Sharon Christa McAuliffe Middle School

McAuliffe is a great middle school for a child to learn. They provide on campus clubs and many opportunities for a middle school student to put himself or herself out there. As a former student, the experience was very fun. They push you academically and provide fun electives. I am a proud former Eagle.

The school gets high test score - good for property value. In reality, the students are not encouraged to check their grades on-line, they do math in science classes and language arts in history. This school is not really project based unless you call posters projects. I guess I expected it to blow the kids socks off with reasons why learning is important. The school is safe and you child will learn their math and language arts. They may not be inspired to save the world. I would like to see some STEM and community service projects to get the kids plugged into their world and not just the video games. I could be wishing for something that does not exist.
—Submitted by a parent

I believe McAuliffe students receive a high-quality education. It's a great school, UNTIL, a student or parent does not agree COMPLETELY with the administration's values of how middle school students should be treated. If you have any important issues occur that need to be discussed with the principal/other office staff, you may not have a positive experience getting those issues resolved. I've found the administration to be complacent, insensitive, irrational, inconsistent, & disorganized. This conclusion is a result of a handful of issues that have occurred over several years. A true test of one's character is revealed when things are not going well, & how one reacts to those situations. Based on the collective experiences I've had attempting to communicate with the office staff, principal, vice-principal, etc., I am not convinced that this administration truly has the students' best interests in mind. Rather, their own interests seem to be the priority. Again, a wonderful school, mostly because many of the teachers are amazing. However, I feel the administrative staff needs to be more proactive with truly listening to the concerns of the families who make up this community.
—Submitted by a parent

Our daughter went through McAuliffe and especially loved working with Mr. Rose, Miss Tajima, Mrs. Davidson--among the best teachers she has ever had! Principal Sackett is a stellar principal. He is ever-present and visible on campus. The teachers have high standards, and the students rise to the occasion. I am so impressed with the climate of the school whenever I am there. These are middle schoolers who know how to behave.
—Submitted by a parent

I go to McAuliffe Middle School! Mrs. McGovney is the best computers teacher ever!
—Submitted by a student

My daughter is a student at McAuliffe and we love it! The teachers are excellent and she loves them. As a result, she enjoys doing her homework.
—Submitted by a parent

Very pleased to see that McAuliffe Middle School is rated the highest possible. My children attended all Los Alamitos schools and was extremely pleased with their concern over students of all different levels. Thank You
—Submitted by a parent

Both of my sons have gone through all three years at McAuliffe from different ends of the academic spectrum - the older son in the GATE program and his brother in Special Education. Both children have received excellent preparation for high school. The high quality at McAuliffe begins with Principal Sackett, you'll find him 'walking the grounds' every day. Ancillary services - counseling, school nurse, psychologist and others have also proven to perform at a high level, as well. People move to Los Alamitos for the schools and McAuliffe Middle School is one of the reasons.
—Submitted by a parent

My daughters are in 8th grade GATE program & are sad to leave this school to continue their learning journey in the high school. Mr. Sackett is kind and caring but teaching quality & professional attitude of the teachers vary. My daughters have been fortunate to have had Mr. Phillips, Mrs. Tajima & Mrs. Davidson whose presence have left indelible impressions on my daughters' lives & whose incredible teachings have propelled their learning experience & outstanding performance.
—Submitted by Mazlina Pace, a parent

McAuliffe is an excellent middle school in orange County. The Principal and teachers have high expectations for the students and has a result students work very hard to meet the expectations. Students are expected to be well behaves and the the school has rewards for good behavior and claer concequences for inappropriate behavior. This school has a well established music program which helps students potray their talents in music. Their Jazz band performs like professional musicians. parents are greatly involved in extracurricular activities.My daughter is happy to part of the student body of McAuliffe, a school where every student is supported to reach their full potential.
—Submitted by a parent

Mcauliffe Middle School is very good acedemically and if you want your child to be taught everything about writing get Mr. Phillips the best teacher on the campus.
—Submitted by a parent

This school has a good academic program. Students are encouraged to do their best. I believe that it helps that the teachers are not burdened with teaching English to non-English speaking students. It's too bad that there is not enough money to do upgrades to the school and to have a nice gym for the students. There is a problem with bees, black widows and birds on the campus.
—Submitted by a parent