Woodrow Wilson Middle School

Wilson has been a great place for our son. He transitioned into 6th grade smoothly and loves his school. The robotics program is amazing, he is on the tennis team which uses the school's beautiful new tennis courts. The performing arts - band, orchestra, drum corps and dance engages most of the students. The school has both a PC and brand new Mac lab, and a computer teacher. Academically, we are improving and there's a new spirit of pride and parent involvement emerging. Come and take a tour. The days of only one or two "good" schools in Pasadena are over. That's old news. Families have more choices and I say come and see for yourself !
--Submitted by a parent

This school is the worst school I have ever been to. Most of the teachers are lazy. They teach students almost nothing and expects them to complete a ton of homework and turn it in the next day. I cannot believe how lazy the staff is too. I'd expect more from the staff. Its like they encourage students to bully each other. A friend of mine got thrown against the wall and they reported to security and they did nothing. Also, aren't counselors supposed to help kids? Counselors from some of the schools in NY encourage students to do good in school by rewarding them. Over there they ration out homework so the students are not stressed and the counselors at this school do nothing just like almost every other staff member. Some staff and teachers in this school are really good compared to the ton of others that sit there and do nothing. Whatever you do or hear never EVER come to this school.

I'm really surprised by the above reviews. My son is currently attending here and aside from the abundance of homework has had no complaints. His dad and I have met with all of his teachers, whom we liked well enough. There are many issues affecting our school systems at this time and the teachers are required to do more with less resources and time. It is up to the parents as well to ensure their children are following through. As for the bullying, I am concerned, of course, as it should not be tolerated in any of our schools and it is something that should be addressed. I plan on questioning it this evening when we attend the Science Competitions.
--Submitted by a parent

This is a HORRIBLE school. My child was racially harrassed, bullied every day and went from a straight A student to straight F. The kids that were being bully's received a warning and a slap on the hand. The kids are out of control. One teacher was even making fun of my child calling her names. The kids run the school. DON'T take your kid here!!!!
--Submitted by a parent

Educationally, it has been a terribble experience. I chose pasadena over la. It is a safer enviroment, but with less educational choice.Wilson is nothing more than a babysitter for kids. Do not send your kids here
--Submitted by a parent

During my short time at woodrow wilson middle school i have expearienced some pretty interesting scenery they try to inforce a strong sence of leadership and the students do not apreciate it the vice is more the principal then the principal and its sad how they thought it would be good for a elementary principal to run a middle school. she is nore qualified or suted for the job,i do admit it has some good qualitys like a good security staff and great test scores and it is a better school then washington but it can use a great inprovment.
--Submitted by a student

This school is falling to pieces ever since the change of principal took place. it practically has no extra ciricular activities at all. You do nothing in LEARNS. The library is ok, but i do wish they would get more challenging books... the teachers are all great, but its the principal that needs to change.
--Submitted by a student

Wilson is fighting to survive. It's in SAIT, which means it's one step from state take over. There are no real extra curricular activities or electives. There is Spanish. However students take history and science only twice a week. I guess those count as electives now. Pretty campus though.
--Submitted by a parent

Wilson offers a truly diverse educational experience and has been fantastic for my son. The teachers are excellent and the educational and extra-curricular activities are very numerous.
--Submitted by a parent

The school is very good, it does have a gate program. Kids who are advanced are in a class some of the seventh graders are even in eighth grade classes because of how smart they are.
--Submitted by a student