5909 Elm Ave
Berkeley, IL 60163

As a former student, I would not recommend Proviso West at all. Fights break out every day. Teachers who don't teach, but are afraid of the students. A battle zone is what best describes Proviso West. I remember being excited to be going there, that, unfortunately only lasted 1 week. Lunchtime is another battle zone, at best and the food is horrible. Hostile environment. If, you are planning a career in armed robbery, then you're in the right environment. Lockers are broken into on a daily basis, coats, personal items are stolen. My best friend had her new coat stolen out of her locked locker, she even saw it happen, the school did nothing. Proviso West is more like a prison, instead of a learning environment. Don't send your children here, find an alternative. I was so thankful when we moved to get away from Proviso West, I didn't even care where we moved, just to be away from Bellwood and Proviso West was enough for me.

I am writing this review to express my severe disappointment with macarthur middle schoo. As a current student, I feel compelled to share my experiences, which have been overwhelmingly negative.First and foremost, the teaching quality at this school is dismal. Instructors often fail to engage students or offer meaningful support, and many lessons feel like an endless lecture of irrelevant information. When students struggle, teachers provide little to no help, merely offering a vague set of rules without any practical guidance. It’s infuriating to see the same problems rehashed without any real explanation or assistance.Bullying is another serious issue here. It is utterly disappointing to witness the rampant disrespect among students. Unfortunately, when bullying incidents occur, the response from teachers and administration is lackluster at best. In my personal experience, I have faced bullying multiple times, only for the teachers and vice principal to side with the bully rather than support the victim. This creates a toxic environment where students feel unsafe and unprotected.Additionally, the cafeteria food leaves much to be desired, with some items being almost rock-hard and inedible. A nutritious meal is essential for students, and it’s disheartening to see such a lack of care in this area.Lastly, the grading system at macarthur middle schoo is absurdly inefficient. It’s like trying to hit a moving target; assignments often take an eternity to be graded, making it feel as though getting feedback is nearly impossible. The chances of receiving timely grades are so slim that the process feels more like finding a million dollars than an educational institution fulfilling its duty.Overall, I cannot recommend macarthur middle schoo with the way things are currently. It is essential for schools to foster a supportive, respectful, and engaging environment for students, and this school unfortunately misses the mark on all fronts. I sincerely hope for positive changes in the future, but as it stands, my experience here has been far from satisfactory.

We have our son in kindergarten at Sunnyside and the experience has been great. The teacher communicates with us about our son's progress, the environment feels safe and fun, and there are plenty of opportunities for parents to visit kids in school. The teacher uses an app to keep us informed on our child's progress and the classroom activities and even shares photos with us. It's great! The principal Ms. Tortora constantly sends out voice messages to keep parent's updated and is very approachable and kind. The district is reorganizing the grades among the school buildings for the 2017-2018 school year which means our 1st grader will now need to go to Jefferson. We'll see how that goes.