Benjamin Franklin Middle School

The school is good and respectful teachers

I loved everything about my son’s experience at Dealey. Great friends were made here, great teachers, study aboard in middle school, and education. 10/10

The school is beautiful. The students can be pleasant. The teaching staff is another matter. Some of the staff/teachers are very impolite toward visiting teachers. They seem to get a thrill out iof bullying teachers who are not on staff at their school. The principal needs to correct the negative school climate. They are VERY negative toward substitute teachers.

As a family who values education, partnership, and open communication, our experience at this school ultimately fell short of expectations.While the community presents itself as warm and welcoming, we found that the academic support and resources were limited, particularly when students require differentiated instruction or structured intervention. Rather than offering comprehensive support strategies, retention was presented as a primary solution, which raised concerns for us as parents.Additionally, important conversations regarding our children’s academic future were handled in a way that felt rushed and lacked collaborative tone. We believe educational decisions should be made with families, not positioned as foregone conclusions. As parents, we value being treated as partners in our children’s education, and unfortunately that partnership did not feel consistently present.Having transitioned from a public school environment where our children previously thrived, it became clear that this private setting was not equipped with the level of resources or accountability structures necessary to support their growth.This school may be a good fit for families seeking a small, close-knit environment, but we encourage prospective parents to ask detailed questions about academic resources, intervention strategies, and how student progress concerns are addressed before enrolling.