Jay M Robinson Middle

Our son is just about to complete the 2nd grade here at McAlpine. He has been at McAlpine since Kindergarten, so this is the end of our third year. Our son is doing very well in school. There is a friendly family atmosphere to the school where the staff and students seem to get on like a well oiled machine. The feedback loop has been strong with all 3 teachers we have had. They genuinely care and meet our child where he is, while also pushing him to be his best self. I do not get complaints from my child about name-calling, bullying, or other rude behaviors like happens at some of the other programs he attends (which are also well established programs)...I attribute this to the culture of this close knit school. The PTO goes above and beyond and coordinates fun fundraising events to help provide additional resources to the school. From the McAlpine Mile, to the Spring Fling, and more, there is a lot of cool tradition at the school. It is also limited in size because of the soccer fields out back and therefore will never have any trailers. The students are diverse and everyone is accepted. I've spent time volunteering in the classroom, at school events, and other places so I think I actually know the kids pretty well...and again, it's just such a warm environment. We wouldn't change a thing. We are very proud Eagles!

This school is a gem! Small and personalized with the most amazing teachers.

My child is very shy and we were worried about her starting school. The entire community has been more than welcoming. She knows all of the teachers by name and she loves them all dearly. I fear ever removing her because I can tell she has created strong bonds with the staff in such a short amount of time. I also love the small class sizes and the Christian education. I would absolutely recommend!

This school continues to disappoint day after day. Ratings are based on outdated test scores, not actual faculty and how the school is ran. The principal left the school in the middle of the year. The lady in the front office is rude and full of misinformation. The busses dont even get me started on that. The carpool lane is a mess. Parking across the street and walking over is the only way to get your kid in on time. They tell you not to do it, but dont enforce it, instead they punish those who actually wait in the carpool lane. My kids complain the teachers cant control their classes. There are multiple complaints of the staff being rude to the children. They send out notification blasts daily asking for money, but never bother to send out reminders for things that matter like teacher work days or early dismissals. The school is very fake and tries to portray themselves a certain way, its all lip service, smoke and mirrors. They set the bar low for themselves and fail to achieve it. There is no emotional support or care for the individual. They only care about test scores and appearances. If you are moving to the area because you heard the schools are good, dont believe the hype. Its over crowded, over populated, over taxed, and just getting worse year over year.