Ephraim Curtis Middle School

Extremely incompetent staff members. Horrible discipline system. The teachers are a complete joke, most of them are so horrible that is disturbing. Doesn't prepare you very well for high school, and in to many cases the staff just does not have proper control.

I am in seventh grade and I have always loved this school. Most of the kids are really nice and the school puts a big emphasis on anti-bullying. I have advanced a lot, especially in spanish and math. The teachers support you a lot and make sure you are caught up. I don't know the others, but the my grade's counselor is really nice and checks up on the students from time to time. We got a new principal last year, and he is really involved and nice as well. The music opportunities are great, as I am in a select chorus, and a normal one, and there is also band and orchestra. Maybe the other reviews are outdated, but I love my school.

I am a junior at Lincoln-Sudbury Highschool and this past September volunteered to be a freshmen tour guide. When the new students were asked what they thought about Curtis, many simply called it 'a jail'. As a prior student at Curtis, I could not have put it better myself. Many of teachers at Curtis that need to thoroughly review the ECMS core values that are constantly drilled into the students heads: Learning, Respect, Responsibility. Many teachers lack the ability to teach the many types of learners and leave them behind. They are very unaccomadating, and demoralize their students. Often they have a very disrespectful, 'snooty' attitude towards the middle-schoolers and put them down as opposed to building them up. There is little responsibility given to the students and no trust. I can honestly say that Curtis is an embarrassment to a town with such great elementary and highschools.
--Submitted by a student

My child had problems with 4 teachers here and left with lower MCAS scores than when she entered...thats reassuring.
--Submitted by a parent

Ephraim Curtis is generally a very good school, however the school is a bit of a rudderless ship and has not had a truely strong Principal for several years. The teachers need direction and I would like to see this issue corrected this year. There is nobody at the top to discuss issues with.
--Submitted by a parent

Teachers are excellent. Food is above average
--Submitted by a student

I just started 7th grade at ECMS. This is my second year there, and although it can be a little overwhelming (3 projects by the 4th day of school) it is a great place. The teachers are usually all great and they are great with the kids. Almost any new kid would easily be able to join in and feel like you were always there. It is easy to get used to the atmosphere and there are some teachers that are just awesome. If you are thinking of moving here, it would be a great idea to do so. there are lots of extra-curricular/ after school activities to do for almost everyone, including the school play, which is a huge event here. And like the person said before me, it is sort of disappointing that there are no late buses this year. But other than that it is a great school.
--Submitted by a student

ECMS is a great school! The teachers are really nice, fun, and actually make learning fun. The kids are nice, and very helpful to one another. Its great to be treated equally! There are no cliques, and you can get help anywhere! So to the person who said that, well that was 4 years ago; things have most deffinatly changed! And for kids who are 'academically gifted' yeah, well everyone gets treated equally but we still all can get one on one help if we need it! The only thing that annoys me, is that there are no late buses anymore. But, besides that; ECMS is a great public school!
--Submitted by a student

I go to ECMS, and I have loved it since the first day. The teachers really make an effort to make learning fun, and if you actually look at the reviews, they are extremely outdated. As for 'academically gifted students'? All students at ECMS are treated equally, so if you want to be recognized for being smarter than everybody else, I would suggest a different school.
--Submitted by a student

This school is both educational and fun. It has great academics and hands on learning, and my daughter loves it there. Very good school, lots of friendly people.
--Submitted by a parent