My daughter came to Hutchison Middle School from a public optional school in East Memphis and I could not be more pleased with our choice. Sure, we heard all the comments about elitism and average academics but those stereotypes were no where to be found. My daughter was welcomed with open arms and many
... Read more girls, even from the Upper School girls send my daughter notes and stopped by to say how glad they were to have her at Hutchison. Academically, the faculty and administration have challenged my daughter with a diverse and integrated curriculum and when I read the comments about average and above average academics, I had to pause and think what could my daughter have at other schools which would be more challenging and there were none. The faculty is the best I know of and challenges my daughter to be her best as a scholar and prson. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/10/09
I am a former student and a parent of a graduate of Hutchison. The academics are above average (but below St. Mary's) and the campus is beautiful. However, the environment is misleading. In these hallowed walls are some of the most elite, snobby, and cliquish people in Memphis. My daughter graduated
... Read more a few years ago, and I was dismayed at the college choices they were making- very few (<5%) went to Ivy League Schools or highly rated schools like Univ. of Pa. You look at St. Mary's and MUS's college lists, and they are far more impressive. I believe the guidance counselors at Hutch really drop the ball in helping them make good college choices. I don't regret sending her there, always felt safe dropping her off, but feel the elitist environment they create does not help the girls as they move on in life. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/13/09
I agree with the parent about fun and games. For me, it seems that Hutchison Middle is all about fun and games. Every time I turned around there was another 'fun day'. Between the loss of half their teaching staff and the lack of committment to academics in the middle school, my daughter is going
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Posted by a parent on 06/26/09
The girls at Hutchison are fun loving. They are kind. My daughter always enjoys the dress down and pajama days. She enjoys the interactions with MUS boys. It seems that each week there is another birthday party or counseling activity that allows the girls the opportunity to have fun and get away
... Read more from the stress of academics. This really helps the girls to be less stressed about grades and homework. I admire the way Hutchison teaches the girls to be proper young ladies and care about others. My phone calls to administrators have always been answered within a few days to resolve concerns. The teachers welcome my daughter in each class. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/28/09
My daughter came to Hutchison from another school. Girls who had been there a long time already had their friends and my daughter, while initially accepted, found herself with few meaningful friends within a short time. Be sure, if you consider Hutchinson, that your daughter is popular, rich and talented.
... Read more Mean girls often make others cry. The counseling staff is partial to rich girls. The administration meetings to meet with parents and bridge the diversity issues were for show. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/23/09
My daughter has been a student at Hutchison for 7 years. She has had a truly wonderful experience and has been supported by an exceptional faculty. In addition to superior academics, the school offers so many extra-curricular opportunities in athletics and fine arts. Hutchison is one of the premier
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Posted by a parent on 04/15/09
Hutchison has blessed our family beyond what words can express. Truly dedicated teachers who love their students are the norm, not the exception. The driving force behind all decisions made at every level in the school is doing what is best for the girls. Sometimes this might mean that a teacher who
... Read more is no longer cutting it is asked to leave, no matter how politically incorrect it may be to lose teachers who have been in place a long time. But, ultimately, what is best for the girls wins out. I know that the administration has taken hits for making sometimes unpopular decisions of this or other fashion, but they always have the best interest of the kids at heart. We could not ask for a better place for our daughters to learn and grow. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/02/09
MS leadership lacks knowledge of duties which support a teaching/learning environment for students and teachers. Lack of community exists.
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Posted by a teacher on 03/06/09
Academically Hutch is up there with the best of them. Young ladies leave here prepared for collage as well as life. The arts departments maybe the best in the Memphis area. You could easily compare the theatre to any regional theatre. Girls here compete in sports, academics, are well traveled, and
... Read more are quite polished. Many of the students come from a long line of Hutchison mothers, even alumni grandmothers. But with this come a very cliquish school. Be prepared to be weeded out if you don't ultimately fix the mold. Hutchison is also a very conservative school. Just be warned if that's not your cup of tea. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/05/09
My daughter recently graduated from Hutchison. She is in college now and sees that her work at Hutchison prepared her very well for the challenges she now faces. Teachers are committed to the success of every student. There are so many options to explore the arts, sports, community service, and other
... Read more interests. I was very pleased with our experience at Hutchison. Read less
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Memphis schools — Hutchison School is located at 1740 Ridgeway Rd, Memphis TN 38119. 1740 Ridgeway Rd is in the Walnut Grove - Shelby Farms PD neighborhood and 38119 ZIP code in Memphis, TN Hutchison School is a Private school that serves grade levels PK - 12.
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