Olive Branch Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 859 students |  

PHONE: (662) 895-4610

  Nearby homes for sale

6530 South Blocker St

Olive Branch, MS 38654

DeSoto County | Map

Desoto County School District

Notice an inaccuracy? Let us know!

GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools
evaluation criteria

Community Rating

Read all 14 reviews
ADVERTISEMENT

Olive Branch Middle School serves grades 6-8 in the Desoto County School District. It is among the few public middle schools in Mississippi to receive a distinguished GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10.

This school has an average Community Rating of 3 out of 5 stars, based on reviews from 25 school community members.

Learn more about this school's teachers and students.

School highlights:

Band; Football; Student council / student government
More »
Are you the principal? Complete your school's profile
Compare to nearby schools
Larger map »
 
COMPARESCHOOLGREATSCHOOLS RATING COMMUNITY RATING


1.9 miles


3.6 miles


4.9 miles


5.2 miles

Select two or more to compare

Recent Reviews

Share your experience

Review this school

Community Rating

Read all 14 reviews
  • Principal leadership
  • Teacher quality
  • Parent involvement
Posted on Oct 3, 2011
Report it

If football is your priority this is your school. It's actually a class! They don't offer PE to girls, they must take cheer! Very lacking in teachers who enjoy their career & want to learn newer ways of teaching that excites students. There are teachers who are superb & make class interesting but they are in the minority. The screaming of teachers in class is unacceptable. The lack of help with student problems is horrible as the teachers and 6th grade principle constantly said "kids are mean in middle school" when our child was constantly bullied. So threatening we had to enroll our child in self-defense classes! My child had a teacher who said "Muslims were bad & hobo's were sinners"- nothing was done when it was reported. Kids are scared of those who are different and seem to segregate themselves, which is tragic in today's society. Due to cutbacks counseling cost $90, they did away with their gifted programs & field trips. I have had 2 positive encounters with the principal & one that was less than professional. The band program is excellent. It appears the area has grown quicker than the county & taxes can manage. The reputation is not true, don't move here for the schools!
--Submitted by a parent

Posted on Mar 4, 2010
Report it

I do agree that the guidance counselors are not performing the way they should be. They are not interested in the things the children are going through. Some kids do have personal issues that they would rather not speak with their parents about and that's where the guidance counselors step in. I can't say that about them. They are not approachable for the kids at all. It seems that all of them (the teachers) have attitudes and then wander why the kids possess them as well. I am so sick of the teacher saying they are here to help us. They should really look at their behaviour! I am having problems with specific teachers telling my child he is talking but when others are talking and they are being patted on the hand and told to be quiet (never being put out in the hall or anything) is very disturbing.
--Submitted by a parent

Posted on Aug 18, 2009
Report it

My name is Matthew and I am currently in the eighth grade. While I dislike many of my peers I find this school fun to attend. It appears many people that communication is a problem and all I have to say is that my parents have never had a problem setting up a parent teacher conference. This school is big on sports (mostly football) just like many Mississippi schools as well as education.
--Submitted by a parent

Posted on Jun 5, 2009
Report it

I love this school. I would not want to work anywhere else. We have a great group off teachers and prinicipals. I honestly believe we are the best school in north mississippi.
--Submitted by a teacher

Posted on Feb 11, 2009
Report it

I have a 7th grader this year and she is struggling. I've tried to remedy problems by going thru the teachers and counselors who promise help but see no results. The lack of communication is the most upsetting. Teachers rarely email me back and the their words and actions are completely different. I am worried that my child will not be successful because of the lack of follow thru, information and communication from the staff.
--Submitted by a parent

Posted on Jan 7, 2008
Report it

I am a student at Olive Branch Middle, and I really love this school. Almost no problems in it, except the horribly long lunch line. Sometimes it take 20 minutes to get your lunch! But other than that, OBMS is a great school. Great teachers, and awesome principals.
--Submitted by a student

Posted on May 22, 2007
Report it

I have two children in the Olive Branch district from OBES, Chickasaw, OBIS, and now the eldest at OBMS. I will agree their is not much parent participation as parents are used to from the other schools, but let's face it, this is junior high. Besides, at this age children don't want to see their parent(s)coming to the school every day. I have never had a problem with teachers not calling me back, although they prefer email. Besides, these teachers teach several children on a daily basis. Most teachers teach more than one subject plus extra curricular activities. The only problems I saw with this school were sanitation problems inside the boys bathrooms and the lunch situation. If your child's lunch period is last and they have run out of food, Oh well! Overall great school, great teachers!
--Submitted by a parent

Posted on May 1, 2005
Report it

this school is a great place and has a great enviroment. The teachers do hand out progress reports and if you are not getting them then that means your child isn't showing them to you. our guidance councelors are wonderful people and would do anything for your child. The teachers are great and they do everything to help kids understand what they are teaching. I know that obms does have its downsides like the bathrooms or the lunch food but, its a public school what do you expect? Your childs not going to always have a gourmet meal. Every school has its downsides. obms is a great school!
--Submitted by a student

Posted on Apr 29, 2005
Report it

I am both a parent and a teacher of students at this school. My sons have adjusted nicely to their new school. I am very impressed with the way the resource program is run at this school. The Learning Labs are a plus! My son has had good experiences in band, choir, SPOTLIGHT, and his advanced academic classes. The biggest adjustment for us has been the block schedule. It is hard to get used to, but it allows for the students to participate in more activities. My biggest disappointment is that the PTA does not seem to push for (or want)new members. I asked about joining and never received an answer. This is discouraging to me as a parent and as a teacher.
--Submitted by a teacher

Posted on Jan 12, 2005
Report it

This school limits the parents involvment and discourages parent teacher relationships. It is next to impossible to speak with a teacher. You do not know how your child is doing in school until you receive the 9 weeks reports. The teachers will not return calls nor send out progress reports on a consistent basis. One teacher did not grade any papers until the end of the 9 weeks. The guidance office does not work well with the children nor the parents. They are very negative and not at all flexible. This is not a productive nor emotionally positive environment for our children. What a Shame!
--Submitted by a parent


Last modified
ADVERTISEMENT

Connect With Us

Sign up for daily tips and ideas that will enrich your child's education.

Middle School Community

More conversations »

Got a question about middle schools?

Submit
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT