them not even checking his records and place him in the correct levels. I have called and e mailed them I have had no luck. I went in person and the staff if very unprofessional its a shame. I was treated rudely. They said they will work on it, it has been a month and no answer yet. The teachers most of them I met on parent night were excellent teachers and they seem to care for children and their education. But it takes everyone to help children succeed. I don't think my son will return to this school. They lack professionalism and motivation for the kids. Get involved and make sure your childreen are where they supposed to be.
--Submitted by a parent

My son is new at this school, and coming from an excellent school and very professional I am very dissapointed. The office staff is very unprofessional. The counselors are not really hepful to the kids. I sat there for 12 min before anyone acknoledge me I saw how they were turning down students that were trying to change some clases. Students were getting sent back to class, they did not even ask what was the problem or if there was something wrong. If they were rude to me I can only imagine how they treat the students. I was very excited at first it was one of the better schools but now I am not so sure. My son already said a teacher yeld at him because he took too long on his locker. Teachers get paid to teach and be role models not to yell at students.
--Submitted by a parent

George K. Porter Middle School is an outstanding school. There is a curriculum that helps students develop creativity, study skills, research skills, and critical thinking skills. Teachers try there best effort to teach students some tips on their tests. They also give study guides, handouts for homework, and practice tests to prepared students for testing. These are ways that help students on their CSTs. I think this is an excellent school for students to be, especially that it is a clean and safety campus.
--Submitted by a student

Overrall, George Porter is a Great Middle School. The children feel safe in and around the neighborhood of the school. Being a parent who works far from home, it was very important that I found a school for my daughter where walking home alone and with friends was very safe for her. The teachers are great, you just have to really stay on your childs progress reports and discuss any issues with the teachers, who are always eager to help with any issues to help your child be the best that they can. this is the last years that we are able to really make an impact on how are children develop, so take this advantage and really be there and support your children. High school is where they begin to really think for themselves. Good Luck!
--Submitted by a parent

I think this school is a great place for children to learn the academic classes, and with a counseling office and kind teachers, children can thrive and grow!
--Submitted by a student