Garvey (Richard) Intermediate School

I'm currently a senior in high school, and the teachers I'd had in Garvey have definitely prepared me. Despite graduating a number of years ago, I still remember my teachers very well and the procedures that went on everyday during class. The teachers were fantastic, and I can't think of a single class I regret taking. The incoming freshmen from Garvey, however, have less nice things to say about the school. Though they do not complain about the teachers, the school is getting a very bad reputation in the area. Even teachers from other schools know. There's a saying about the school, that students from Garvey have "done it all." This means what you think it means. I loved this school, but it's changed. Don't send your kid here until the school gets their act together.

Garvey is a good school. They provide an excellent transition from elementary to middle school. Most of the teachers are nurturing and excelled in their math and science program.
—Submitted by a parent

Garvey intermediate is a great school.. but needs a little improvements
—Submitted by a student

Garvey is one of the best schools I ever worked in. Everybody, including the students are treated like family. T here are many activities like trips to Catalina, Astrocamp, Knott's berry farm, Math, Science and History day, Mock trial and lots of afterschool clubs.

The school has poor academic leadership. Teachers even taught wrong concept and methods to approach a problem. My son got wrong ideas about math and science. Even though the whole class got the same answer, with good grades, but this would not be the case since all of them got the same wrong concept.
—Submitted by a parent

I am attending Garvey and I belive that it is safe and googd school
—Submitted by a student

As a student of the class of 2005, I must say beforehand that I do not know how much has changed. I do know that teacher involvement is great, if you are a good student. The teachers that teach honor classes are excellent and engaging if the needed effort is used. Parents might think teachers do not engage or students may think the teachers are not good, but overall, it is the student themselves that see how it is. If the student is willing to have a good relationship and steer clear of trouble, it is simple to do well, if not, then you see the bad side of the school. It is true, there are fights and graffiti, but remember, it is not just because of the school, the neighborhood is part of the environment as well. Personally, I had an excellent time at Garvey.
—Submitted by a student

I am a former student of Garvey, after my 7th grade year I decided to go to a different school. Garvey has very poor academic leadership. The teachers are careless and don't seem to care much for their students. The students are just as worse. It's very easy to fall behind in this school regardless of how well you've done in your elementary school. At Garvey, I witnessed many fights, drug use, and trash cans set on fire in the bathroom. The campus is very dirty and trashed with graffiti. In conclusion, I would not recommend this school to any student or parent. on fire
—Submitted by a student

Poor leadership. Poor Safety. Worst teachers teaching top students because they can't handle behavior students. Students are tracked. Lots of misplacement. Worst Principal in the many years that I have been there. Please get a permit to another school.
—Submitted by a teacher

I work at this school and can tell you that the majority of the teachers care about the kids and do their best to help and challenge them. However, there is a lot of racism, disrespect, bullying, and lack of motivation that is brought to school with some of the students. If a student steers clear of the troublemakers and focuses on academics they will be fine.
—Submitted by a teacher

Garvey is a great school, i had a wonderful time there i love that place and wish i could be there again, teachers are great and wonderful
—Submitted by a student

I was a former student at garvey, and I did great. I just want to say that, Garvey is a great school, and if your kid isn't doing so good, it's not the school's fault, it's your kid's! Don't blame the school if your child isn't doing as well as you expect them to!
—Submitted by a former student

My Son attends this school, he's in Special Ed and the teachers have all be wonderful. The teachers have been great keeping me informed of his progress. They have been very patient, caring and understanding of his learning disabilities. I hope this year will be another great year. I would definately recommend this school.
—Submitted by Nora Brittain, a parent

Garvey is an excellent school. Recently there have been many state wide events that we have been in. Garvey had won 1st for math fielday. They also made it into the state competition for science olympiad.
—Submitted by a student

teachers are nice and all but their involvement with the students is very minimal, their classrooms are really overcrowded which in terms allows for those kids that need a lot of attention and encouragement to fall between the cracks, they need to somehow get the parents to be involved more in their child's education, i've had three of my kids attend this school, one of them is super smart so i didn't have to really too much about her but the other two always falling behind and the teachers fail to report their progress until is time for report cards. but also you can't expect the teachers to take care of every single kid....
—Submitted by a parent

This school is a great school. The teachers there are nice too, and some student are friendly to my child. I believe is a great school for anyone. Hope it will stay that way.
—Submitted by Conny Lin, a parent

Garvey is a wonderful school. The teachers there are very nice. They are willing to work with anyone who needs help.
—Submitted by Emily, a former student

My children go there and after just two weeks, both of them were recommended for all honor classes. After on parent conference day, the teachers seemed very intelligent and willing to work with anyone whenever they can and try with their best efforts. I definite recommend Garvey Intermediate
—Submitted by Mai Truong, a parent

I think it is a good school and that the teachers are willing to work with students to help them in school.
—Submitted by Jenny Diep, a student

My children go here now and they have problems with rascism and gang violence and a lack of good teaching. I don't recomend this school at all.
—Submitted by sarah wilson, a parent