Saline Middle School

I attend this schools and its a great learning experiences they excel in cross country and track and i hope to see you here i love it!!!!!!!!!

Saline MIddle School has been an excellent experience for my children-academically challenging, nurturing and empowering. We appreciate the strict rules about clothing, gum, cell phone use, etc. as it sets a tone of respect. The teachers and principal have been approachable and enthusiastic. Our children have been active in band and orchestra, both outstanding programs. The proof of the quality of Saline schools is seen in the academic success of our oldest, who is now in his third year at a first-tier university and thriving. Not a perfect school system, but an excellent one.
--Submitted by a parent

Saline Middle School is a breeding ground for hypocrisy. The administration has an incredibly strict cell phone policy, and yet they spend all their time in the halls chattering away on their own iPhones. Sixth graders, who were recently moved into the middle school building, are quarantined in their own little hallway- no one goes in, no one comes out. Struggling students are, in most cases, ignored unless their parents complain. An excellent example of the administration at Saline is the "no short shorts" policy, implemented a few years ago. The entire school was thrown into a frenzy as dozens of girls were sent to the office to change every day. Classes were even disrupted when an administrator came in on several occasions, checking for violations of the policy and punishing the offenders. It was several weeks before the mess worked itself out, although the problem resurfaces every spring. I also find it interesting that the strong supporters of Saline have several grammatical errors in their reviews.

It gave our sons a good start in life.
--Submitted by a parent

Saline Middle School is mediocre, at best. Enormous emphasis is placed on athletics and academics, and not much else. Students who struggle with classes must approach their teacher about help, not the other way around. Extremely strict rules (no gum, no hats, etc.) often go ignored by students and staff alike. Elective courses are absurd (such as Business Skills) and foreign languages are pushed. The band program is excellent, however. The administration goes absolutely nuts over some things (like gum and short shorts) and completely ignores others (like cheating). A few teachers are exceptional, but the rest are substandard.
--Submitted by a student

I'm a student here at Saline Middle School, and comparing test scores with other students from other schools, Saline has by far better scores from tests and MEAP. This is a result from a safe and hard working enviroment. All the teachers in this schools are dedicated and love their job. My fellow classmates are open and friendly to everyone. Last year, Saline Area Schools started a new program, that there are two levels of math class. The first class only completes half the algebra math book in 7th grade and the rest in 8th grade. The second class finishes the algebra book in 7th grade (620 pages) and then in 8th grade completes the geometry book (600 pages). I'm in the second class and when ever i don't understand the material my teacher is always ready to help with extra assignments. But they still assign a moderate about of homework.
--Submitted by a student

Teachers and administrators are dedicated to the learning and development of the students. They have gone out of their way to support my son both educationally and emotionally. Excellent academics, excellent arts, excellent sports program, my only hisitation is that it lacks diversity.
--Submitted by a parent

Hmm. Sorry saline. We were here on a temporary assignment. Saline is a safe environment and sheltered. They do not excel in math and science to prep on a global market. They are at a 'midwest' range. Sorry saline, but you are still not ib material or on level of germany, india, china or ohio. It is ok for midwesst but had much more interesting debates in chelsea and actually suprisingily milan. Teachers in milan were teaching at a ib level.
--Submitted by a parent

Saline Schools is a above Excellent place to have your kids grow up and learn. If you are looking for a school to send them too, this is the one!
--Submitted by a parent

Quality program with dedicated teachers. Administration is a little bit disconnected from classroom and class dynamics. New Supt. hired due to concerns about admin. in High School and Middle School. Budget cuts have impacted enrichment programs
--Submitted by a parent