9446 Merrimont Trace Cir
Bristow, VA 20136

This review is long because I have a lot to say. Marsteller has a negative environment overall. There are some great teachers, but also some terrible teachers. One that comes to mind was toxic, entitled, and manipulative. This teacher would mention religion not in a historical context at some points, which was inappropriate. Many have a problem with this teacher, meaning they are afraid of them because of the environment they created. Favoritism was a major problem, and some of their students would be ignored. Everything was a competition. I will not say the teacher’s name because I do not feel the school would do anything about it, and I do not want to give them away. However, I had this one great teacher who was funny, but also great at teaching. I am super grateful for this one teacher. The kids at this school are rude, entitled, and careless. Rumors are a problem. Most are disrespectful to the teachers and staff, and would not respect each other. Pretty much all the students I encountered made an environment where if you did not “fit in”, you would be alone. Therefore, I flew under the radar, so I watched the smack talk happen. Fights are an issue. I have heard about at least 5. The teachers do a good amount of teaching. Some teachers have a problem controlling their classrooms, which affected my learning. A specific (different than before) teacher had an environment where it was constant free days and barely any learning. The kids in their class were out of control. After someone getting harassed, the teacher did nothing. They did nothing until the last week of school. The dress code is too much to the point you cannot even show your shoulders. The music program is hit or miss. This school has decent clubs, and I would like to shout out the great custodians, but I did not feel safe at school in general. There was a lot of yelling from the staff. Marsteller has bad food, but it is somewhat diverse, and influences diversity. The homework amount is not too bad, and I probably spent 1-2 hours a night. The principal does not take care of problems very well, but there is one administrator who was great and helpful. The staff were contributors to the environment. The principal was passive aggressive. The busses were constantly late, with one of the busses I rode not coming on time until the third quarter. Overall, I would not recommend Marsteller Middle School.

This school has potential, but nothing will change as long as Principal Jeck is in charge. She created a toxic environment for teachers, students, and families. This will be my last year involved in this school. I will transfer out of this elementary school. If this school gets new leadership and lower elementary teachers this school could possibly be the best in the county.

I absolutely love this school.Students in general want to learn and aim high.Admin is very supportive with the staff and parents are very involved in their kids’ education.