Severn River Middle School

Very delighted with Severn River Middle. We moved to the area specifically for the schools and are glad that we did. Arnold Elementary was a wonderful school and we are no less delighted with the experience our now 7th grader is having at Severn River Middle. The only negative about the school is the huge class sizes. Due to funding issues my son has some classes with near 40 students in them. I am grateful that he is doing extremely well considering that he is in all advance classes but if he were not doing so well and needed more attention, I am not sure that a teacher with that many students would be able to devote much attention to him.
--Submitted by a parent

I am s sixth grader here and LOVE this school! With the tons of people per grade level, everyone can find their own friends! Excellent education programs, and everything else! Parents say they dont like it because they dont go there! Sure people are rude, but thats life, SRMS feels like its own community, so there are tons of nice and not so nice people there! Go there if you want your child to be succesful!
--Submitted by a student

Every class my son was in was a circus. My husband was a guest speaker and even then the kids were rude. Completely ignoring him and talking back. The teachers do nothing but try(sometimes) to discipline the kids all period so the good kids can't get the teacher's attention. They have thrown in the towel. Teacher ratio is out of control. 30:1 at best. Vice principle was less than helpful when we brought bullying concerns to him. Middle school yrs are usually a difficult time but this one was a nightmare. Avoid this school. Go private or move away like we did!
--Submitted by a parent

the only thing i like about going is that i get to go and say hey to mr. deen every hour
--Submitted by a student

Seeing a downhill trend to quickly say 'No' to suggestions by new principal. Been at school for two years with another one entering 6th grade this fall. Simply holding the rudder steady during her tenure as principal is one way to stay 'safe' but it stifles creativity by studenst and staff alike.
--Submitted by a parent

I loved this school, there are many great clubs and teachers who are compassionate about teaching. I have to say, what I love most about this school is the music program. Props Mr.Tayman, you make us look good!
--Submitted by a student

I LOVE this school! when I moved I was so sad. it is a nice place to learn
--Submitted by a student

the best middle school you could ever go to. best teachers and students and administrators.
--Submitted by a parent

I think Severn River is a great school filled with caring teachers!
--Submitted by a student

If you want your kids to do well on Maryland's standardized tests then send them to Severn River Middle. If you want them to get an education, send them elsewhere. The school is so concerned about the state tests that they spend an inordinate amount of time preparing the students for them at the expense of a real education. I would not recommend this school to others.
--Submitted by a parent