I am a student and love it. The only thing is it is a small school and hard to get around during passing periods. We need 5 minutes instead of 3, but otherwise it is a great school.
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Posted by a student on 02/18/09
This school I would say is mediocre. I went there for 1 year and found that some of the teachers are cool like one of the science teachers there, but there are also some that I thought they were wasting my time. But it was a good year.
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Posted by a student on 07/18/07
I think that McGary Middle School is an okay school. I went there for 1 year and found it a smart school. the students are little to self willed but they aren't to bad. the PTA is amazing. and the variety of sports just shocks you. but they expect a lot of students. not to much but just enough.
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Posted by a former student on 12/23/06
i am a student and mcgary is the best school in the world.they have nice teachers and great after school programs.and the reserve team made it to the CITY CHAMPIONSHIPS!!!!
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Posted by a student on 12/13/06
Best thing going for the school is that it is a feeder school for Harrison High School. The smarter kids are bored and not mentally challenged. Average students are left alone because the teacher's time is spent with the class clowns. Principal is ok, Asst. Principal needs replaced. The school is mediocre.
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Posted by a parent on 12/01/06
I am very pleased with McGary School. It is my son's first year in middle school. I think that the faculty and staff seem very knowledgeable and that they have helped to make his transition from elementary to middle school very smooth. I am impressed with the administration. The principal and assistant
... Read more principal are friendly yet firm and seem to have a genuine concern for the students. The extracurricular activities are light currently because of ISTEP testing, but from all appearances there will be many choices soon. Already, my son is taking advantage of a special class for percussion one afternoon a week and has plans to try for the basketball team. Our family has joined the PTA. There is a need for volunteers - I have had the opportunity to help a couple of times already. The other parents are friendly and welcoming! Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/18/06
This is my daughters first year in McGary Middle School, and I really appreciate how that they welcome the 6th graders coming from elementary, my daughter is very prepared for this year, thanks for the involvement of the teachers and the introduction to the new school year. Her teachers are very friendly
... Read more and thorough with them about their classes and schedule. I am proud to have my daughter going to McGary for the next 3 years. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/21/06
As an 8th grader of McGary, I should let you all know that it is a safe school. Of course we have fights, just like any other school. But people shouldn't say rediculous things about McGary just because of its location. We learn the same things as every other school. Just because our school is located
... Read more next to the ghetto means nothing. If anything it makes us more unique because of the variety we have. I would say that McGary is the best school out there. Its a proven fact that we have the best science teacher for 8th grade! And people try to think they are so much better than us, McGary has made me grow into a young adult and it has taught me so much. I wouldnt trade schools for anything!! Thank you. MKM Read less
Posted by a student on 04/09/06
we are off to a wonderful start this year,and i am so happy my daughter kelsea is a part of mcgary middle school. i have a 16 year old daughter who went to mcgary and did outstanding and here we are again and the year has been so full of fun and exciting times with of corse the learning exspriences that
... Read more a child needs. i am a pta mom and belive in being involed at my childrens school. the teachers and the staff at mcgary have a wonderful affect on the kids and do their best to fit the needs of each child. i am so pleased to be apart of mcgary and i feel safe every morning sending my child to school knowing she is getting the best education and being treated with respect and learning to give it as well!thank you all over at mcgary!sylvia Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/03/05
As the mother of an 8th grade daughter at McGary and 2 sons who have went on to Harrison I am pleased with the education my kids have gotten here over the years. Any time there has been a problem it is always handled promptly and the teachers have always been more than willing to answer my questions
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* In 2008-2009 Indiana used the Indiana Statewide Testing for Educational Progress-Plus (ISTEP+) assessment to test students in grades 3 through 10 in English/language arts and math, and in grades 5 and 7 in science. The ISTEP+ is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Indiana. High school students are required to pass the grade 10 ISTEP+ to receive a high school diploma. The goal is for all students to score at the passing level on the test.
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English as Second Language
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Evansville schools — Mcgary Middle School is located at 1535 S Joyce Ave, Evansville IN 47714. 1535 S Joyce Ave is in the 47714 ZIP code in Evansville, IN The school district for Mcgary Middle School is the Evansville - Vanderburgh County Sd. Mcgary Middle School is a Public school that serves grade levels 6 - 8.
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