Westland Middle School

Westland is great. Sure there are some annoying kids and bad teachers, like at any school but there are lots of really great teacehers everyone has a respect for one another it's diverse, unlike Pyle thats all rich white kids and everyone at Westland seems to be relatively content you should definitely send your child here.
—Submitted by a parent

This school rests on a strong reputation but no longer deserves it. If your child is gifted and talented---especially in math and science---he will do well. If your child has serious learning disabilities, he will do well. If your child is somewhere in the middle he will get completely lost in the over-crowded shuffle. Many of the teachers are decent---others are downright poor---but all are over-extended. The counselors are responsive and great at putting plans in place to address issues, but there is rarely follow-through. Westland is not the school of old: it needs to deal with its over-crowing issues and stop resting on its laurels. My children have been in a number of school systems, and our experience at Westland has been far-and-away----the very worst.
—Submitted by a parent

This is one of the best public middle schools in Montgomery County and I am honored that both of my sons attended.
—Submitted by a parent

School has a great program. School has a very safe feeling. Few bad teachers.
—Submitted by a student

A great school that provides a rigorous academic program, global awareness, and a great staff.
—Submitted by a teacher

I attented Westland Middle School for the 2003-2004 school year, and quite frankly, it was the worst year of school I have had. I was only a sixith grader, but was ALWAYS being harassed by many kids for no reason. If they don't like me, that's fine, but when I went to talk to the consouler office almost on a daily bases, there is a problem. I now attend Pyle Middle School, and think that it is over all much better. Parents may have different views than I do, but i experienced this first hand. I think the school should have stepped in, to keep me feeling safe. There were times where I didn't feel safe and the school did nothing. But if you are considering sending your child to Westland, think about how you feel, having your child come home and start crying or be upset becasue they were harassed.
—Submitted by a former student

What makes this school so special are the teachers. They have been extremely resourceful in assisting me, as a parent to encourage my child to learn. I appreciate all of their input and guidance. They are the best teachers that i have dealt with in a long time. Thanks to the teachers, westland middle school is great!
—Submitted by Anita Baker, a parent

Best school experience of my life. The teachers were top-notch. Two full years of map-based geography! Three years of science--two classroom/ lab based were super (bio and later, Phys/chem/bio). These gave an extremely good basis with which to build in later years. Earth science a waste because they used some funky progressive teaching method which relied on projects. We never had any idea what we were supposed to be doing in there. Math instruction good, except Math 8, which again, was some nutty progressive method which failed miserably and relied on kids doing projects for no apparent reason . All classes were leveled by ability, so kids of similar abilities were grouped together. This was a very effective grouping system and I was very motivated by the other kids in my group. English teachers excellent-- taught grammar through Oscar/Effie method. Writing instruction was superb. Very high standards all around.
—Submitted by a former student