I T Creswell Arts Magnet Middle School

This is a great school compared to the school my chilldren use to attend. Teachers are very nice.
--Submitted by a parent

This is my son's first year at Creswell. He is a 5th grader coming from a terrible elementary school. Ms. Greco in 5th grade has made a world of difference for my son and the communication is 100% better than his elementary school. I email her and she responds within 2 hours or less. I am very pleased so far with Creswell.
--Submitted by a parent

My impression of the professionalism of the staff is very positive. However, the biggest problem that I see is the fact that auditions are not required for admission. An arts magnet school should provide unique opportunities for students who are able to demonstrate some aptitude, or at least interest, in art. In my opinion, there are too many students who are there because they live close by and not because they are serious about art.
--Submitted by a parent

I am excited about Creswell! Over the years, I have seen tremendous growth of the principal, teachers and staff. Everyone is involved in the instructional day of the students. I have come to recognize that the Arts schools seem to bring many different voices from various communities and there is a great effort made to accommodate everyone. While the school is predominately African-American, there is a community feeling there among the teachers and students, with extra effort given to helping impact the cultures of everyone. The 8th grade teachers assert particular efforts to help students prepare for high school. The teachers come with a vast knowledge of not only their subject matter, but they are equipped to handle additional needs of the schools. I love this school, the teachers and administrative staff. They are making a true mark on the community.
--Submitted by a parent

This was the worst school any of my children ever attended. Kids are out of control, wander the halls at will, and the principal is terribly controlling and excessively authoritarian. Very little learning is going on here, except in some of the arts classes. Eighth graders at this school think that 'Arts' magnet means that they will learn to be cosmetologists! I have worked in many schools and had my children in quite a few, and this school is truly unacceptable and has a terrible atmosphere as well.
--Submitted by a parent

i go to this school and its okay but art wise it could be better we could be in to more of the metro competitive activitys
--Submitted by a student

I selected 3 Metropolitan Nashville Public Magnet Middle Schools to enter my daughter's name on the school lottery. After careful consideration, I chose I.T. Creswell. So far, I am very pleased with the school and feel that no other Middle school would be a better option for her. Although I am only familiar with the 5th grade teachers, there is a great sense of warmth that I get from the other staff....regardless if I know them or not. Yes some of the students there do have attitudes, however, there are very few issues related to behavior.
--Submitted by a parent

This school is academically sound. It's the kids attitude that is the problem. Although the teachers and principles can be a little stubborn sometimes and some need to lighten up sometimes.
--Submitted by a student

It is a terrible school to enroll your child in if they are very serious about their future art career. Since a lot of students that attend that school did not go through the lottery, there is a lot of students that don't care about the arts and distract and make fun of children that actually make good grades.
--Submitted by a student

I decided to enroll my child at IT Creswell because of the different arts programs it offered. I like that the students has options. The school is clean and the design is very nice.
--Submitted by a parent