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Carmel Middle School

8 reviews

Grades

6-8

Students

573

Type

Public

School District

Carmel Unified School District

4380 Carmel Valley Rd.
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93922

(831) 624-2785

https://www.greatschools.org/california/carmel/3238-Carmel-Middle-School/

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My daughter has transitioned very well from Elementary to Carmel Middle. She has learned a great deal since attending and is showing progress each day. Good job to the teaching staff for keeping her focused and on task.

Posted by a parent on 4/28/2014

Top notch school with highest performing students in Monterey County. There is a reason why all other schools, including private schools, within the region attempts to compare with Carmel Middle School. Awesome music program and supportive PTA/Music Booster. Involvement of parents bring out the best in our children and we can see this in the student population.

Posted by a parent on 3/25/2013

Best School Ever! We have moved a lot and been to a lot of different schools. The school is very welcoming, has excellent communication, offers a variety of extra curricular activities, has great teachers and principal with terrific attitudes and fair policies, and a curriculum that is engaging. I have a daughter in 6th grade and another in 8th. They both love school. This was the best move we've made and we're here to stay!!

Posted by a parent on 11/15/2012

Excellent School. Our daughter was just promoted from 8th grade to High School. She had an awesome year. The teachers are great, they enjoy what they do and the kids really respond well to them. The school goes above and beyond! It's better than private and all public schools should be this good.

Posted by a parent on 6/9/2011

No Rating

We moved here last year. I made sure to live in the Carmel Middle School District after reading the reviews on this website. I have been disappointed. Any children who come from outside schools, are not given the same opportunities to take higher level classes. My child is bored. She has said several times that she is covering the same material this year as she did at her old school, the year before. When I mentioned this to the teachers, who seem to love what they do, they say there is nothing they can do. She has straight A's, however this is not much of an achievement here as over half of the school has straight A's. I am really concerned that when we move again that she will now be behind a year.

Posted by a parent on 2/26/2010

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Stevenson School Carmel Campus
PK-8
Private
213 Students
N/A
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
Concerns About Honesty and Educational QualityAs a parent, choosing the right school for your child is paramount. It's with a heavy heart that I write this review for Stevenson (RLS) Carmel Campus, which my child attended for multiple school years. I believe in providing honest feedback to help other parents make informed decisions.Pros:* The hot lunch program at the school is commendable. The variety and quality of food offered are impressive and appreciated.*Initially, their "specials" program was robust and enriching, thanks to a team of talented teachers. However, now the majority of the lower school special teachers, who were very talented, left the school.Cons:* Honesty and Transparency: One of the significant issues we've faced is with the school's administration. There's a disturbing pattern of misinformation and lack of transparency. This ranges from trivial matters like outdoor activity times to critical aspects of our children's academic and social-emotional experiences. It's been disheartening to untangle these inconsistencies as a parent community. *Educational Quality: When it comes to academics, the school unfortunately falls short compared to other independent institutions. Despite claims of offering differentiated learning, the reality doesn't match up. The one-size-fits-all approach fails to meet the diverse needs of students.*Staff Turnover: The specials program, once a highlight of the school, has suffered due to the departure of many talented educators. This loss has noticeably impacted the quality of the program.Conclusion:While I appreciate the efforts made in certain areas like the lunch program, the overarching issues around honesty and educational quality are too significant to overlook. I had hoped for a more transparent, nurturing, and academically challenging environment for my child.For parents considering Stevenson, I urge you to thoroughly research and look into other options. The well-being and education of our children are too important to compromise. We have a group of post-Stevenson families and the common theme is how thankful we are that we decided to leave, how much better our kids' new schools are, and how much happier our kids are.
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Carmel-by-the-Sea schools - Carmel Middle School is located at 4380 Carmel Valley Rd., Carmel-by-the-Sea CA 93922. Carmel Middle School is in the Carmel Unified School District. Carmel Middle School is a Public school that serves grade levels 6-8.