My children have been at SMS for three years and I hate it. When Shirley Whitley left the school lost a really good principal. She made a really good impression on my son and he enjoyed school. I never had any issues that she didnot handle. I feel like I am there now because the administration is clueless
... Read more on how to run the school. Kids are everywhere cussing, bullying other kids, and being disrespectful to the adults. I think they need to scratch the Administration and start over with someone who has the guts to stand up to those mean kids. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/09/09
Both my kids attend this school. Dr. Morris is a good principal. He doesn't avoid parents and takes their opinions seriously and into consideration. The teachers need some work though. Not all but most. The office staff needs work also. They are very absent minded. It has improved itself and is still
... Read more on that path. It isn't a great school but if Dr. Morris keeps on the path he's on I believe it can be. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/12/09
I attend Springfield Middle School. It is a good school, but not the Best. I am happy that Dr. Morris became our principal. He has changed much of our school. In sixth grade when I had Ms. Whitely, we were on a 7 period schedule. This gives us little time to actually study with our class, as the classes
... Read more were only 30 minutes long. Now I am a 8th grader and Dr. Morris has us on a 5 Block schedule. This gives us a long time to discuss and actually understand our lessons. Some of the Teachers are not the best, Some seem more interested in the Athletics than in the actually education. But teachers like Mrs. Reed actually teach us while having fun. This school has been subject to bad publicity and some bad teachers but otherwise a wonderful school. Read less
Posted by a student on 02/28/09
Springfield Middle School has gotten bad publicity through out the years, but don't let that fool you.I am an A student and have been involved w/ the show choir for the last two years, and have found it an amazing experience.I was previously in the concert band for two years, but because of reasons beyond
... Read more my accountabilty could not take part this past year.After only two years, however, I have become a more than standard instrumentalist. I love the teachers there.They give as much personal attention as they possibly can.You really obtain a scence that the faculty and staff really care about you.Every educator I've ever had has always gone out of their way to make sure I was okay if I looked a little down.We have the same amount of students of the delenquent lifestyle as any other school in Robertson County.I would never change the last 3 years. Read less
Posted by a student on 07/09/08
Springfield Middle is an average school. The school does its best to provide a quality education considering the liabilities its community it serves. There are good teachers, but some have been allowed to stay who should not have received tenure. Parent involvement is low. Only a small percentage
... Read more get involved in activities at the school. The strength of the school is in it band and chorus program. Mr. Burr does an excellent job in the band program. Emily Higenbothem does a super job with the chorus. Athletics are above average. Kenneth Holman is possibly the most valuable person in the school. He is an excellent science teacher and works diligently with the football and boy' basketball program Read less
Posted by a teacher on 05/13/07
the teachers try their hardest to teach the students
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Posted by a student on 11/28/06
The worst school in Robertson County! The Principal talk so bad to alot of these children. I have seen it for myself. I wanted to reach out and huge the student I felt bad for him. Some of the teaching staff is very hateful. Alot of programs were cut because of funds. If you have a problem with a teacher.
... Read more She claims she is on your side. need parent involent! Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/18/06
I have a child who is in seventh grade.She is very active in extracurricular activities and seems to enjoy going to school better than staying home at times. Springfield Middle School is very good school the only area where they could improve would be in the area of informing the parents more of activities
... Read more taking place at school. Our children are at the age where they may not let us know everything that we may want to know. Great school -Sam Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/27/05
We have been quite pleased with the education our children (grades 6 and 8) have received at SMS. They are A students and the teachers and staff work hard to constantly provide challenging educational opportunities for them. Our principles, counselors, and police officer have wonderful relationships
... Read more with the students, therefore they have the respect of the students. The entire staff continually shows love and compassion for each student regardless of race or academic ability. Read less
* In 2007-2008 Tennessee used the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) Achievement Test to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading/language arts, math, science and social studies, and in grades 5 and 8 in writing. The results for reading/language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchool profiles. The results are for all grades combined for each subject and reflect the performance of students enrolled for the full academic year. The TCAP is a standards-based test that measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
Student enrollment:
600
Students per teacher:
17
Full-time teachers:
35
Number of classrooms:
35
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Springfield schools — Springfield Middle School is located at 715 5th Ave W, Springfield TN 37172. 715 5th Ave W is in the 37172 ZIP code in Springfield, TN The school district for Springfield Middle School is the Robertson County School District. Springfield Middle School is a Public school that serves grade levels 6 - 8.
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