Delton-Kellogg Middle School

My child is a high performing student and an excellent athlete. He receives straight 'A's' and his scores are in the upper 5% on both state and national tests. Delton does a poor job in dealing with these types of students. My son is not challenged and some teachers/administrators actually pick on him because of his talents. I woud not recommend Delton for the high achieving student or athlete.
—Submitted by a parent

I have been to multiple districts and find that most of the teachers at Delton are of the most loving bunch I have seen. They will bend over backwards and put in many extra hours. The problem I see is lack of parent involvement, now don't get me wrong, there is some, but complaining doesn't get you far if you are not willing to partner up with the school and get to the root of the problems. I truely believe that it takes a village to raise a child and if you are expecting the school to do it alone, it will never work. Parents have to put in the time and effort to get their kids through school as well. Don't blame the teachers or administrators if your kids are failing. Look into the problem and get involved for your child to succeed!
—Submitted by a parent

We moved here from Hawaii. Big change for kids that have never seen snow. From the first day, the school ,students and the whole community were great, this is a truly greatschool. My kids don't want to move back to Hawaii, need I say more?
—Submitted by a parent

We have been involved with many school districts. This school district has more caring teachers and administrators, more involved parents and volunteers, than any of the districts we have previously encountered.
—Submitted by a parent

Delton Schools lack in so many areas, but a quality education can be acheived if parents get involved. Most of the teachers go above and beyond to help their students. The sports programs however, are by far some of the worst in southwestern Michigan. Favoritism rules in sports. Considering these factors, Delton only receives a 2.5 from me.
—Submitted by a parent

I believe this school has teachers who are dedicated to improving the students lives, beyond just academics. They work very hard, going in on weekends and spending hours before or after school. Many of these hours are for helping struggling students, or creating lessons that are fun and exciting. The new principal is making the atmosphere a little more parent friendly. People that have problems with Delton Schools are not involved or supporting the educational process, staff, teachers, or administrators. Many students excel beyond their years at Delton, this is due to the quality education and student's actual ambition to learn. The only real problem is statewide funding for public education. Keep up the great work DK!
—Submitted by a parent

I think that Delton Kellogg Middle School needs a lot of work. 'Problem Solving' doesn't help. Obviously kids are going down there for the same reasons, over and over again, so it's not working.Anyways, Delton's 8th Math and Social Studies teachers really push you hard and get you ready for High School.
—Submitted by a student

I appreciate the academic posture, but the habit of promoting children who are falling behind without meeting the curriculum standards is unnerving. Otherwise, the extracurricular and sports activities are plenty and the parental involvement is encouraging.
—Submitted by Curtis, a parent

Delton kellogg Middle school is by far the worst of the three schools at Delton. Parent participation is NOT encouraged, The overall attitude of the school is 'OH-well'. Children who struggle in even one area are left on their own, and problems are dealt with by sending students to the 'problem solving room' which is basically a room to get the students out of the teachers hair. The curicullum is good, but the people teaching it are not. Most programs are good, art, woodshop, band, music,choir, computers.
—Submitted by a parent