Moore Square Museum Magnet Middle School

As a former employee, I can truly say that I would not recommend this school! Administration is weak and because this is a base school, the problems within the community are seen within the school itself. The front office staff seem worse than the kids at times. They gossip constantly about their coworkers and talk ugly to whomever they choose. The teachers, on the other hand, are wonderful (AWESOME) and deserve students that will respect them. But there are so many troubled kids in each class that it frustrates both teachers and the students that want to learn. They put their best face on during tours so what parents see is a performance and not the truth. The staff and students are told about the tours in advanced. Glad my kids don't have to go here!!!
—Submitted by a teacher

I strongly disagree with the negative comments made about the school as a whole. After conducting a two-year search for the best-fit school for my son to attend I was thrilled when he was selected to attend Moore Square. Coming from a very poorly run elementray school I consider the responsive staff (both teachers and administrators) a blessing. My son is in his first year and loves it, he is enthused about the assignments, outings and activities. Additionally, I find the weekly telephone messages from the principal invaluable. Speaking as the parent of a high functioning autistic I couldn't ask for a more supportive and encouraging environment.
—Submitted by a parent

Staff is great, they offer a supportive and challenging environment for the kids.
—Submitted by a parent

hands on; teachers are great; not alot of homework so we can have more family time which i feel is very important
—Submitted by a parent

2009-2010 has been my girls first year at M2M3. And I am sad to say that i have been very disappointed with the school, students and staff. They will not return ever!!!!
—Submitted by a parent

As one of the many 'former' teachers of the Moore Square experience I would highly recommend anyone who is considering placing their child in this school to visit it first. And please visit it while school is in session. Notice the class changes and lunchroom atmosphere. I was there for many grueling years and it never got any less painful to walk through those doors each morning. It was a very hostile learning environment to say the least. The teachers were great. Unfortunately they were not treated with much respect. Administration was present at best but not effective nor supportive. I saw many parents remove their kids throughout my years there and I never once blamed them. Do your homework on this school before you sign up. You'll thank yourself.
—Submitted by a teacher

This is our third & final year at Moore Square. Our student has done well academically. The school has good points: dedicated, National Board Certified professional teachers who challenge students; afterschool clubs such as Strings,Drama and Beta club. Intramural sports, too. That said, the school has real problems. Many daily influences are bad. Our student's siblings will not enroll here. Core problems, I believe, are related to the troubled home lives of the school's base population, which bleed into the school. Discipline and behavior have been continual problems since Day No. 1. When accessible, administration is unresponsive. Conversation doesn't bring positive change. PTA hasn't helped. School is beautiful, great location. But bricks don't make great schools. Meaningful changes need to happen in order for Moore Square to realize its promise and remain a magnet school.
—Submitted by a parent

Im sorry but i beg to differ with the recent comment, this is an actual student from Moore Square, you want to know the real truth about this school? it is corrupt and the teachers cant take care of the students, they are disrespectful towards the staff and the students. This school may look nice on the outside but in the inside its bad, dont judge a book by its cover. sure the after-school activities are fine, but is it really worth all the bad influence? and I've had many racist comments said towards me and I'm tired of all the bad things going on.
—Submitted by Disappointed Soul, a student

My child is in their third year at this school, loves it, and is a straight A student. Liaison with museums, government offices and businesses in the school's downtown neighborhood is highly enriching.I have heard mixed views about teacher quality; all of my child's teachers have been good, some have been truly outstanding. Drama program and after-school drama club has been very important to my child; they performed a highly original work this winter, written by the teacher and developed through improvisation by the students; it was very entertaining and thought-provoking; impressive. I have witnessed some 'non-compliance' by students, and consider teacher-applied discipline too lax on a couple of occasions; however, I cannot say if the behaviour I saw was general, or a result of occasional high spirits. Counselling team is responsive,sensitive, very professional. Facility is absolutely beautiful. No inter-school sports, (not a requirement for us, but essential for some).
—Submitted by a parent