5604 Essex Way
New Port Richey, FL 34652

My son went to this school for all three years and really enjoyed his time at Gulf Middle School. Our first impression of this school when we arrived was that it was old and outdated, which it still is, but after my son adjusted and made friends and took part in after school activities, it really made me feel better and at ease as a parent. Sure there were fights and things we heard about that my son described being toxic that went on in school, which happens at most schools, but the staff responds and situations are handled and parents are informed. My son chose to ignore those situations and go about his day, concentrating on school assignments,friends, sports and clubs. The assistant principals and teachers really do try if you reach out or have questions. Such as Ms. Mobley, Mr. Whitehurst, Coach Butler, Ward, Mr. Clemons among others. Gulf gets a bad vibe because of the location of the school, but really and truly its not that bad. My sons teachers and coaches had the nicest remarks about him and the school always has activities happening which you hear about every Sunday evening through a phone call. There are football games, dances, fundraisers, parent events, band concerts, fieldtrips etc. .Reach out if you need help but otherwise its up to you as a parent to talk to your kids and make sure they doing ok in school. Sports does keep kids out of trouble, so I highly recommend they try out and helps them make tons of friends. I definitely recommend Gulf Middle! Lets Go Bucs!

A complete joke is probably putting it nicely!!

If you have an ESE student there, don’t expect much. My kid is supposed to be a senior this year but they haven’t enabled him to pass his sophomore year yet. And following the IEP, don’t hold your breath. Oh yeah, once the kid is trapped in the system there, they are never getting out. As a former special education teacher myself, the program is totally inadequate and I find it very hard to respect teachers who won’t do their job.