Charles Town Middle School

Being a grandmother and university literacy professor, I rate the school's academic and fine arts programs, a 5! Thank you for your instructional awareness and assistance with diverse students. A Happy Grandmother!

this school is a very good school. i finish my last middle year at charlestown middle school i love this school i miss it very much. it has great teachers and great staff i ended up as being top eight grader i remenber when i was in 6th grade i didnt knew anything but once i went to ctms i got good grades.
--Submitted by a student

I go to this school and it may be poor but it rocks we have great teachers and a good school.everyone is always there thats why its over growed cause its awesome
--Submitted by a student

Charles Town middle school is a great school they are opening another middle school called Wilwood so CTMS won't be so overcrowded like it is.
--Submitted by a student

More PE? I think what needs to be addressed is the lack of languages offered, not cutting back on the only one offered so kids can go to gym more. CTMS's biggest problem is class size. Teachers and administration are overwhelmed with large classes. The school is way too small for the number of students.
--Submitted by a teacher

I have been somewhat disappointed with this school, but I am remaining hopeful for my 8th grader. We recently relocated from Virginia and my first impression was based on lack of communication. For whatever reason, phones are not answered regularly, the school website is not maintained (no emails posted), parent information was delayed to second week, no formality to open house (no principal introducation), though clean today, water-stained ceiling tiles/bathroom mirrors need replacing, and bathrooms are not quality clean. It is overcrowded but there are things that could be done differently (i.e. stagger bell schedules to reduce hall traffic; alternate days for PE/Spanish so more can get PE; keep communication open via emails, etc.). I do think the teachers/administration are overwhelmed and cannot keep up with the numbers, which is understandable, but modifications can and should be made. As a parent, you must become and remain involved for your child's education.
--Submitted by Susan Houck, a parent