Raymond Cree Middle School

Previously I have worried about sending my son to Raymond Cree Middle School, but I can honestly say that my prayer was answered when the new principal came aboard in 2011-2012 school year. Being that I am a Katherine Finchy parent and my son will be an incoming 6th grader soon, I have had the opportunity to visit the campus during school time and see what it was like first-hand. Sure there are some things that need to be fine tuned, but I can most definitely see a lot of positive changes this past year and I am confident that this new principal will have Raymond Cree sailing just fine. Keep up the good work!!!
—Submitted by a parent

This Is a great school if your kid is a high acheiver there are programs in place, ie robotics, debate team, a super choir and band program, and a spanish language class for eighth graders. There is zero tolerance for the typical middle school behavior experimentation that some kids fall into. And the administration is very receptive to advanced learning strategies.
—Submitted by a parent

From the leadership on down to the custodian, RCMS is a school of great changes, dedication and interest. As always, with change comes opportunities, and I believe the staff as a whole is embracing those opportunities!!

I recently had the experience of visiting this campus. It was a very warming feeling. The kids had a very positive attitude and leadership. I was very impressed. The staff was really kind and helpful to my needs.
—Submitted by a parent

I am a student at Raymond Cree. I love this school! All of the teachers are nice! This school really cares about it's students. This school is awesome!!!!!! By the way, this Is Mya Rucker!!!!!
—Submitted by a student

This is school is awful and my own children don't want to attend this school because of the fights that happen. My child has had his PE clothes stolen 4 times and I have to keep paying out of my pocket. The teachers dont really interact when your children are struggling.
—Submitted by a parent

Raymond is a mediocre school, it's few redeeming features are: excellent band and choir programs. Teachers don't follow through or extend themselves.
—Submitted by a parent

RC has the best students and parents in the world! I am the PTG President and my parents are the best volunteers!!! The students rock and the staff is fantastic!!! RC Matadors are #1!!!!!
—Submitted by a parent

This is a horrible school with no leadership at all. My son is a new student and has been constantly picked on by bullies. I have gone to the school at least 3 times, sent emails and made phone calls and nothing seems to work. They have no solutions to fix the problems at this school. I find it sad that good kids that work hard have no one at the school to fight for them.
—Submitted by a parent

The teachers here work very hard with a challenging community base. They care about students and student achievement.

Amazing school! i go here and i love it so much :]
—Submitted by a student

My daughter starts her 8th grade year at RCMS this month Last year there were so many fights it was scary. Clicks are major. If your not in one you are being picked on by one. They lock them down at lunch to be on watch for a fight but don't seem to realize or care to take note that the rich and popular kids are behind most of the badgering. You can bet it isn't any of them getting into the fights or in trouble. Therein lies the problem. I'm pulling both of mine this year.
—Submitted by a parent

Excellent staff make this a great school.
—Submitted by a teacher

If your child is gifted, the teachers try harder. The rest are indifferent and not very engaged, however. The school has a good range of non-core academic offerings, but the only good teachers are the band teacher and the 'shop' teacher. The students at the school are divided into bullies and victims -- not much in between -- and the school administration does little or nothing to check the bullying despite paper programs that claim they do. The cafeteria food is inedible. Most teachers discourage parental involvement because they don't like the extra work involved. The principal is a nice guy but a poor leader.
—Submitted by a parent

This was my daughters first year at RCMS we changed her teachers in the begenning and kept a close eye on her and her teachers and she got good grades.
—Submitted by a parent

Very hard working staff with strong leadership from administrators. Music, art, drama, computers, sports, and even a tech lab are available. Also this year an intervention program with double Language Arts program is available.
—Submitted by a parent