I think that this school is great and that they have a great system of workers there!
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Posted by a student on 07/16/09
Great school. The new administration has done a wonderful job. Middle school's are tough and the teachers, administrators, and office do a great job of making you feel welcomed.
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Posted by a parent on 01/10/09
My son went here and we were very unhappy and now my daughter attends and its a whole new administration which is somewhat better but this school definitely lacks. It is true that if you have high standards this is not the school for your children. My children will be going to the new Cuthbertson schools
... Read more and we have high hopes for there. The teachers here are either burned out or not happy or something but they all seem like they don't like children. This school has the old mentality of 'Children should be seen not heard'. I think school should be fun and the kids should want to go but its not the case here. I do work for one of the other newer schools and I see a big difference on how the kids are treated. Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/20/08
My child had never had any trouble at any school until he went to Parkwood. The principal, Hawkins, makes it clear that he stands behind the teachers and not the students. My son was not safe there. They have only one door through which all PE students stampede and one day he nearly got trampled!
... Read more If you have high standards, you won't be satisfied with this school and especially the administration. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/12/08
We moved to Parkwood Middle School from out of state, and noticed that the curriculum is at least a year behind the school we left. Kids get a passing grade in PE just for dressing out, no participation required. I have concerns about the safety of our kids in this school. But I have to say, the
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Posted by a parent on 11/01/07
PWMS is a great shcool. I feel my child is safe and the teachers have been great. The office staff is extremely helpful and the PTO is always involved. The only downfall the Principal is lacking in confrontation. When there is any type of controversy parent concern he heads in the other direction.
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Posted by a parent on 01/12/06
Parkwood MS is an excellent school. The principal has done wonders for the school. He has recruited some excellent teachers for the 2005/2006 school year. My 7th grader is having a wonderful year. The teachers truly care about the kids. Keep up the good work!
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Posted by a parent on 10/20/05
This is my childs 3rd year before moving on to high school. And i have to say - this is the most parent friendly - teacher involved - parent involved - i have ever been to. The level of academic and caring is wonderful. Keep up the great work.
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Posted by a parent on 07/31/05
We moved to the Parkwood School Area last year from the Sun Valley Area and it was the best move I ever made! The Office Staff are the best! I feel like my children are in the best hands. The teachers and staff have the utmost respect for students, laying down the foundation to be respected in the
... Read more same manner. Emotions in the kids at that age are very up and down and they handle it well. The best School in the County! 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:
1,100
Students per teacher:
12
Full-time teachers:
92
Number of classrooms:
60
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Monroe schools — Parkwood Middle School is located at 3219 Parkwood School Rd, Monroe NC 28112. 3219 Parkwood School Rd is in the 28112 ZIP code in Monroe, NC The school district for Parkwood Middle School is the Union County Public Schools. Parkwood Middle School is a Public school that serves grade levels 6 - 8.
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