My son graduated from Walker Mill Middle school 2009 and our experience with the Staff and Teachers was outstanding what a great and committed team. I highly recommend the AVID program. My son and I will miss Walker Mill...but we must continue our journey...into high school!
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Posted by a parent on 08/27/09
I entered Walker Mill as a 7th grader in 2008 and I had a good year. The teachers are great an I got a 3.0 and higher grade point average for all quarters. No school is perfect, we had little fights, and 1 food fight. I would say they professional security guards and not ones who play around with kids.
... Read more The school is organizand there's at least 20 students in the classroom with helpers. Read less
Posted by a student on 08/25/09
I do not recommend any parent to send their child to this school. The school lacks disipline and some of the staffers at this school are very rude and unprofessional. For the most part, I do not believe the above first two comments listed are fairly accurate for overview of the school. I think this
... Read more school mainly focuses on entertaining the children instead of the academics and structure building. I would like to also reiterate one will get along with the staff very well just as long as the individual does not become a problem with the child teacher. I would also like to emphasize that the staff needs managerial and public relations training when dealing with parents. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/08/09
Walker Mill is a great school! The principal, vice principal and staff are very supportive of their students and they truly care about each and every one of them. At the sporting events you'll see either one or both and several teachers. I love how they enforce respect and discipline at all times.
... Read more I recommend Walker Mill if you really want your child to 'learn all the right things'. Read less
Posted by a other on 04/18/09
As a parent that had a great of apprehension based on the below comments regarding allowing my child to attend Walker Mill's TAG program, I am very impressed by the administration and qualified teachers that have the children's best interest at heart. Back to school night was very organized and informative.
... Read more The PTA and parent liason team together to ensure that parents are heard and the focus remains on the overall success of the children. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/15/08
Whether a child is categorized as being TAG or Comprehensive, a parent should give it considerate thought if they are contemplating sending a child to this school. Two years of learning should not go down the drain.
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Posted by a parent on 10/26/07
If you love your child you won't let them go here. TAG is a joke. There are some great kids here, but the administration and teachers are a joke. Come visit during lunch if you want to see some pure insanity and ineptitude...
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Posted by a teacher on 07/19/07
Walker Mill Middle School is not a bad school as some people say it is. The TAG program offers a very valuable academic program. I was in the TAG program and at first I was reluctant about going because of the bad things I had heard. But once I got over there, I said it wasn't as bad as people made it
... Read more out to be. About parent involvement, I know for a fact that they have PTSA meetings but not sure on how many parents actually attend. My friends Mother and Uncle are in charge of this. I can also say that there are not as many behavior problems or food fights as people say there were. The teacher's in the TAG program are great and I really like the school. Walker Mill isn't the best school to send your child to but it isn't as bad as people say it Read less
Posted by a former student on 06/18/07
I second the motion, Walker Mill Middle school TAG program is a joke. I am considering not letting my child finish the 4th qtr it's so bad. I have never seen anything like this before. The staff of Walker Mill believes sticking together will benefit the children, but what is most sad, the system is
... Read more failing and my child is suffering because it We need to clean house and allow the parent to find suitable teachers and a Professional Principal with morals and a good ethical background. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/03/07
This was my child's first year and it has been a nightmare. This school is plagued with a lack of qualified teachers. My child has had a substitute in a class for most of the year. The TAG program is a joke. The children are out of control. The administrators say they want parental involvement but
... Read more I haven't found that to be the truth. I understand why some parents have ceased trying to be involved. Parents are not met with a positive administration and your child ends up getting retaliated against the more you try to break through the obstacles they put before you. Fortunately for my child, I don't give up easily. Attempts to get assistance from the Superintendents and political figures have been ignored. My opinion-pg education system is horrible. I wish I could afford to move where there's a better school system. Read less
* In 2007-2008 Maryland used the Maryland State Assessment (MSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The MSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Maryland. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.
Student enrollment:
596
Students per teacher:
13
Full-time teachers:
45
Number of classrooms:
27
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Capitol Hgts schools — Walker Mill Middle School is located at 800 Karen Blvd, Capitol Hgts MD 20743. 800 Karen Blvd is in the 20743 ZIP code in Capitol Hgts, MD The school district for Walker Mill Middle School is the Prince Georges County School District. Walker Mill Middle School is a Public school that serves grade levels 7 - 8.
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