Deal Middle School

Alice Deal Middle School is an excellent middle school, and could even be called the best public middle in D.C. The teachers are fantastic, as well as the staff, who are, despite being busy, never mind having a chat with a parent or student! The education is challenging but rewarding, leaving many students with feelings of accomplishment after each year. My own son has improved his B- average grades in elementary school to an A average at Deal! However, there are a few issues that could be resolved with a few tweaks. There are many students at Deal, and many students are not from the surrounding communities. This means bullying is a prevalent issue, along with language among students and misbehavior. But these are small issues, besides the second one. Almost every day my son comes home and as he does his homework, he tells me about how many "ghetto" students use extremely foul language, and how lots of teachers don't do anything about it. he also tells me that they talk about inappropriate subjects, which I have experience first-hand while visiting once. If teachers and staff would pay more attention to this, I believe the issue would be solved. Deal rocks!! :)
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im going to this school next year (7th grade) and a lot of my friends parents say this is a great school !!! they have many sports and extra-curricular activities. also their test scores are fantastic and they are a very diverse school

I want to congratulate Alice Deal's all teachers, staff and principal! I have two kids in 7th and 8th grades and I am very happy with the school, because it has excellent teachers, a strong leadership and relevant academic programs that really help to my kids. Congratulations for your work!!! Jose Marquez.
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My child is a 7th grader at Deal and absolutely loves it. She is doing well academically and socially, and I am pleased with how well the school is managed. Its big, but organized in a way that enables the kids to feel part of a smaller community within the school. Her teachers and the assistant principal for her grade know her --- for good and for ill :) We have been pleased with the experience
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My daughter is a six grader at Deal this year and the transition of bringing six graders into the school this year has been the best experience ever. The teachers are great, they really care about their students and stay on top of their studies and communicate well not only with the students but the parents as well. The administration staff is wonderful and they are always on point at all times. Ms. Kim is a great Principal, she encourages her student to achieve and excel for the best and to make sure that they are heading that way there is always available resources to help them achieve. The best thing I love there as a parent is Edline, it is the best tool a parent can have. It keeps you updated on your child grades at all times every school needs this tool.
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Both of our children attended Deal and had wonderful educational and social experiences. The rich diversity of the school population, the strength and professionalism of the teachers and administrators, the International Baccalaureate program and the fully modernized building combine to create a wonderful learning environment.
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All three of our children have gone to Deal, and it is amazing how the school has changed over the years. The renovation, leadership, faculty has brought new enthusiasm and positive energy.
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I am an African-American parent of a 7th grader at Deal. My eldest son also attended Deal and is having a great time now at Wilson. Deal is an important school in the District because it demonstrates the important role that multicultural schools have in ridding the world of unwarranted fears, misconceptions, and negative stereotypes of groups outside of our own neighborhoods. Ms. Kim is an effective leader and in addition to demanding academic excellence from all students, understands that cultural fluency is an ideal to work toward each and every day.
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Deal has been transformed into a fantastic school. My son's teachers know him well--his strengths and his weaknesses. They have motivated him to be a better student, and they have also gotten him excited about what they're teaching. I am also so impressed with how available they are after school and at lunchtime, if he needs extra help or has questions. They are also very responsive anytime I've had a question or concern. Deal is a positive, orderly school where the teachers expect a lot from their students but also offer plenty of support to help them succeed.
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Hello people i am a student at deal and i think that deal is such a great school for students wanting to expand there life styles friendship's and other things. I know that i have i have changed alot . When i came to school i thought i would be with a lot of stuck up teachers and students. When you come they open there arms to everyone no matter what. Deal is a great school. I have made many friend that were in of different races and cultures. I never knew that i would ever have as many jewish friends as i thought i did. I love all my friend. Everyone fits in perfect we don't make fun of anyone everyone have there own style and way of life. And as students we respect it.
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