Crittenden Middle School

Our daughter is in her second year at Crittenden and we continue to be amazed at the great teaching staff and administration there. I honestly do not understand where negative rumors about this school come from unless it's parents who have no first hand information and are just continuing to pass them around with no evidence. Her teachers have all been excellent--enthusiastic, innovative and understanding of adolescents. Our daughter has had plenty of opportunities to get involved in extracurricular activities, plays in the band--led by an outstanding conductor--and participates in Destination Imagination through the school's GATE program, also led by a fabulous teacher. It really is a shame that this school doesn't get the positive "press" it deserves. The ONLY negative is that parent involvement in PTA could be higher. I guess I should be happy that Crittenden is not overcrowded and we can keep this great school to ourselves!
--Submitted by a parent

I personally think that, Crittenden was a decent school. I really enjoyed the three years I attended, though, it did lack in a few aspects: many teachers were unprepared and just taught as they go. Aside from those unprepared teachers, many were friendly and helpful. Bad influences were also taught from a number of students, and many lazy students weren't moved to try their hardest. Also, due to the budget cut, many activities, field trips, and extra-curriculars were cut, causing many students not be as involved in learning. Overall, the school was satisfactory. This school would be great if your child likes to be involved and active with the sports and activities the school provides.

The teacher worked using a textbook and not with their own knowledge. They had the most disgusting lunch ever and the lines toke forever. i toke 30 minutes for someone in the very back. They had a cheap after school program. Teachers sweared in this school which was a bad influence to the students. i regret going to this school.

I liked this school because the teachers and staff were friendly and it was easy to learn there but, some of the work was not well taught

Awful and so disappointing. Do your research, you will not be happy with this school. Lack of school activities, poor leadership, overcrowded classrooms, poor teaching skills. Overall, a failing school. Poor children that have no choice but to attend this school.
--Submitted by a parent

I like Crittenden teachers. As a parent if we want to see better results on estate tests, or see the rating go from 6 to 10, work harder with your children, check homeworks, etc.
--Submitted by a parent

In 6th grade when I attended Crittenden it was good enough, but as I wanted to more and more things, it became harder through the years. The sports were limited, and money is always an issue from new instruments to new gym equipment to our annual field trips being cut. The teachers were mostly hit or miss and recently I have had a lot of really unprepared teachers that don't teach very well.
--Submitted by a student

I have a 7th grader, you have to stay involved with the teachers and keep active with your childs progress. Especially if you have a shy child.
--Submitted by a parent

As long as you are an involved parent,it is a great school. My daughter is in the 6th grade and doing wonderful!
--Submitted by a parent

i loved that school it was a great place to go for middle school i learned way more than i ever had in previuos middle schools and the teacher are great and allwaycs offering help!!!! it is definaltly and A+ in my book!!