Ladera Ranch Middle School

My daughter has been at Wagon Wheel Elemntary since Kindergarten and is now if 5th. Great teachers, great parent involement and you can address any problem to Mrs. Parker (principal) & she more than willing to help resolve. Wish it was K-8!
--Submitted by a parent

Serious bullying problem and the bully has all the protection. No help from the staff offering counseling or any assistance to my child and the incidents are becoming more frequent and more violent.
--Submitted by a parent

Like most parents, I was apprehensive when my child was getting ready to move on from elementary to middle school. LRMS did an outstanding job not only addressing my child's concerns, but mine as well. We were put at ease knowing the 6th graders are grouped together the first year, with classes and lockers near other 6th graders only. Older 7th grade students mentor the incoming 6th graders at an orientation prior to the start of the school year teaching the ins and outs of how to navigate the campus and lockers. Parents are still kept informed--even more so than elementary--with daily only communication using "School Loop." Most assignments and projects are posted and we have found this to be a great tool. Teachers provide quick replies and clarification via email and welcome the additional family interaction. Back to school night was impressive and each teacher is truly passionate about their subjects. While we loved our local elementary, I have to say we love the middle school even more.
--Submitted by a parent

We are finding the academics to be quite easy(too easy) for our son. Too many multiple choice tests, instead of requiring student s to know the information and write their answers. Not seeing a strong emphasis on writing and research in social studies or science. We have heard so many great things about Ladera Middle but have quickly become disappointed with the academic standard. Our son enjoys the social aspects of the school and really enjoys all of his teachers.
--Submitted by a parent

Parents seem to think this school is wonderful. It is, great teachers, great academics (and i mean GREAT), but the kids are the not the nicest. They are all minnie Paris Hilton's. They get away with everything and they are so rude. Coming from a student, I don't like how many cliques there are and they can get mean. I am almost done with this school, but ever since 6th grade I have been really super annoyed with the kids here. I'm trying to transfer to another school currently.

This is one of the great schools. when my kids came to Ladera Ranch Middle School they were English learners. As the years passed by, they not improved in English, they even improver star testing levels. Put your kids in Ladera Ranch Middle School please. It's a great school..... 5/5
--Submitted by a parent

Remarkable, inspiring teachers ... patient, supportive administration ... high parental support ...GREAT, talented, and creative students!!
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The school itself is very nice. However, the kids are not. Every single person is a 'carbon copy'. There are too many cliques, it's hard to make friends, and if a kid does one thing slightly out of line (even sitting out of P.E. for medical reasons) everyone glares. There is something strange about the people at this school. The teachers (most of them) are great, and they aren't the kind that kids wonder if they're robots! If a kid talks to a teacher about anything in the world, they will listen. They are also very organized. The school's discipline levels are satisfactory, but the kids are still getting trickier. Recently, they put a new rule in that if a kid is chewing gum, they get an automatic office referral, because of the terrible gum problem at the school. All in all, an average school.
--Submitted by a student

This school has been great for my daughter the teachers are incredible. They love the students and are willing to help one on one as much as needed. They challenge the students and are exceptionally good at preparing the children for high school. A+
--Submitted by a parent

This school isn't as great as many people think. My daughter is failing her classes, because the teachers won't communicate with her, and the students are extremely rude and immature. There's too much homework, and not many classes to choose from.
--Submitted by a parent