This was a good school. Teachers seem focused on the lower achievers in the school now. My son says that they work on activities while the teacher teaches small groups in his classes. The small groups are the students failing. I am a teacher and I feared this was coming - focus on getting the low
... Read more to pass and ignore those who can get basic instruction on their own. No child left behind is creating a school of mediocrity out of my son's school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/02/09
Very proud the way RT Middle School has embraced Technology and is helping my daughter take her development to the next level.
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the best school ever! all the teachers are really good at their job and make it easy for the students to remember everything their learning.
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Posted by a parent on 05/17/09
I go to RTMS. I love it. They provide all the nessesitys for us to excelle. The teachers are great! Every thing about it is AWESOME!!
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Posted by a student on 04/10/09
I have been going to RTMS for just over a year now, and I am very pleased with it. However, there are a few issues at hand. First, the time between classes has changed from five minutes to three minutes. It is very difficult for seventh graders like myself to get to class on time between fifth and sixth
... Read more period. We are downstairs for fifth period, and are still expected to come all the way back upstairs, stop at our lockers, and get to class on time. It is virtually impossible to do this on a regular basis without running when teachers aren't looking, and arriving at class out of breath. The other main issue (at least to me), is the binder system. I believe it is just a hassle to teachers and students, and most agree with me. I'm not saying it's pointless; just that it is unnecessary. Read less
Posted by a student on 11/21/08
I've been at RTMS for almost 3 years and I have to say it IS a good school. I consider it one of the best in the county. It isn't perfect,(some of the teachers could be more helpful and others could stand to let us be a bit more independent) but every school could use some tweaking. I do have to agree
... Read more that the binder system is NOT effective for me personally. I don't use it in most of my classes because most of my teachers don't inforce it. They find it to be a hassle just as much as we do. It ACTUALLY caused more problems than in my previous years at Thompson. Overall, though, it's a really good school with good teachers and even a few great ones. Read less
Posted by a student on 03/26/08
Although this is only our first year at RTMS, I am very impressed with the teachers and the overall experience my son has had. The work can often be challenging, but he enjoys school and is making very good grades. I was very concerned about middle school, but it has been a big improvement from elementary
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Posted by a parent on 01/08/08
The teachers are not that great in the 7th grade and the teachers think that just because someone doesnt like to read meansthey cant understand it ,and most are mean,and the new binder system is so stupid everyone hates it,some people dont bother with filling it out.
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Posted by a student on 11/11/07
It has a great sports system and good choice of classes
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Stafford schools — Rodney E Thompson Middle School is located at 75 Walpole St, Stafford VA 22554. 75 Walpole St is in the 22554 ZIP code in Stafford, VA The school district for Rodney E Thompson Middle School is the Stafford County School District. Rodney E Thompson Middle School is a Public school that serves grade levels 6 - 8.
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