Unfortunately, there are many fine teachers languishing under poor administration at this school. All academics are aimed at testing. Extracurricular activities are virtually nonexistent to the average student. Very few parents want to become involved with this school due to recurrent discipline problems
... Read more between students. At this pivitol time in a child's life, this school does not provide disciplinary guidance nor a strong academic program. Do not send your child to this school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/11/07
This campus is full of great teachers. The principal has implemented so many changes to improve the school. Academics have been improved drastically. The discipline is harsh, but effective.
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Posted by a teacher on 04/27/06
This middle school in my openion is severly lacking in the quality of education for its 6th graders. They are not included with the rest of the school. The six grade is segrigated out and they are not included with the rest of the school for sports, music, art. The teachers are appethetic at best
... Read more about the students acedemic progress and rarely attempt to include parents. Most of my attempts to contact teacher in this school have been meet with resistance. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/25/05
The middle school campus can improve a lot. It's rating is not where it should be. Classroom management needs to be greatly improved. There is little parental involvment except in extracurricular activities. Parental involvment in this area does not improve over-all student grades nor improve district
... Read more campus ratings. Teacher salaries are too low compared to the surrounding districts--talent goes elsewhere and our students lose because of it. Also, this campus needs better leadership. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/23/04
There is alot of racial tension in this school as well as the district. This stress has caused alot of problems that the school district turns a deaf ear to because they don't want to anger any minority group in any way.
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Posted by a parent on 01/15/04
I think this is a good school and I think the teachers are cool. Some teachers even take the time to listen to you or they try to show you attention. And I think that our support for our school is very strong we totally have the team spirit! Even though we hardly ever win football games I totally support
... Read more our team! GO TIGERS! Well, I hope to learn and live my life to the fullest. Thank you SMS, What would I do without my theater arts teacher? I love SMS! Read less
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Adult Education Classes
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English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
Silsbee schools — Silsbee Middle School is located at 1140 Highway 327 E, Silsbee TX 77656. 1140 Highway 327 E is in the 77656 ZIP code in Silsbee, TX The school district for Silsbee Middle School is the Silsbee Independent School District. Silsbee Middle School is a Public school that serves grade levels 6 - 8.
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