Beechfield Elementary/Middle School

I think Beechfield is doin its best considering all the kids they have. My daughter is in the 4th grade this year and she has her same teacher she had for the 3rd grade and Ms. Richardson doesnt play!! She is very firm with her students but she has alot of fun with them. I just wish this schools discipline policy gets better because some of the kids desereve severe consequences.
—Submitted by a parent

My Son has been attending Beechfield unfortunately for the last 3 years. With each year it has become a constant uphill battle. From teachers who yell and scream at the kids. To priciples who are constantly changing with the wind. It is very frustrating as a parent when you are doing everything on your part. Only to be met by some teachers who only want to help out the kids they deem worthy of the help! I just wish that the kids in Baltimore City Public Schools would get the same caliber of teaching as the surrounding counties in the state!!!
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I can't believe this school is rated only 2 out of 10. I think it's doing great.
—Submitted by a parent

For the 2nd largest elementary school in Baltimore, Beechfield does okay. The teachers are all pretty good, with the exception of a few, but the principals have changed so often that it's hard to keep everyone on the same page. The school lacks discipline and with pre-k through 8th graders, that is extremely important. With yet, another principal this year, we will see what this year has in store. I hope it will be a better one than last year.
—Submitted by a parent

I think that Beechfield Beavers are high achievers! The teachers are dedicated and work long hours so that the children benefit. Our test scores leave a little to be desired, but the school is making progress. The cafeteria is crazy at times, but the teachers keep things in pretty good order.
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My three children currently attend this school and I have mixed reviews. For the 4th and 5th graders I think the school band is a great activity to help keep the children motivated! I am also very pleased with Mr. Small - 5th grade teacher! Best Friends and Best Men is also an excellent program. However, I do feel our school lacks the appropriate leadership necessary to really guide the children in the right direction. I am certain we need a new administration!
—Submitted by Candace Little, a parent

When i was in grades, pre-k, kindergarten, first, and fifth grade i attended Beechfield elementary school. When i attended it was very organized and well put together. The teachers that helped me make it were Mrs. Keysling, Mrs. Brown,Mr. Burley,and Mrs. Jolly. When i was there i had fun while learning at the same time. The school had many fun after school activities and trips. I don't know how the school is now but when i was there my family and i were satisfied and proud of my success. Now i am in eighth grade and i can look back and say thank you to all of those who helped me through.
—Submitted by Tynae Pinkney, a former student

My son is now in the 1st grade at this school and I am going to transfer him at the end of the year. Every year there is another situation that makes me question the authority that is in charge. In Pre-K, the cirriculum was simillar to that of a head start. This school is unorganized, the staff are undereducated, and the security is scarce.
—Submitted by Janice Bess, a parent

Let me just state I have two boys that went to this school one in the fourth grade who was in a IEP program and the other in the third grade who has been reading since he was 3 at a second grade level (tested) I now home school them because of the school that is in our zone This school lacks leadership or and passion .You tell me how this sounds you are standig out side of your chids classroom and you hear this ' Jonh how do you spell pot. Never mind put your hand down you have half a brain let somone else answer. ' need I say more.
—Submitted by a parent