Butler Middle School

The Honors Program at Butler is excellent. There are great Teachers and insightful Counselors and Coaches that really care about the kids at the school who want to learn and achieve academic excellence. Also, Butler Middle School is the only middle school I have seen that has a world class community recreation center and vast well groomed athletic fields next to the school. Having a lot of physical activity is an essential element for all children's education, but for Junior High kids it makes all the difference. Kids at that age need a lot of physical activity and benefit greatly from feeling the impact of daily working outs. There is an olympic sized ice rink. A diving pool, several lap pools, racket ball, basketball, weight room, etc. Combining academic excellence with physical fitness excellence is the key to helping kids feel great about themselves & achieving their full potential. My older boys are now in Medical School, just finished a top MBA program & works for a leading medical device firm and a third accepted into a top doctoral program. Our younger children are all on their way thanks to Butler. With the current remodeling - It will be Even Better!
--Submitted by a parent

I am a nineth grader at Butler Middle School right now, and quite a bit of the info is incorrect. there are some pretty bad teachers, but you can transfer out or take different classes. The work is challenging especially the honors program, if you are up to the challenge. we have good GPAs because we work for them. Yes, the cafeteria's food isnt good, but what school lunch is? yes, there are groups of kids who arent exactly non judgemental or nice. there is a program against bullying and I dont see any at all. There is a new program that requires turning assignments in on time that is working. We are not allowed to make up work that much at all. If you are put in the same math class, its cause you didnt learn the curriculum. The office is great, so is academics dont know about minorities.

Butler has some very good teachers and it has some of the worst teachers that I have encountered. The school may boast about its GPA, some of that may be due to the work not being challenging enough, therefore, it doesn't take much. The lunchroom quality is dismal. If you have a child with certain food restrictions,(Vegetarians and religious guidelines) they will be hard pressed to find a lunch here that is suitable. I am on this site to read other reviews so we can transfer!!!!
--Submitted by a parent

I was worried about my daughter starting the 7th grade, understanding how the middle school years can be some of the hardest for a girl. Now she is almost done with 8th grade and BMS has fostered a environment of strong support and learning. She has excelled in her classes, and when she hits bumps, any one of her teachers take the time to help her. She is in good hands. Open communication is key in any school. Get involved. Ask questions. I am very happy with BMS.
--Submitted by a parent

uplifting and positive environment, supportive teachers, supports arts and creative opportunities, best middle school our kids have gone to thus far
--Submitted by a parent

This school has great teachers and staff. However, it is still like any middle school. There are always problems with students, and I have to say, if you don't fit the 'popular' profile, life is just that much harder. So, if you want amazing education, where most 9th graders take geometry or algebra 2, come here! But if you don't like dealing with (sorry) judgmental students, this isn't the most accepting place.
--Submitted by a student

The Absolute best school i have ever been at, the Teachers are world class! and the Students could never be better. What an amazing school. I have talked with the Principle and 80% of the students have A's average.
--Submitted by a parent

I have two children, twins, who went to BMS and are now Sophomores at Brighton. I've taught as a substitute at Albion, Evergreen, Churchill, just to name a few. My best experience was at BMS. As for the person who complained that their child took the same math two years in a row. If they can't pass math they should take the class over, you need a strong foundation. On the other hand, if they're excelling beyond the classes available, BMS will work with you. The school will work with you. As a parent and substitute I've always been treated very well by the staff.
--Submitted by Marti Tominaga, a teacher

I have had three children attend BMS. The counseling office has been very involved with my family and our issues and helped my children through many difficult times, and helped them stay on the right track. The school staff has been very supportive to our family. I feel they care about the children at their school. Dress code is strict. There are some amazing teachers and there are a few that I struggled with. The kids at the school are typical pre-teens and teens. There is more diversity than in previous years which is awesome. The Cottonwood Heights Rec Center is next door and is utilized by the school in physical ed. It's a great school. I believe when there has been a problem at school with a child that the parents need to start taking some responsibility in teaching their kids respect and kindness from home.
--Submitted by Lori Ivory, a parent

Our experience at BMS has been a nightmare. There is so much bullying going on. When you try to address the issue, they ask you for proof. They encourage you to talk to them, but then push you away and tell you to move schools be cause there is nothing they can do. My daughter is constantly being verball harrassed in the halls. Academics are awful. They do not hold the kids responsible to get their HW in and they are allowed to make up test after test and HW assignment until they are correct. My child has been doing the same math for two years. Never have I ever experienced this.
--Submitted by a parent