McLoughlin Middle School

I love this school. (: It is so awesome and great. The teachers a cool. My 6th grade math teacher, ms. Pappan is the BEST. I love you. Sincerely, Denisa Husic

The previous Principal was excellent. The high-ranking comments from 2009 and before were because of his leadership, in my opinion. The current Principal is terrible. There are non-stop verbal fights between students using vulgarities I cannot repeat here, increasing in intensity because the problem isn't dealt with promptly. Eventually these verbal conflicts become physical altercations, not just between 2 students, but between gangs of friends (because it escalates to that extreme). This would have never happened with the previous administration. The kids fear for their safety and there is little supervision or protection. One security guard simply walked away when my student asked for help. When a girl called my daughter "Ugly," the counselor's response was, "Well have you looked in the mirror lately?" The Principal's way of dealing with the violent girl cliques is to create a new one called the "Sisterhood" Group. From what I understand, this group was established to get the bullies and their victims together to "work things out." It isn't working.
--Submitted by a parent

Mac is about test scores, nothing more. Every year, the teachers tell the students about how important the WASL is. Being able to pass a single test is a lousy indicator. (The DMV makes us all take a standardized test, too. How was your drive home from work today?) The teachers are fine for the most part, but the school policies are for the benefit of the administration, not the students.
--Submitted by a parent

I feel that there is not enough supervision at this school. There are a lot of fights, and it isn't very safe. There are a lot of rough kids too. I will be trying to get my son into a different school for next year.
--Submitted by a parent

I have been on the PTA every year for the last 3 years. I have gone to every parent meeting. I have volunteered for almost every function. However, I know that people on this many people who are criticizing the school have not been to a meeting, have not helped out at a family night. I also know from personally meeting with the Mr. Reeves that the test scores have gone up, discipline rates have gone down, and student moral & involvement has also increased. For the parent who thinks that mac attire is hard to handle. Think about it...Walmart $10.00 shirts compared to Nordstroms $50.00 t shirts. Does your child really need clothes that can cost the same as a electric bill or the garbage bill. I know for a fact the PTA even gave Mr. Reeves money to help students get at least 1 or 2 shirts that wearable.
--Submitted by a parent

I Hate Mac attire. its stupid and there is no need for it, it does nothing. other than that its okay?
--Submitted by a student

This school is awesome! :) all these reviews are nothing like the actual school! i guess you will just have to come here to find out! mr mccoy and mr six rock!
--Submitted by a student

Some teachers really care and some you have to keep on them to help with your child, they seem to busy to give that extra effort to a child who asks for help. the principal tries to help but still waiting for the teachers to respond. the dress code is the most horrific idea I have seen and to try and hold back all the children who's parents can afford clothes is unfair to these kids who are trying to grow and find themselves. Also with a school that has no lockers for these kids to put there belongings, and made to wear a backpack all day and no place to put there gym clothes, lunches or different classes during the day is as close to a bad learning enviroment as it gets. If you are thinking about enrolling in this school please look around to other schools, planning to move!!
--Submitted by a parent

i miss this school so much i loved it the teachers classes principles ect. it was over all an amazing school im a sophmore now and if i could go back and do it all again i would

i go there and i swear i love it. my mom loves that they have honor classes and the staff are very nice
--Submitted by a student