615 East Barbara Court
Nixa, MO 65714

Terrible approach at issues, several teachers are lacking effective methods of learning (The whole point of school) and instead prefer to give piles of homework each night, they ignore people asking for help and put you down for not being caught up or being confused. The last time I had a good learning experience was in Springfield. My grades are suffering because I cant keep up with the ridiculous amounts of homework in classes. Everyone that I have talked to all agree that English (I and II) are terribly taught, and pile homework on every student. I can only agree, I cant remember the last time we had a day to catch up on work, so instead I find myself staying up late relying on coffee to finish assignments.

If you are looking at reviews to find the best school, then please look further. There is apparently an influx of students to Nixa due to the ratings. My family was one of the new transplants to this area If you are not from MO and are new, they will have your child tested, and “IF” there is a spot, then your child may get into an honors course. The spots are usually full of students already in the Nixa public schools. Your child will also be placed in whatever electives that are left open, such as Home Ec (FACS) or study hall. Your child will be targeted as an outsider from the kids who apparently are not nice to kids who aren’t a from here. I am not talking about ethnicity or orientation, which apparently is an issue as well, but kids are simply targeted for not being “from” this area. The school is underfunded, as are most MO schools, and it shows. If you look at the stats, it shows a high percentage of pass rates on things such as algebra tests, which is great. But considering that only 17% of the school even takes an algebra course, it isn’t great at all. Especially when chances are that your exceptionally gifted child won’t be one of them. They will give the speech on how crowded the school is, but that they can’t accommodate all new students into honors classes.I would definitely look at other schools, and if you have the means, other areas. Like other reviewers, we will be exiting this school.

The principal in this school lacks professionalism in decision making and attire. There are so many new teachers every year. This is an indication that administration is the problem. It’s a “mean girls club” and she is the leader. Parents are not welcome in this school. No music programs or fine arts nights. They do fundraisers but no one knows where the money goes. I wish we would have moved to Mathews side of town.

I have 2 children, one entering and one exiting Summit. I feel lucky that my children go to this school. My oldest is now prepared for middle school and my youngest is excited to begin intermediate school. We have had an amazing experience at this school. I wanted to leave a review because the other 2 reviews were negative and our experience couldn’t be further from that.

My experience at JTSD is one like non other the teachers are amazing and always there for you. And they have made school a fun environment to be in by letting us be more hands on and by giving us more freedom.Thanks for everything JTSD!