W. E. Mitchell Middle School

I really appreciate the Principal and the Office Staff, they are wonderful. The band teacher great. The school is clean and well kept. The athletic department is good. Lunch is fair. One of the English teachers really needs to retire.

I agree with the reviewer who said Mr. Berns was a great principal. The new one is pretty horrific - along with the office staff. I too have a child with special needs. The office staff couldn't be bothered to ask her one-on-one aide to drop off her homework at the office so that I could pick it up in the afternoon. Rather than addressing the staffing issue, the principal called it a "customer service" problem and dismissed the issue. Now my daughter insists on going to school when she is sick because this school can't even be bothered with contacting her aide for homework. Hey - here's a thought - put the homework on edline. These people are just ridiculous/lazy - no wonder this is such a low performing school
—Submitted by a parent

Want to transfer my student as soon as possible. School is in violation of special education services for my son and teachers cannot be bothered to communicate. They are passing my student along, who cannot read. Have sent daily emails to teachers and have just begun to get some accountability. Mr. Berns was good, new principal not so much.
—Submitted by a parent

Gave the school a scathing review two years ago, won't mention any names to avoid being flagged this time. I yanked my son out of this school after one semester, was not learning much and student conflicts were effecting every aspect of his life. Not much has changed since I wrote my review, severe behavioral problems overshadow any attempts to improve the school's environment. Teachers and staff I interacted with were rude and unhelpful, although I see the principal makes a concerted effort to maintain discipline, you can't fan out a house fire.
—Submitted by a parent

It is a great school where the principal and the teachers really care about the students. I graduated from this school along with having two children that graduated. I requested this school for my third child and will request for my last child.
—Submitted by a parent

Why do you love W. E. Mitchell Middle School? Worked her for 13 years and love it. Also, had kids of my own come through. Great staff and teachers.
—Submitted by a parent

I love W.E. Mitchell Middle School because of the sense of pride my child and other students, teachers and parents have for this school. Also, this is where I went to school at. The principal and vice-principal really care about the school.
—Submitted by a parent

Principal, teachers and staff are outstanding. My two children are excelling in middle school and enjoy their friends and activities.
—Submitted by a parent

Great staff and principal.
—Submitted by a parent

It provides the teachers and staff that truly care whether or not my daughter succeeds.
—Submitted by a parent

Dr Berns is an outstanding principal! He will go to the ends of the earth tomake sure students have as many opportunities to succeed as possible. Sure their are fights, but fights happen at every middle school because of biological changes teens go through! Dr Berns offers numerous incentives to encourage good behavior, but all the incentives in the world cannot supersede the affect of biology. Dr Berns follows school district policy, NOT HIS POLICY, to the letter, to ensure that due process is carried out fairly.
—Submitted by a parent

Well Mitchell is a great school the have teachers who will stay after school if you need any help they also have lots of fun activities for the end of the trimesters I will never forget this school.
—Submitted by a student

mitchell middle school rocks.from a student in 6th grade and in honors english
—Submitted by a student

I`ve had bad experiences. There have been fights, improper students who cuss, and had a little tradition called 'boobie thursdays'. I just don`t feel very comfortable with this going on.
—Submitted by a student

Well Mitchell is the best middle school. Well you maybe asking,'Why in the world would enroll my child in Mitchell?', well .. 1.) Teachers stay before school,after school, and after school. 2.)Mills actually have a lot of fights there and that could influence YOUR child to do that. 3.) And last your child WILL make friends because when I was in elementry I did not have any friends but now I do.Mitchell is all about being educated and making lots of friends so you could be you. That is why your child SHOULD enroll in W.E. Mitchell Middle school:)
—Submitted by a student

excellent school. i am graduating next year and will miss this school sincerely.
—Submitted by a student

Over the past year I have seen a big change at Mitchell. I have found the teachers are spending more time on interventions and allowing opportunities for students to improve their grades. I have also noticed a difference in discipline. Students seem to be better behaved this year. I have also noticed that they have a PTA and there seems to be more activity than I have seen in past years.
—Submitted by a parent

I was a student here for two years 6th grade and 7th grade. i know go to sam brannan i often think that mitchell is alot better beacuse the teachers and students.
—Submitted by a student

Mitchell has a dedicated staff and they definitely care about the kids. There are many opportunities for the students to get help and there is an awesome after school program that also helps the students do well and improve. Everyone at Mitchell takes pride in the school.
—Submitted by a parent

I have a daughter who completed middle school at Mitchell and a 7th grade son currently enrolled at the school. When we enrolled our daughter she had a learning disability and came from a private school. Mitchell Admin and staff were very supportive of her and her needs. Many of the teachers went the extra mile with her to help her succeed and learn. My son had excellent teachers in 6th grade and now he is have excellent teachers in 7th grade. The change in Administation just a litle over a year has been wonderful. The level of disrespect and difiance displayed by students has dropped dramatically. The school went through an extensitive 2 year remodel. Each classroom has state of the art SMARTBoards, surround sound and the teachers have microphones ensuring all students are able to hear the presentations. The teachers respond to emails promptly.
—Submitted by a parent