Urban Middle School

The teachers, especially those working in the Special Education department, are absolutely wonderful. Communication is great and parent involvement is encouraged.

Parents with children in delicate situations such as foster care or children that are part of child service investigations beware, there is no handle with care for the children that need it the way that there is supposed to be. The office staff is incredibly hostile as well during conversations relating to just about anything and they will deny "proof" that they request and withhold transfer abilities from biological parents. And if you're a step in parent best to avoid being the one to handle any school related issues because you will be met with childish responses and rude remarks. I also had the displeasure of realizing that they turn a blind eye to teachers being unnecessarily verbally hostile towards children that aren't they're "favored" ones. I've been appalled at every encounter that I've had the misfortune of having with the staff here.

My children's educational experience has been amazing at Jefferson. If you address a problem to a teacher regarding your child's performance they will help you understand what areas need work. My only issue was when I reported a bully situation with the office, I was told my child needs to tell an adult and there was nothing that could be done. I am an adult and my child felt comfortable with telling me. I am my child's advocate. Besides that situation I give Jefferson a great rating.

When we first moved here I was worried because of bad reviews on this school, I even tried to get my kids switched to another school but after three years and three kids having went, I am glad I stuck with them. I have enjoyed having my kids attend the Pigeon River school. They are a really good school,and the staff is amazing.

I'm really happy with this school, teachers are always there for questions, helping kids in all aspects, they have music, yoga, drama, besides regular classes, control of different feelings kids show up, many good things like many parents has no time to spend with kids, to much work.

They do an awesome job with the younger kids but do not address bullying in the upper grades.

I have 2 children attending this school, and they absolutely love it. We are a low income family, but the school always find a way to help us with the tuition costs. The teachers are amazing, and the principal is so kind and understanding. We love St. Dominic school!