This school is a normal school.It is not the most best school in the county but it will do.I will admitt that the principle needs to be involed more and that they need more decipled because my child has came home before saying about the fight and the drama.But it is not like there are fight each day
... Read more there where only 5 fight in that one year.But you must trust that the assistant principle will step in and do what the principle cant do for the school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/17/08
If you are looking for a school where your child will have a world of opportunity, academically, socially and developmentally, look no further. The staff and educators at EGMMS are first rate.
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Posted by a parent on 11/18/07
The PTSA takes every opportunity welcome and cultivate activities all our parents can be involved in. Recognizing parents are busy, but by giving 30 minutes a month, parents can see firsthand the terrific things going on thanks to Ms. Williams and her staff and the great students at EGMMS!
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Posted by a parent on 11/16/07
East Garner Middle School has made significant improvements in the last three years. It is a safe place to learn. The campus is newly renovated and is inviting. As an IB school, teachers follow the NC Standard Standard Course of Study, but the students have incredible opportunies to take a variety
... Read more of electives. The entire school has done a study on the Holocaust and the 8th grade will take a trip to the Holocaust Museum in Washington DC. East Garner, Garner High School and South East Raleigh High School also just received a 9 million dollar grant for cultural arts education. My son is in the 8th grade and will be ready to take Geometry next year at the High School. He had the opportunity last summer to take part in a free Forensics Camp on campus. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/16/07
This school is horrible! I came here thinking it was going to be ok, I was scared to come back. Buses, teacher, and students are not respectful. Teachers are not involved most of the time. Students are here to fend for themselves. My friend and I have never even seen the principle. We would never recommend
... Read more this school. All schools have flaws but this has many more than the average. Parent and Principle involvement is drastically needed at this school. Some sixth graders think it the best school only because its there first year at a middle school. They don't know as well, until they see another school. Changes are needed! Read less
Posted by a former student on 06/26/07
This school has a good education. The Social life here is Horrible! I am out of this school and have been waiting since day 1. Some of the teachers are respectful while others aren't. There are situations where it is hard to learn and the teachers do not help at all. If something happens in the class
... Read more room there is a chance that a teacher will do something about it but yes there is the same chance they wont. Parent involvement is needed more but the activities provided and after school activities are great! As I said good education bad with the social. Read less
Posted by a student on 06/09/07
Our instructional teams, administration,PTSA specialists and student services department have been successful in making our school climate pleasant and inviting. Teachers and students respect each other and interdisciplinary lessons with an inquiry focus are taught everyday in our classrooms..Our students
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Posted by a parent on 08/04/06
If you want to see a great school in action, come visit EGMMS. As an IB school, it has much to offer. Just ask the students who went to Italy recently! A quality school does not just have great students, a quality school takes what the community has and makes it better. I have taught in many school
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Posted by a teacher on 07/12/06
This school is less than what a parent wants for their child. I sat in on a few of my childs classes and discovered that discipline is not a priority. Some of the students were very rude, disrespectful and disturbing to the teachers and the kids that did want to learn and grow. Every parent needs
... Read more to sit in and see the abuse that these teachers are taking from the students. I felt very sorry for my chid and her teachers that the environment is not condusive for learning, developing and growing. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/11/06
I am a student at EGMMS and i am in the 6th grade.Now that i am new to the school does not mean i dont know anything about it.East Gardner has a fantastic educational program.Some students do not get along and get into fights but as long as you can be there but not out there you'll be ok.I would reccomend
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* In 2007-2008 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The EOG tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.
Student enrollment:
1,132
Students per teacher:
38
Full-time teachers:
30
Number of classrooms:
48
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Garner schools — East Garner Middle School is located at 6301 Jones Sausage Rd, Garner NC 27529. 6301 Jones Sausage Rd is in the 27529 ZIP code in Garner, NC The school district for East Garner Middle School is the Wake County School District. East Garner Middle School is a Public school that serves grade levels 6 - 8.
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