I went here from 2016-2020 and it is the best. The staff truly care about the students and the…read morecampus is wonderful.

This institution cherry picks the students they want to attend the school and discriminate against…read morekids with disabilities! Their director, Tracy Williams fosters this culture as I had called and spoke with her at length about enrolling my kid who had learning disabilities. At first, I was optimistic as she spent some time listening and discussing his possible enrollment with me but then after I sent all his confidential information to her for review, she went GHOST! Did not return any of my calls or emails so I can complete the process. SHAME ON YOU! I am going to take my kid to a school where the administrators actually care and are not biased!

I text my son teacher Mrs. Long that there was no homework in the binder it's been 3 days already I…read moretext her however she blocked me what kind of teacher without communication disappointed and better not put him in none recess with your own fault being block!!!! Leave to remind students don't forget homework before dismiss class smh!!

This school was a terrible experience for me. Even some of the rude students were kinder than many…read moreof my teachers. By my second week there, I already felt miserable. A lot of students acted like they could get away with anything, even being able to do so, while my friends and I would get in trouble for the smallest things. Many of the insecurities I struggle with started there. Some teachers would call students out publicly over minor issues, which only made things worse and made me more insecure about my issues. One of my classmates even broke my glasses, and when my mom and I spoke to the vice principal about it, it felt like she didn't care and even found the situation amusing. Thankfully, I had a few good friends who helped me get through the school year. There were constant fights in and outside the school, which made me afraid to report how I was being treated. Some students would hold their phones over restroom stalls to take pictures of other students and show them to their friends. I was one of the students targeted. Since then, that experience has continued to affect me, and every time I saw those students, they wanted to start problems or fight me. My time at this school had made a serious impact on my mental health for almost over a year. I took antidepressants, and at one point I attempted to take my own life. I understand that middle school can be difficult, but no student deserves to be treated this way. What makes it even more upsetting is that many students have shared similar experiences over the years, yet it seems like little was done to address them. (I also want to mention that this review is based on my experiences from 2021-2023. The school may have changed since then, and I hope it has improved for current students. However, I still felt it was important to speak out about the issues I personally experienced during my time there.)

I was a former student at this middle school (2016 to 2018), and looking back, I feel compelled to…read moreshare my experience, as it had a profound impact on my life. During my time here, I had high hopes of making friends, unfortunately that wasn't as planned. I remember coming into the school, hoping to make friends right off the bat, but it didn't quite turn out that way. I was surrounded by classmates who frequently displayed disruptive conduct, and I experienced peer pressure to imitate their antics in an effort to fit in, which just made me feel more out of place. I am a full Hispanic girl who, surprisingly, never learned to speak Spanish throughout my life.I also favored indoor activities to outdoor ones, which made me paler-skinned than some of my peers at the time. My appearance and lack of proficiency in the Spanish language became a target for ridicule. I was called names like "White" or told that I couldn't be Mexican because I couldn't speak Spanish. One particularly distressing incident stands out in my memory. I was assaulted by another student and had to be taken to the principal's office. Instead of finding support, my mom and I were met with hostility from the principal, who engaged in a confrontation with my mom. This ultimately led to my mom filing a police report, which, unfortunately, only made my situation worse. I became a target for more ridicule and even received threats at one point. The trauma from those years has stayed with me, but with time, I have grown older and more mature. I'm now attending a four-year university alongside my older sister, with the support of my dog and wonderful roommates who all love me just the way I am. It feels like the right time to share my experience with others, as a way of letting go of the past. Despite the challenges, there were a few bright spots during my time at the school. I cherish the very few individuals who saw the good in me and accepted me for who I am. Additionally, there was one special teacher who played a significant role in my life. not only my teacher but also became one of my best friends, providing the support I needed to make it through those difficult years. To that teacher, the one who picked me for student of the month, the one who let me (along with other students) sit in your classroom during lunch, you know who you are, if you are reading this, I am forever grateful for your kindness and friendship during my time in that hell hole.

