Silas Deane Middle School

There is a very good teaching staff.

Some teachers and staff are genuinely good, but overall the environment is unwelcoming. Many people come across as rude or unfriendly, and the surrounding community feels the same. There’s a sense that some individuals act pretentious and believe they’re above others, which makes it hard to feel comfortable or build trust.

Kennelly is a great school with a variety of things to do like the HHS (Honorable Hive Society)

I am really disappointed with how Naylor school is run. They do not hold students accountable for their actions (even physical altercations) instead the principal amd vice principal sweeps it under the rug to avoid bad publicity/conflict. My child has been hit and bullied on multiple ocassions by another student and instead of suspending them, followed by expulsion if it continues, they simply continue to let them come to school because they are afraid of certain parents. I have even spoken to staff and they also agree and even mention that students that hurt staff are not held accountable. Honestly this school needs a revamp. All principals and vice principals need to be fired and new staff with better communication skills and the ability to handle conflict need to be put in place. If you are afraid of parents this is not the job for you. If you are afraid of students this is also not the job for you.My recommendation is to try and apply to programs to other magnet schools in or out of Hartford. Way better than sending your kids here!