Byrd Middle School

This school is not well equipped to properly handle students with disabilities/special needs, and is only marginally handicap accessible. There does seem to be a good sense of comaraderie among teachers/administrators for the most part. Based on feedback from teachers outside Byrd's system who have stronger special needs training, Byrd is not doing all they can to support my child's special needs. I've had to do much research on my own to figure out how to get proper support. If you review the test scores for special needs, you'll see Byrd has very low scores.
--Submitted by a parent

I have one child in their 3rd year at Byrd and a second child in their 1st year. I am very pleased with the academics, teachers and office administration. Child are encourage to get involved and have plenty of opportunities to strengthen their education. I find issues are addressed swiftly and with compassion! 95% of the teachers genuinely care about the children and it shows...Office Administration staff rocks! They are pleasant, investigate, communicate and resolve situations swiftly.
--Submitted by a parent

Byrd is actually really good. There are no more fights and the teachers do care for their students like their own children! There is supervision in the lunch and PE rooms,plus no one really looks at anyone in the locker-rooms.This year we received a Virginia Library Award,so overall i LOVE byrd

I love Bryd Middle School and I truly believe in Principal Pope's energy and leadership. Ms. Everage
--Submitted by a parent

It is like going into a jail. The buildings are old, with low ceilings, and no windows. There are several inspirational teachers, but most are just going through the motions. My child finds it a rather frightening place. I find the lack of a daily period for study hall to be ridiculous. The substitution, a review course called Academic Wheel, is a waste of everyone's time. The kids that do sports or have any type of lessons afterschool find it hard to do these activities and keep up with their work. There need to be some real changes.
--Submitted by a parent

Teachers nor administrators can make headway into the bullying in this school. Fights, overt sexual talk and actions - kids go to school living in fear. No supervision during lunch, and PE locker room of course is a nightmare, especially for a kid who has some special needs. I would wish this school on my worst enemy.
--Submitted by a parent

Outstanding school! Faculty really puts forth the extra effort for the students. Lots of technology usage activities for the kids. Administrators keep parents informed and are very easy to access. I will send all of my childred to Byrd.
--Submitted by a parent

Overall very good. Challenges: lunch sitting policy; field trip usage-- not applied fairly to all students; inappropriate use of mass communications, eg computer call to all homes by prinicpal saying that something happened; can't tell us what (due to privacy concerns) other than it has been taken care. It is believed that this type of call has no value. Some very talented and dedicated teaching staff.
--Submitted by a parent

I've been going to this school and have been extremely satisfied. They have a great staff Mrs. Pope (the principle) has been doing a great job. The sixth grade teachers such as Mrs. Kendig, Mrs.McGrath,Ms.Bell,Mrs.Wiliams,Ms.Madison, and Mr.Aboud to do a great job. I find Mr.Whitmoyer,Mr.Ingram,Mrs.Keel,Mr.Craig,Mr.G,and Sr.(Mr.)Diaz to be great teachers.
--Submitted by a student

My daughter studies in this school. The teachers in this school are outstanding and very enthusiastic about the development of their students. We observed that Ms. Madison, Ms. Mallon and Mrs. Roop are some of the best teachers who can bring out the best in the kids. The school also have A - Club which facilitates community service very early in the children who get A grades.
--Submitted by a parent