As far as i know the school is actually a pretty good school, all the teachers are like family they…read moreall take care of you. however the students can be bit mean and unlikely rude some students are fake and some are not . Such more the teacher I've had though 1st-3rd Grade Mrs., Allen she's like a second mom to me overall i had her husband Mr. Allen as my homeroom teacher in the 8th grade so far knew me, so far went to open house and both was there. My experience of being a student at Parkridge it was a ride but when i got bullied by my own friends no teacher will help you , you will get bullied either way.

The school sucks The present day parkridge sucks I thankfully am now attending middle school, place…read moreis a dump and the lunch is straight ASS 6th graders weren't allowed to walk on the 5th graders hallway there are bullies everywhere I one time got my ball stolen mid game and none of the staff did anything a friend of mine who is still there was bullied and always told to date this person or date that person. Another thing is another one or my friends found a rotten strawberry in their food so when I got home and told my mom so when she called the principal the principal said that there was no rotten food and that it was all healthy then proceeded to say "now I'm going to eat the yogurt because it's actually good" and then hung up then the teachers some of them wore the worst and others were gods mercy reincarnated mine all sucked (except Mrs Sanchez and Mrs Sanders love em). It honestly sucked so much I saw I kid slap someone and nothing happened kids were constantly disputing class and there was nothing fun or Interesting for the kids when I was in 6th grade we had a attendance challenge vs the whole school out class won our original prize was to watch the highschools play basketball in their next game NEWS FLASH THEY LIED AND THEIR EXCUSE WAS TRANSPORTATION WOULDN'T GIVE THEM A BUS so instead we got a obstacle course which was supposed to be just for us. . . Wanna guess what happened. . . They gave it to every class that's it . . . AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! I got in a fight once with another kid cause he wouldn't leave the handball court cause he was out so picked him up and put him outside the court next thing I know is he comes up and pushes me so I then proceeded to give him a busted lip in the end for some reason I also got suspended for "starting it" like bruh ay at least i beat up the annoying kid. To make a long story short don't let your child here . . . They'll become depressed womp womp

I went here from second grade to 6th grade and now I'm a senior graduating in a few months…read more Honestly this school left such a huge impact on me in a good way. I wish I was 10 years old again and able to appreciate these good times honestly. It's been 6 years but for me it feels like a in a blink of an eye I grew up, even though it's been so long I still always think about this school and the teachers, good and bad, either way they shaped me into who I am today. I don't know how much has changed but I really do appreciate this school and the people in it.

I love this school. It's all about teaching kids what really matters. I'm here to warn you about…read moreone teacher in 3rd grade. My child has been complaining about this teacher treating her students like they're in prison she says. Their backpacks are on the ground outside they hm ant have their water bottles inside the classroom if they go bathroom during class time she takes that time away from recess. She doesn't help the students nor answers any questions. A student is in charge of the table they are in and basically they do all the answering and helping. My little girl cries and is scared of her. My daughter mentioned that they can't write small because she can't see so they write bigger but not too big because it's too big!????? Can I please get her out of that class!! She's not the only one that feels that way I already talked to the teacher and she looks really stressed herself. She doesn't want me to talk to her again. Is it ok that the teacher tells her to stop her friendship with other students? Is that healthy? Does Mrs. zerate hate my child.?? I don't know what to do. The school is good but her !?? She needs a change of career.

Amazing school. Staff is wonderful, dedicated, experienced, and they focus on making good citizens…read morenot just getting high test scores

By far the best school in the neighborhood, staff and administrators are always helpful and totally…read morelove on the kids! We are blessed and lucky that we live so close to such an awesome school! My kids always come home happy and they love sharing all about their experiences on a daily basis!

Absolutely horrible school. My son who has a heart condition goes here. They have all his medical…read moredocuments! Yet still made him run in 95° degree weather! Also if a child is hurt, forget about asking what happened? Nobody saw a thing. That's always the case. This school is terrible.

I love this place! you can play soccer, basketball, volley ball, handball, or just play on the…read moreplayground. the food is amazing, and the teachers are very nice and helpful. the books are amazing and interesting.

Absolutely Great School! They have an Amazing STEM program with Mr. ROCK! Excited for my other kids…read moreto attend this school ​

This school is great. My older sister also has attended this school. Ever since going here,…read morelearning has been feeling easy and fun. I would recommend this school and about to graduate from here.