This school is doing an excellent job with a very large student population of 3 grades 6-8th (1400 kids) all going through 3 very challenging years of life. Next school year should see a reduction in population due to the new Cuthbertson school and coming from a 450 student middle school I am amazed
... Read more at the job they do to keep this school so highly rated. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/23/09
I am a student at WMS and I cannot say that it is a great school. As previously mentioned, it sticks to the North Carolina Standard Course of Study intensively and leaves no room for students to pursue self-paced curriculums. I believe that this school leaves a lot to be desired and would not recommend
... Read more sending your child there. In fact, I am looking into private schools as a better alternative to WMS. Read less
My son graduated from wms last year. The english dept. Leaves a lot to be desired!!! He is not prepaired for high school honor classes as they demand a lot of writing skills! Many subjects give essay tests which WMS did not instruct or consentrate on writing skills or how to outline before writing. I
... Read more feel like I am teaching what should have been taught in 6th grade. This was a big problem which I brought up to the school every year that he attended. They desperately need to institute a new curriculum incorporating reading and writing. All subjects should include short answer questions and short essay's on their tests. Parents...Be pro-active!!!!! Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/18/08
I am an eighth grade student at WMS, and cannot say that I am very proud to be one. the education sticks, for the most part, to the curriculum. in short: we spend half the year learning how to fill out a test form. In addition, the communication between teachers and students is not acceptable. Physical
... Read more activity is at the minimum of what is required. The PTSO is now holding a campaign to feed starving horses. The money that they endlessly pry from parents should be put to a more... relevant cause. Teachers only seldom stray from what is required for students to learn, hence repetitive and uneducational lessons. Read less
Posted by a student on 08/25/08
I just moved here from New Jersey this year for seventh grade. I absolutley hate the idea of how teachers are more focused on if you have your shirt tucked in, instead of education. I never had any lunch detentions in my old school, but here I have had over 5 for tardies and dress code. Here is an
... Read more example: I was sitting in my seat and one side of my shirt was not tucked in, I was then punished for that. I understand that if a student stands up and notices a child does not have their shirt tucked in, it is okay to ask them to tuck it in, but teachers look to get you in trouble. I was late various times by about 15 seconds because we are coming from the locker room. The locker room is absolutely insane and there are too many kids. Read less
Posted by a student on 03/28/08
I am an eighth grade student at WMS, and cannot say that I am very proud to be one. the education sticks, for the most part, to the curriculum. in short: we spend half the year learning how to fill out a test form. In addition, the communication between teachers and students is not acceptable. Physical
... Read more activity is at the minimum of what is required. The PTSO is now holding a campaign to feed starving horses. The money that they endlessly pry from parents should be put to a more... relevant cause. Teachers only seldom stray from what is required for students to learn, hence repetitive and uneducational lessons. I cannot explain the numerous awards. Read less
Posted by a student on 02/15/08
As a parent of a transfer student and longtime NC resident, I was shocked at how rudely my child and I were treated by the front office upon simply trying to enroll. That should have been my clue to 'run.' The school seems to focus totally on tiny infractions, while missing the big picture of educating
... Read more and imbuing a sense of passion for learning. In addition the athletic program at the school, in my opinion, is completely political. If your child has not grown up in the area, it is virtually impossible to gain a spot on one of the sports teams. My middle schooler went from playing pick-up games at an ACC college and holding all-star trophies at a well-known baseball program to being left out by Weddington. In summary, my child's experience at Weddington was poor and fell far short of my expectations. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/23/08
I am on my fourth child to go through this school. I have not had a bad experience with any of them, but certainly not a good one. Discipline is in my opinion a strength of the school, but teaching expertise/talent is a definite weakness. I get a strong sense that many of the teachers are coasting
... Read more until retirement. All of my children are good students. Objectively, they probably aren't very self motivated, and could be better students - but, they all have been bored. The 6th grade teaachers are great. Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/11/07
administration is extremely kind and accommodating and fortunately that mood continues throughout the school. Administration's goal appears to be maintain an excellent curriculum and well behaved environment If your child needs to be nurtured perhaps you should do more at home! a love of learning among
... Read more students. Curriculums are challenging to say the least as the teachers there truly care for all students in all grades. There ARE school plays, a very good band,and a lot of clubs including many! Read less
* 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:
1,350
Students per teacher:
15
Full-time teachers:
92
Number of classrooms:
35
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Matthews schools — Weddington Middle School is located at 5903 Deal Rd, Matthews NC 28104. 5903 Deal Rd is in the 28104 ZIP code in Matthews, NC The school district for Weddington Middle School is the Union County Public Schools. Weddington Middle School is a Public school that serves grade levels 6 - 8.
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