South Pasadena Middle School is staffed by dedicated teachers that guide students through the especially challenging, formative years of adolescence. The principal and vice principal are full of heart and have a clear vision of the school future. The money could save some endangered programs.
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Posted by a parent on 10/03/09
This school is really great. The teachers here are really supportive and the students are very diverse. Everyone gets along very well and there are many electives and sports. Although it is a bit crowded, the campus is very nice and the city is very safe. There are places to go after school to get food
... Read more and there are many fun activities during lunch time. I completely recommend this school. Read less
Posted by a student on 08/13/09
We were very happy with our son's middle school experience. He is now a freshman at the high school, and he was very well prepared for a full schedule of honors classes. I'm disappointed, but not surprised, to see some of the negative comments here. South Pasadena parents are extraordinarily demanding
... Read more and some have, I believe, completely lost perspective about the role of public schools, expecting a personalized and perfect experience for their children. No school can be all things to all people, but SPMS does a great job of serving the wide spectrum of all of its students. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/04/09
My daughter's transistion to middle school has been very smooth. I appreciate the early year parent-teacher conference that kept me informed about how my chid was performing early. Some teacher use weekly e-mail updates to keep us apprised of progress. (That's GREAT!) And, my daugher REALLY loves
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Posted by a parent on 03/04/09
This is a really remarkable school. Most of the teachers are very good and offer extra classes for those who need a little extra help. Also there are many fun extracuriculars offered like Band, Cooking, Art etc. VERY GOOD SCHOOL :)
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Glad the Middle School experience is over. Teachers have to many kids to care - even if they are good. Office staff likes to play God. If you have the kind of child that will speak up for themselves and demand attention & time from teachers, you will be fine (mine was). If not, you are done for.
... Read more If you are above or below average, you will struggle. They can only deal with the avg. kid. If you need more, they can't help you. If you are special needs, they are clueless. Hoping HS is better, but wasn't great for an older child. So. Pas elem. schools are great. Middle & HS are challenging unless you are in their face refusing to be ignored. You are the only advocate for your child. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/16/08
I am a current, possibly former, student at SPMS. I have found that the academics are lacking, and that there is a real problem with bullying. There is a group of girls that is really hurting me verbally and physically, and the administration doesn't seem to care. I am apalled at how much my parents
... Read more pay for rent to go to this horrible school. If anything, I would say that this school needs to work on the student culture. It is so mean. Read less
Posted by a student on 09/16/08
I attended this school and now my children are attending. It is an amazing place. Many people move back to town when their children are ready to start school so their kids can have the same wonderful education they had.
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Posted by a parent on 07/20/08
We've had very good experiences so far - with a son who started in 6th grade & is now in 7th grade. the Principal is excellent & the teachers have all been great, and very committed. Highly reommend this school.
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South Pasadena schools — South Pasadena Middle School is located at 1600 Oak St, South Pasadena CA 91030. 1600 Oak St is in the 91030 ZIP code in South Pasadena, CA The school district for South Pasadena Middle School is the South Pasadena Unified School District. South Pasadena Middle School is a Public school that serves grade levels 6 - 8.
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