Longwood Middle School

I am very happy with the education that my daughter received at Longwood Middle School. The House concept really encourages school sips diarist. they have a lot of programs and an active PTA, especially for such a large school. The staff is very caring and the administration is great. The classrooms are not as open as they used to be. LMS provides a great transition to junior high school. They do have a lot of programs for kids- many clubs, intramural sports and drama club after school, orchestra, band and chorus before school.
—Submitted by a parent

This school is one of the worst I've encountered and I've had experience with a few different schools. The elementary schools are very good, however, past that point it is not a good district. The middle school is an open classroom concept that most children struggle with, so even very good students could be doing much better elsewhere. 250 kids in one room with only dividers for noise barriers is confusing and noisy. The district explains it away by saying that the kids tune it out, like watching TV, but don't believe it. There are so many children that if your child isn't one of the golden few, they will not have a shot at any special programs. They had like 125 openings for clubs and about 650 kids. Same problem exists for sports and drama. I must mention that the elementary special education chairperson is rude and condescending. There is nothing good that I can say except that I believe the teachers are trying their best under very adverse conditions. Stay away.
—Submitted by a parent

MY child went to this school and he thought that this school was really good. During the years he was there he got honoral and high honoral for each Quarter. His teachers teached him everything he needed to know enetering the junior high school. I feel pleased with the friendly teachers and staff
—Submitted by a parent

I would suggest when your child is entering 5th grade, send them to private school for 2 years, or home shool. Not the greatest school. Most of the schools in Longwood are good, but this one is the worse.
—Submitted by a parent

i really like this school and i think that it has safe rules. i feel like i can feel safe at my school. my teachers are really nice.i like my principals.I LOVE MY SCHOOL!!!!!
—Submitted by a student

This school has improved a whole lot under the leadership of the three principals. Great school, great programs for academics, I would recommend this school to any parent.
—Submitted by a parent

I find this school to have a very good staff. The teachers, guidance counselors and principals all seem to be very attentive and good with communication between the students and the parents. I don't care for the open classrooms and feel it has to be noisy and disrupting at times. I believe walls should be put into that school. The only other issue I have is the amount of students in the school. I think there should be another school built for the district to make it more manageable especially when it's open house or you're attending an event at the school. It is very chaotic to have so many people at these events in addition to the students and I think it probably takes away from the personalization of the children. All that being said, the school does have great school spirit and my child is doing well there.
—Submitted by a parent

I have a ten year old son in the Longwood Middle School. Overall, we find the academic quality acceptable. They do provide music, sports and extracurricular activities for all students and children are encouraged to participate. We have had no problems with safety and have found the teachers and staff helpful and cooporative.
—Submitted by a parent

The teaching methods in this school were diverse. The open classrooms were a deterrant to learning at times due to the noise level. Teacher/parent communication was excellent and extracurricular activities were abundant and well managed. School spirit is encouraged and displayed by both students and staff.
—Submitted by a parent