This is definately a school on the rise! I have noticed that the parents that do the most complaining have no involvement in the school unless they are unhappy! Where are they when there are PTA meetings...no at the meeting. Where are they when parent meeting are scheduled? It is funny how they do not
... Read more realize that teachers have 90 students. So forgive them if they do not realize that your child's grade has dropped. As a parent, you should be checking this! Then call the teacher when there is a problem instead of immediately going to central office to complain! Realize that this is a team and most parents are sitting on teh sidelines looking for the negative to have something to complain about. Stand up, get involved, and sit in your child's class for a change. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/01/09
Leestown has a fanatastic staff, all are working for the best possible education for the students. The principal maintains a secure learning environment at all times. Classroom rigor is high and continuous. All students are expected to do their best. Supporting community is very active in school
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Posted by a teacher on 06/08/09
I am a teacher and I am also a parent. My child does not go to LMS due to us living out of district. I often feel it was a mistake on my part not to bring my child here to attend school. We have an awesome school where we focus on our kids and what is absolutely best for them. We instill trust, academics,
... Read more discipline and character in every one of our students. Our team has contacted every parent on our team at least once this school year. My own child attends a middle school in town that has a better reputation with the media and I personally have been quite dissappointed in his school, having not one personal contact initiated all year by any of his teachers. We have great kids here at Leestown and I am very proud to say that I am a part of this family! Read less
Posted by a teacher on 06/05/09
Leestown Middle School is a horrible school. I hoped that the new principal would do something to improve the climate of the school but she is very rude and has great need in learning how to communicate with people. It's better now than it has been in the past but it still is a terrible school because
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Posted by a other on 06/04/09
This school is on the rise! There has been a lot of potential for this school for years now. It's true that it's been rocky, and we have had difficulty with consistancy and support... and by support, I mean to include and emphasize support from our community and the parents. It is difficult to move
... Read more forward in school that has been subject to so much negative publicity - especially by those who fail to commit to personal involvement. Even the students feel a loss of ownership and lack of pride. The community needs to understand that Leestown needs it's support. Just remember things can only get better and change doesn't happen over night folks. Take a closer look, many good things are happening from the inside that are not visible from the outside. Test scores, appearance, and attitude take time. So allow for it and help out. THANK YOU! Read less
Posted by a other on 07/12/08
My daughter attends Leestown now. She is in the 8th grade. I agree with the parents here that teachers are not what they used to be. I have witnessed the same thing and have even brought this to the attention of school officials, but no one seems to care because its not there kids going to school
... Read more there. I have even met with the school board regarding my daughter and the education that I not only expect but demand, but no one seems to care. In the three years my daughter has been at Leestown, I have only spoken to 2 teachers and both have told me she is a great student and that was in passing. I have never been asked to sit down for a 1 on 1. I think most of the staff is there for paychecks not to teach the kids. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/22/07
By far the worst school I have ever had to deal with. 'It needs help' is a huge understatement. Teachers yelling at students all day long, is totally unacceptable. When did yelling become an acceptable form of teaching? This is not something my child has told me about, this is something I have witnessed
... Read more many times at this school. They want to blame the 'type' of students they have, who's supposed to be in control? Who's supposed to set the example of proper conduct? The teachers do not communicate with parents on anything except behavior, grades don't seem to matter to them. Your child can have an A and drop to an F in one grading period, and you won't hear from the teacher. They don't seem to care if your child passes or fails. I am currently looking for another school for my child to attend. A very concerned parent, C.N. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/09/06
I attended Leestown Middle School right now and im a eighth grader. As i read reviews Leestown does need some work but that doesnt mean its a bad school. I've talked about it with many of my friends and parents. We dont know how the kids lifestyles are at home so they bring it to school...but we cant
... Read more help that situation. As i tell many people i go there their always like Ohh bad school bad kids bad test scores and so on. But all i have to say is Leestown does need work but we have good expectations at that school that no one knows about! C.Owsley Read less
Posted by a student on 08/29/05
I also attended Leestown about 7 years ago, this school has potential but needs alot of help and work...Its been through many rough years, and I think the educational department should work on improving this school.. i believe it often goes unseen by the city's department of eduation because it isn't
... Read more the 'best' school out there... however i learned alot socially as well, the diverse group of students allowed me to branch out of my 'comfort zone' and broaden my horizons by relating with students of all races- which is a plus. Read less
Posted by a former student on 04/16/05
I attended Leestown Middle many years ago. Our family moved back to this area 6 months ago. In three weeks we will be leaving this school district, for one reason: Leestown Middle School. My child was an alert, polite kid with goals. Never have I had to fear for my childs safety while attending school.
... Read more Grades are very bad. I have discussed with the Principle, Vice Principle, Teachers, and Dean of Students my concerns many times. There was no resolution. Read less
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15
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39
Number of classrooms:
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Lexington schools — Leestown Middle School is located at 2010 Leestown Rd, Lexington KY 40511. 2010 Leestown Rd is in the 40511 ZIP code in Lexington, KY The school district for Leestown Middle School is the Fayette County Public Schools. Leestown Middle School is a Public school that serves grade levels 6 - 8.
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