Hampstead Middle School

This school handles bullying horrifically. Students are more interested in who's most popular than anything else. Many students battle with drugs, but they refuse to admit any problems like that. Many of the teachers are push overs and you don't learn anything. I had to take spanish as a language. I wouldn't have minded that, except one of the teachers do absolutely NOTHING but pick favorites and watch the movie, Shrek, all day. She buys pizza and gifts for her favorite students and fails students for not being able to understand the homework. Which is impossible when she doesn't teach anything in the first place. When the principal had to sit in on one of her classes, that's when she would actually teach us something for once. The other spanish teacher is very good though, too bad I only had her for the whole year once when I was in 8th.

i went here for 5 and 6th grade but left in 7th grade because i could not take the bullying, drama, and the staff just didnt care. THe kids there threaten to beat each other up (some do) and kids are always fighting to be the most 'popular'. Classes were amazingly easy and the teachers give you the answers during tests. I am now in a private school and i'm challenged and feel safe
--Submitted by a student

this school stinks my son gets bullied and the teachers dont care
--Submitted by a parent

I went here for 5th and 6th grade but left in 7th grade because the kids here were horible and the staff didn't even care. All of the class were too easy too. The school didn't feel safe. HMs has a dress code but most of the kids don't follow it and dress very revealing. (Almost all the girls dress this way.) Also many of the 8th grades apply to private high schools but most don't get in.
--Submitted by a parent

I have been very happy with Hampstead Middle School and it's ability to bring out the best in it's students and staff.
--Submitted by a parent

I've recently checked out the Hampstead Middle school by having my child tested. I was amazed how thorough testing is compared to my own school district. New law allows me to have testing done here. Staff is very helpful, looks for best interest of child. They actually had an entire team meet, I was not used to the concern of professionals. If I lived here, there would be no reason to move for education. I was also impressed with PTA, the smiles on teachers in the hallways, the overall atmosphere and dedication I've seen with attending after school functions. I'm honestly considering moving, this school is doing an outstanding job. And the parents are actually aware of what goes on in school. Amazing
--Submitted by a parent