Florence Middle School is a great place to be. Unfortunately, the next step is Florence High School and that is a school fraught with problems, poor administrators, extreme discipline. It's sad that the only option for our children after the wonderful experience that is FMS, is that one high school.
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Posted by a parent on 02/07/09
Florence Middle School, which was formerly Weeden Middle School, has been fantastic for our son. The teachers are fantastic and caring. Students are given oportunity to seek extra help if it is needed. We have been extremely impressed with the principal; he is truly the most gifted individual I have
... Read more ever seen interact with this age children. We are so fortunate to have such an exceptional middle school. If only the Florence High School could carry on the excellent education these children get in the middle school, we'd have a superior system. Unfortunately, the high school has a lot of work to do to achieve the quality of education these kids are accustomed to and deserve. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/13/05
We transferred here last year. To be honest, I was concerned about Weeden before enrolling. I certainly did not need to be. This is a wonderful school. The prinicpal is outstanding! Discipline issues are managed with excellence. Academic achievers are honored and encouraged, while lower achieving
... Read more students are nurtured. We have been delighted with the quality of education. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/07/04
My daughter attended Weeden for the 6th, 7th, and 8th grades. I can truthfully say that Weeden provided the only positive school experience for her. She was challanged by the teachers, respected by other students and greatly encouraged by the administration. Even she would readily tell you what a great
... Read more experience Weeden was for her. I am proud to let people know that I was a Weeden parent. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/10/03
My child attended both 7th and 8th grades. She regained a love of school that she had lost. The entire staff goes beyond what would be expected. Florence City is blessed to have a Weeden Middle School.
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Posted by a parent on 11/09/03
Thankfully, there are a few good teachers at Weeden but most of them seem completely out of touch with what is happening among the students. It is a poorly run school from the top down. This is so unforunate as the lives of these children will be affected for the rest of their lives. I hope they get
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Posted by a other on 09/14/03
This is the worst school my child has ever attended. The latest of a whole list of complaints that I have is that the asst. principal insists on displaying a flyer with a quote that is grammatically incorrect after this has been pointed out to her on more than one occasion. She 'created' this flyer
... Read more herself, thereby showing her lack of education to the entire school. Our children should expect schools to teach them the right way to do things, not the wrong way! Read less
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Students per teacher:
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Full-time teachers:
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Florence schools — Florence Middle School is located at 648 N Cherry St, Florence AL 35630. 648 N Cherry St is in the 35630 ZIP code in Florence, AL The school district for Florence Middle School is the Florence City School District. Florence Middle School is a Public school that serves grade levels 7 - 8.
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