could not be happier. We pulled our child from Cross after 5 grade i could not be happy with the education at the middle school I would recommend this school ove r the private school down the road no comparison ap classes sports wonderful,,,,
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Posted by a parent on 07/28/09
Very very disappointed, but expected it. Our child went from honor roll in private school to c's and b's. The yelling and overcrowding in the classrooms make it impossible to hear or learn. We will not be back.
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Posted by a parent on 04/19/09
I totally agree with the cold insensitivity toward the parents. I email and go to the school frequently only to be greeted as if I'm an enemy. I find the inconsistantcies impossible to keep up with. This only hurts the children because if the parents don't understand or incapable of following, how
... Read more are we to help our kids? And to the last review about parent involvement??? I can't get cooperation, much less a friendly attitude. Why would I want to be involved with teachers and staff that act as if 'we the parents' are pests? Most, but not all staff seem as though they are miserable. If you don't enjoy your job, get out!!! Find a different career. We want teacher of whom we pay with our tax dollars 'to want to be there' because they love and care, therefore want to teach! Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/12/09
I am very sad to see how many parents have complained about this school. We must remember our schools are only as good as WE ALL make it. I am a parent of 2 middle school sons. (1-8th, 1-6th) I do volunteer and am truly disappointed in the lack of public volunteering at this school in general. I see
... Read more the same parents, grandparents, and faculty helping students and making them successful. I teach my children by walking my talk...'be the change you want to see in the world!' It starts at home folks! I encourage you to visit the school and observe. All student have the choice to be their best. This school needs more parent involvement - it is clear that those are the students who score very high on all achievement tests! Regardless of the overcrowding & ethnic diversity, this school has improved the past 2 years! Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/11/09
it is the best school ive ever went ,we get to have pep rallys ,and field trips ,and more!
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Posted by a student on 10/07/08
We removed our son from H.E. McCracken and invested in private education this year. He immediately started earning A's, as he did before attending McCracken. He is very happy with his teachers, who he says take more time with him. He has regained his confidence and is very proud of his accomplishments.
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Posted by a parent on 03/28/08
This school is an embarrasment. Inconsistent faculty, A cold, insensitive attitude towards parents, and totalitarian disipline policy are just a few of the failures of this school's administration and ultimately, this mis-managed school board. Considering the affluence and growth of the community,
... Read more this school is atrocious. Please consider investing your money into private schooling rather than send your child to this debacle of an institute. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/25/07
This school is horrible! We are new to the area and this school has been a huge let down. My son is very intelligent and needs to be challenged. All of his classes are a review of what he learned in the other district we came from. The behavior problems at this school are something out of a juvenile
... Read more detention center. The cafeteria workers are rude and even the teachers have mentioned that they are afraid of them! And don't even get me started on the bus system! I am looking for a way out for my son. Perhaps a private school would be better. Whether we move to a less expensive house and I work 2 jobs. My son's future is surely doomed if he stays here! Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/20/05
The booming community of Bluffton and HHI have caused this school to be limited in space and have larger class sizes. I feel that the teachers are doing a great job on teaching class sizes of 28-35 with varied ability levels within the same class. In my opinion, tracking would help this school and
... Read more the students as far as achieving on all levels. My child likes the school, but there are some students who bother her. The discipline isn't as consistent as I think it should be, but the parents aren't very good about disciplining their kids either. On numerous occassions, I've been at the school to help out and seen other parents arguing with teachers and administrators because their child is smart, but failing; the parents totally ommiting the fact that their child isn't doing homework, studying, and is sleeping in class. Overall, good school. Parents shouldbe more accountable. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/19/05
I am not a parent, but a past teacher. The administration at this school is not very supportive of new teachers, hence I left. I found the school to be far less organized than the school in GA and TN where I have taught for over 15 years. My average class size was 30, and while they have a nicely
... Read more written discipline code, it does not work in practice. Teachers are also responsible for providing many of their own supplies or they can put in a purchase order and do without for 2 months until supplies arrive. They are also short on space. Teachers are in poorly maintianed portable buildings or share classrooms with other teachers. If you have a choice send your child elsewhere. They are also not very supportive of Special Education Parents, many have been labled difficult because they care about thier children's education. Read less
* In 2007-2008 South Carolina used the Palmetto Achievement Challenge Tests (PACT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English/language arts, math, social studies and science. The PACT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
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997
Students per teacher:
17
Full-time teachers:
58
Number of classrooms:
40
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Bluffton schools — H E Mccracken Middle School is located at 250 H E Mccracken Cir, Bluffton SC 29910. 250 H E Mccracken Cir is in the 29910 ZIP code in Bluffton, SC The school district for H E Mccracken Middle School is the Beaufort County School District. H E Mccracken Middle School is a Public school that serves grade levels 6 - 8.
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