Everett Middle School

Everett has suffered from a bad rep, unjustified for what is really going on in the school. Because of the affect of the high percentage of newcomers as well as low socio-economic students, the test scores do not appropriately reflect what kind of learning and teaching is going on in the school. My high-achieving 6th grader is happy and challenged and scoring where I would expect in the state assessments. Give Everett a serious lookover rather than dismissing it because of the past reputation.
--Submitted by a parent

Everett Middle School is on the move. You'll notice a wide range of reviews below dating back to 2003. Since this time the school has had a different administration almost every year. It is now 2010 and for the first time ever, Everett has the same Principal, Assistant Principal, IRF and counseling staff in place as last year. 17 teachers/support staff have moved on and the building has now been infused with some strong, innovative talent. Structures are being put in place, the hallways are dramatically different . Once a week the homeroom teachers gather their students in Community Circles to address bullying, teasing, racism etc. You can see student leaders monitoring the hallways, planning dances and mediating student conflicts. We now have Spanish Immersion and a PTA. It's an exciting time to get involved with EMS! See for yourself, tours every Wed. at 9AM.
--Submitted by a teacher

Everett has a vibrant principal and an impressive teaching staff. My sixth grade twins have thrived at Everett and have loved their teachers. The electives are weak especially the music element.
--Submitted by a parent

Everett M.S. struggles to educate students,--many not ready to learn & lacking the necessary academic skills & preparation to handle grade -evel material meaningful ways. The average class size for various subject areas (measured in average number of students) often appears lower than many high functioning elementary classrooms. This appears counterintuitive in that the plan is for student levels of independent functioning should increase as they move in to middle school, yet the student teacher ratio at Everett drops in comparison to other schools. The consequences for running amok behaviorally at Everett need to be reviewed because a school that cannot foster a high regard for self-conduct among it's students will already be set back in terms of it's academic performance. Students who rise above the environmental issues & still succeed are truly exceptional. Three years, 6-8 hours daily at this school would not have served my daughter well.
--Submitted by a parent

Even there is 'violence' in this school but it is also consider a good school. With all types of students from gang members to 4.0 Students, this school is full things that you cant see from a regular school, where everyone is perfect, expect to get a certain grade, over here at everett we are different! different for a change!!! this is a student speaking proudly about Everett middle school!!! I dont care what you say about Everett, all I know is that Everett is a good school!
--Submitted by a student

the school is amazing.the building makes it look good.but the hallways are very dark.i think they need more light.but its a good school better than kipp middle school.
--Submitted by a parent

The discipline system is ineffective. Teachers are credentialed, but lack the skills needed to modify the extreme behaviors of several of the students.
--Submitted by a parent

This school is one of the best public schools I have been to.The after school program is helpins myself and my peers.The parents at my school is getting more involed in this school,that is something positive here at everett.our music class is great,but some students cant have that choice beacuse they have an extra math class or english class.
--Submitted by a student

The school building is impressive, gives the school the look and feel of having been around a long time. The posted art inspires.
--Submitted by a parent

The teacher obviously try for the most part. However, the kids still run wild there. I think the teachers need to make more of an effort as far as encouraging the children and giving them incentive to do well. As it is the kids there don't seems to care about school.
--Submitted by Marli, a parent