Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School

The school became a dedicated magnet only a few years ago. This is our first year. The principal and administration have gone far beyond what is required of them to make sure my son gets the best possible education for his level and I'm truly thankful for that.

This school administrators are the worst. They don't return calls and won't take the time to meet with the parents. The principle wonders why the kids are always misbehaving, but has to realize you can't separate the kids. I have never known a school to have a promotional ceremony for part of the 5th grade and a regular awards ceremony for the rest. Sometimes, you have to put yourself in the kids shoes and see how they feel. A lot of the kids have been looking forward to the day they graduate. Its an accomplishment for them, in which the ones in charge doesn't see that. Sometimes all it takes is for these kids to see that they have someone in their corner and see that they are not doing the work in vain, dor them to want to change their attitudes and behavior. I am disappointed in this school.

I would not recommend this school for anyone to send their children to.