23 Van Buren Ave #5
Norwalk, CT 06850

The school tries their best with the resources they are given. Which I appreciate, but I took a star off, I haven't finished my year at McMahon but I think it's a great school compared to the other options in the district. Very diverse, but I took a star off since the higher level classes have a lack of diversity, makes me feel a little uncomfortable. But besides that, I have had a good experience with the teachers, they seem to enjoy doing what they do, they are supportable and nice, not once have I disliked my teachers. The students are meh, but that doesn't really matter, I haven't experienced any bullying, and in circumstances that I did, my Guidance Counselor has been really supporting. Went to Roton, which was horrible, but the mental health resources are great compared to Roton, my Guidance Counselor is very supportive and actually listens to what I say. The quality of learning I am receiving is great, but depends if your in a general class or a higher level class. There are instances where our school's safety has been threatened, but the school takes any threat serious. We have numerous security guards and one police officer stationed at McMahon. I have a 504 plan, and my teachers are well aware of it, never had a problem with my accommodations, and when I do, I just give the teachers a simple reminder about my accomodations by email or verbally, and there's no problem. There are plenty of resources, we have our own school based health center, free breakfast and lunch, plenty of mental health resources, and VENDING MACHINES! We have plenty of higher learning classes, such as the UCONN Early College Experience, Advanced Placement classes, and the International Baccalaureate Programme. There are teachers who teach on par with private school quality of learning, but it saddens me with the lack of money/resources they have, again they have to work with what they are given to by the district. Norwalk Public Schools administration has gone down hill since the new superintendent, but McMahon still thrives, the true gems of this building are the teachers, and they need to be supported. There are plenty of kids in my classes that come from other school districts and towns to just attend Brien McMahon or the Center for Global Studies. Overall, this school will continue to thrive no matter what is thrown at it, I would totally recommend this school, and let my children attend it if I were a parent.

Great school, Great activities, Amazing field trips, Great family atmosphere

So many better options. This school is dangerous, unorganized and leadership blankets these issue by pretending they don’t exist - sending gas lighting emails all day and night