Penndale Middle School
4
6 reviews
400 Penn Street
Lansdale, PA 19446
Lansdale, PA 19446
(215) 368-2700
Community Reviews
Read what parents are saying about Penndale Middle SchoolMy oldest son currently goes to Penndale and I am dreading sending my youngest in a few years. The building's nickname is "Pennjail". There is no air conditioning. There are run down facilities and barbed wire fencing.Athletics are decent but terrible communication (won't post schedules). The academics are rough. They operate with a 90%-10% in many classes and the teachers do not communicate the grades. They do not hold conferences.Attending sporting events is awful as the students are allowed free run of the events. Special education is abysmal. My son was denied to even be tested for an IEP. I am a teacher so I knew how to advocate but the casual parents will not be as lucky.It is very clear in the district that the focus is the high school and the middle grades get overlooked.
Posted by a parent on 4/11/2023My child is happy, safe, and thriving. He's pushed academically, and the faculty is responsive. 7th grade is a huge jump from elementary school. Your children aren't coddled and babied any more. They are held accountable. Feels like the perfect environment for us.
Posted by a parent on 1/12/2022Every singe one of my teachers were amazing, some of them even keep in touch and check in to see how things are going. I felt that my needs and concerns were always cared for. The stereotypes hinder families and students from embracing the education and support that faculty and teachers provide. Every instance of bullying, academic integrity, etc. was always handled well and effectively by administration.
Posted by a community member on 1/10/2021Minus 100 trying to move out of the school district because rating and putting lower class kids last is not ok with me
Posted by a parent on 12/30/2018This school and its staff are a danger to the students. The police are at this school on a daily basis, many times multiple times a day. Children are attacked and bullied and the school does nothing to stop these kids. Be cautious sending your children here, they are not protected as they should be.
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N/AGreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageThe mission of the school sounds great and it was one of the things that lured my family in . Over the past few years there have been some changes and most of them have been for the better . However, previous posters who mentioned the "cliques" and "favorite" families is spot on and it's alive & well at Mater Dei. My child has been bullied, ridiculed and has been unheard by the staff & leadership because the child that is doing the bullying is very involved in the school & church and they don't want to lose their loyalty. Many teachers have their favorite families, they will choose those children to be leaders & role models for their classmates based on their last names and not merit. So many teachers have left Mater Dei over the past 4 years , For example, BOTH 7th grade (male) teachers worked one school year and left this past year and most of the kids were devastated to not have them as part of their last year at Mater Dei and they had to scramble to replace them as a few who interviewed, changed their mind for a better opportunity. They were both replaced with females who had other roles in the school. Poor communication from teacher/school to parent. Teachers don't answer emails for days Rules (regarding dress codes, absences, etc) only apply to the less favorites. Sloppy uniforms , Girls wear make up , boys hair is long and shaggy and nothing is enforced.We are looking forward putting this whole experience behind us. The leadership & staff needs a makeover and the school needs to get with the times and stop keeping their head in the sandParent Review5mo ago
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Lansdale schools - Penndale Middle School is located at 400 Penn Street, Lansdale PA 19446. Penndale Middle School is in the North Penn School District. Penndale Middle School is a Public school that serves grade levels 7-9.
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