Short Pump Middle School

This school was gone downhilll this year. The class sizes are huge--my child's classes range from 31-39 kids per class. Many teachers left to go to Holman. The school is very disorganzised with kids only being given 1 day's notice for some cumlative tests, and no study or review sessions. Teachers don't return assignments for weeks and grades are only posted once a month. I loved this school last year, but now I'm planning to pull my child out and send them to private school.
--Submitted by a parent

I just transfered from First Flight Middle School to Short Pump and it is a wonderful school i like it so much more than my old school.
--Submitted by a student

I am currently an eighth grader at Short Pump Middle School. I believe that while I am attending this beautiful scool with lots of friends and no bullying, i am also getting an excellent education. At my old school I worked so so so hard and recieved straight C's but the teachers at Short Pump use different methods and I've noticed an improvement in my grades, straight A's!!! GO SHORT PUMP PUMAS!!! WOOT!!!
--Submitted by a student

this school Is the best because of the teachers, students and everything about this school is fantasatic im in 7th grade and this is the bet school ever!
--Submitted by a student

I'm an eight grader at Short Pump, and I've had the best years of my life here. While some of the teachers I've had haven't been the most pleasant, all of the teachers are fantastic and really know what they teach. We have great sports teamS, and a great band, chorus, and strings. I have really enjoyed my time here, and am sad that my time is almost over. Go Pumas!
--Submitted by a student

this school is amazing my daughter loves it. they do so much more then they need to for her. they are so nice and the teachers are willing to teach!
--Submitted by a parent

This school is unsatisfactory in almost every way. Too much homework, minimal lighting, and oppressive teachers. The only plus side is the henrico public schools Ibook
--Submitted by a parent

I love that school and so does my child! Plus the teachers there are excellent!
--Submitted by a parent

I take one small issue with your ratings. I believe excellence begins at the top. Based on my direct involvement with the Principal Leadership at SPMS, I would rate it Excellent. In particular, their commitment to school safety is outstanding and I applaud that. Dan L.
--Submitted by a parent

this is the best school a parent could send you to. and mrs. Alley and ms. Duke are the best teachers and nicest (teaching 6th grade) i highly suggest you for the school and the teachers/staff
--Submitted by a student