Rudder Middle School

Many of the teachers seemed disengaged and unapproachable, with limited effort to build positive relationships with students. Communication with parents was also inconsistent, making it hard to stay informed about our child’s progress or classroom expectations.The overall atmosphere at the school felt rigid and uninspired. Creativity and individual student needs often appeared to be overlooked in favor of a one-size-fits-all approach.lack of communication about school events and announcements to parents is so unclear .

Severe bullying involving my first grade child with disabilities getting hit, kicked, and punched by another student. Another incident regarding children telling my child they wish to end his life, and “he’s next”, but administration does nothing because it’s “student conflict”, “they can’t understand him” and “they haven’t heard any reports/seen anything”. You haven’t heard any reports?? IM MAKING A REPORT! This isn’t even the first time a student has wished to K!LL him. He would come home stating he had a bad day or felt stressed. My child is suffering severe night terrors, severe anxiety, behavioral issues, and spiritual warfare from constant threats and bullying. It got to a point where I needed to withdraw him and get him professional counseling. Do not send your child here! They do not care about your child! They have their favorites.

Great school! The principal and teachers care for the students.Is fun and safe environment.

Looking at the test scores for this school tells you a lot. My child required specialized services which the school always fought back on. Any complaint was met with resistance and retaliation. The staff became rude to me and we eventually left the school which is the best choice I could have made. My child was supposedly doing well and making As and Bs at Thornton even though he had trouble on his standardized testing. When he arrived at his new school he was so far behind and his teachers were shocked he had not received specialized services sooner. He is now getting the services he deserves at a school that actually cares about its students.

My daughter attended Wanke for Pre-K last year. Her teachers were amazing and set incredibly high standards for her next set of teachers. I would especially like to emphasize the wonderful staff at the front desk. I loved how they made us feel like family and always greeted us with warmth and kindness. It truly makes a difference when you are welcomed in such a way.