Commack Middle School

Commack is extremely blessed. The parents are very involved and truly care! The teachers are excellent. My experience with the Middle School was good. The 2 elementary school s were friendlier, But I must say the guidance couselors and Vice Principal were very helpful anytime I needed them! We have graduated now and moved onto High School but I must say Excellent experience all and all.
--Submitted by a parent

I was a student at the Commack Middle School the past three years. I was in honors classes all three years. In sixth grade the student work quality was great in the honors classes, but I and other honors students have begun to notice that Commack Middle School just enrolls students that don't deserve it into the honors programs. The academics are great, along with all the scores on state tests, but I feel that the support program is lacking for some students. Teachers and guidence concelors favored some students over others. Although Commack Middle School is a great academic school, the teachers don't exactly know how to give the students much slef esteem during theese crucial years. Also, the 'three houses' system is almost premoting the fact that students shouldn't get to know other students and should only stick to getting to know a certain group of kids.
--Submitted by a student

This school once was an excellent school but has deteriorated academically over the years. Three tracts were once provided to optimize a child's academic abitlity. Now, they only offer a one track fits all 700 plus students (that's per grade) except math and science which have an honors track as well as regular. The parents are too busy to notice what has happened to the academics at the school. They spend much time reviewing for state tests because those scores are in Newsday.
--Submitted by a parent

The Honors classes offered at Commack Middle School are not truly 'Honors' quality. CMS is a microcosm of the entire school district. Large in size, its multiple layered bureaucracy prefers to maintain and defend the status quo, which is unfortunate for the children passing through it. Commonly, teachers will tailor their classroom activities and homework to prepare their students for upcoming standardized tests. Given the strong demographics of the student body, scoring well on these tests is not a laudable achievement. The school district lacks imagination and adaptability. If you have a bright child, look elsewhere.
--Submitted by a parent

I feel that the middle school is wonderful. The teachers and staff are top notch. I really have no complaints.
--Submitted by Elaine, a parent

Wonderful academics, wonderful teachers, But Commack Dosent even have a pool for the kids.
--Submitted by a former student

commack middle school is a blue ribbon school with high excellence in achievement. The teachers are very dedicated to their students and provide alot of extra time for the students after to for extra help. Their are also other programs for students with special needs. this is a school dedicated to their students.
--Submitted by a parent

Its a great school its one of the best and it's a blue ribbion school!