3605 Cranston Rd
Garner, NC 27529

I’m a current student, and I honestly feel like this school needs to take a closer look at how students are being treated and supported. Many of us feel overworked, disrespected, and looked down on if we aren’t in IB or AP classes. Students who struggle don’t get help — they get judged or embarrassed instead.Some teachers seem more focused on control or reputation than actually helping students learn. Public humiliation in class, rude or unprofessional behavior, and a lack of understanding toward students’ mental health are real issues here.There are also teachers who don’t explain material clearly or waste instructional time, which makes students have to teach themselves. It’s discouraging when you want to learn but don’t feel supported.This school could be great if the administration took student feedback seriously and emphasized respect, empathy, and actual teaching over appearances. Students shouldn’t leave class feeling smaller than when they walked in.

I have two children at Middle Creek. We have been there for three years now, even having to work through the challenges of Covid and remote learning. All of our children's teachers have been fantastic. Mrs. Winkler, Mrs. Rogers, Mrs. Lewis, Mrs. Hoover, Mrs. Yoder, and many of the "specials" teachers have all been wonderful. Our children have flourished, love going to school, have made a lot of friends, have become vigorous readers, and are doing well in all of their subjects. The only critique we have is that they could be better at challenging students that are perhaps already familiar with some of the base lessons. Especially returning to in-person learning after Covid, 1st grade was a repeat of many of the things that were learned in Kindergarten... 2nd grade was a repeat of things that were learned in 1st grade, etc. It is a shame that AIG is not offered until 3rd grade (I started "gifted" in 1st grade, for example), but that appears to be an odd Wake County policy instead of something that is specific to Middle Creek.

We have been so happy here at Holly Ridge Middle School. Teacher and Administration look for ways to teach students independent, there is excellent communication from the staff here. I've read some of the other reviews, and middle schools have the same issues all over. We have not had any negative experiences and have loved out time here at HRMS There are volunteer opportunities, and ways to get involved here if parents have the time.