Avenel Middle School

I was a student at this school from 2003-2004 and it was the worst educational experience I ever received. The teaching was mediocre, they had no grasp on disciplinary actions towards their students, and did not have an effective anti-bullying program.The bullying that was performed on me was so severe (and the faculty didn't do anything to stop it) I eventually moved to where there was a better educational system. When I switched Middle schools my GPA rose significantly and comparing the two schools I feel the teachers at Avenel rushed through their lessons. This may have changed over the years, but I would never recommend this school to any parent.

Avenel Middle School, is is not a great school academically, or structurally my son attended this school and I was very disappointed. The staff do not address issues that needs to be address with the students such as inappropriate behavior in the hallways, lunchroom, and while they are waiting for the bus. However, they are quick to send a student to the principal's office for laughing in a classroom. I am glad that my son no longer attend this school, poor structure. The worst school in woodbridge township. In addition the students should be wearing uniforms, and maybe they will concentrate on their education more, such as Wms, Ims, Cms and Fms.
--Submitted by a parent

Avenel Middle School is one of the worst run schools in a township known for poorly run schools. Out of 5 middle schools in Woodbridge Twp., AMS has the lowest (by far) percentage of teachers with advanced degrees. The school is run like a prison with the principal and assistant principal not being in touch with the needs of the students. The only way to improve the school would be to fire both of these people and replace them with more qualified people. They also need better qualified teachers. I am happy that my child will be out of this school in June.
--Submitted by a parent

very good school !! there are alot of nice people and good teachers , i love this school so much
--Submitted by a student

School was horrible. Never did anything to improve the school. They took action without asking the board.
--Submitted by a student

I am very very disappointed with the standard of the school. We are new to this school and district. The girls in the school are unruly, indisciplined and most important the school, the faculty nor the Vice Principal is doing anything to improve this unruly behavior. Things happen right in front of their eyes and teachers conveniently chose to ignore the whole situation. There is indiscipline, cursing, etc. etc happening in the school bus, the classroom, and the school. The Principal, the vice Principal and the teachers must take action towards this.
--Submitted by a parent

This school is alright. My daughter went there and just graduated.
--Submitted by a parent

This was a good for my son academically I found the teachers to be qualified. Although they sometimes lacked in supplies. They had a good music department and athletic department. I found it to be a safe school in comparison to some other schools in the inner city such as Linden, Elizabeth and Newark, NJ.
--Submitted by a parent

Good school but less space.
--Submitted by a former student

Avenel Middle School provides a quality education for my child. I wish he was closer to home but AMS is a more modern facility. The teachers are qualified and are supportive. So is the guidance and health department. There is a homework hotline where all teacher assignments are available as well as an attendance hotline. If my child, for whatever reason, does not show up at school, I will be contacted. There is also an after school detention and late bus, parents are given 24 hours notice when their child has to attend. Administration is tough, but fair. If a child wants to act out because there's a substitute, they WILL be in detention until 4:00! I do wish that there were more appealing after school activities, especially involving sports.Breakfast/Lunch is expensive but unusually appealing to the middle school child, so it's worth the cost.
--Submitted by AC, a parent