this school is great, but accuses you for things you haven't done, love the staff just some are ruderead more

LOVEEE this school so much!!! The staff is great and caring, my son has been there for 5 yrs now…read moreand loved it

My review is based on the cleanliness and beautification of this school and I do not know anyone…read morewho attends and/or works at this school. Overall, I came here for my daughter's Volleyball game and it is a beautiful school with a small gym but very clean. I like how there was also a food truck there as well. The only reason why I did not give it a 5 star is because the parking stalls are a bit compact (and being that I am originally from Hawaii, we have compact stalls there) and someone scratched my car when they opened their door.

Not the worst, but far from what it should be…read more I'll be honest--I wanted to love this place. At first glance, it checks some important boxes: clean buildings, a decent variety of after-school programs, and a lot of buzz about being "one of the better schools" in the area. But after spending real time here, that reputation doesn't hold up under closer inspection. The good stuff? Sure, it's there. The campus is well-kept and looks great, and my kids have genuinely enjoyed a few of the clubs they've tried. I'll also say that some of the teachers are passionate and communicative. You can tell they care. But unfortunately, the strong ones feel outnumbered by the ones who seem to have checked out. And that's where things start to unravel. Too often, we've seen teachers point fingers at students or parents instead of taking ownership when something clearly goes wrong in the classroom. That mindset makes it hard to trust the process. Meanwhile, the people running the show? It feels like their main goal is image control. Even when serious concerns are raised, the focus shifts to silencing criticism instead of solving problems. Don't even get me started on the pickup line. It's pure chaos. Traffic spills into the streets, everyone's blocking everyone else, and there's no system in place to fix it. You'll spend 30+ minutes in your car daily, just hoping no one gets into an accident. As for academics, it's hit or miss. In some cases, the material seems to come straight from pre-made internet templates--no adaptation, no passion, and sometimes, no clear understanding of the topic from the person teaching it. Honestly, I've found better explanations on YouTube. Other things worth noting: There have been situations involving extremely unprofessional conduct between staff members--yes, during the school day. I've also seen confidential student information passed around carelessly, which is incredibly upsetting for any parent. And the school's reaction to these concerns? Defensive. Instead of addressing the issue, they turned their attention to the parent who spoke up, even threatening to revoke their campus access. That says a lot about their priorities. Bottom line: There are bright spots here, but they're clouded by serious problems in leadership, culture, and accountability. If you're considering this school, go in with your eyes wide open. It might look good on paper, but reality paints a more complicated picture.

Lied Middle School demonstrated a complete failure of leadership and accountability…read more I raised serious concerns regarding my child and received no response whatsoever from the principal. Not acknowledgment. Not follow-up. Not even the courtesy of a reply. When school leadership chooses silence over action, it sends a clear message about priorities. Because the principal failed to respond, I was forced to escalate the matter to the superintendent, a step that should never be required for a parent advocating for their child. The lack of communication, urgency, and responsibility shown in this situation reflects a broader problem with administrative leadership. Parents should be deeply concerned about how issues are handled when they arise and whether school leadership is willing to do its job. This experience was disappointing, alarming, and entirely avoidable.

I was a student there but it was too much for me so i had to leave cause the kids made it to the…read morepoint where i would go home and have mental issues and it wasn't healthy and the teachers did NOTHING at all. It was hard leaving but it was worth it. The teachers or the students i have NO words at all for... So overall I would not recommend any kids to go whether you have a tolerate for these type of kids or not.

All the teachers I had were very nice and I only dislike one teacher the humanities teacher but…read moreoverall this is a great school

This is the worst school ever. My daughter has been bullied for a while now and the school did…read morenothing to protect my child. Instead of hearing what my daughter had to say they asked the bullier and his friend if my daughter was the bully. My daughter is super sweet she has never gotten into trouble. My child does not want to go this school anymore. They say they are against bullies but in truth they really don't give 2 shits. My child has told me that she does not feel safe and refused to go to school this week. She has told her teacher which he has made her switch tables to get away from the kid. He has been bullying my child and making rude remarks due to her birthmark on her forehead stating did your mom drop you on your face when you were a baby or did she hit you with the frying pan. We have tried to have a one on one with the school but they refused. They talked to my child without a parent present, she felt as if they were retaliated her for being honest. They would not take my child's statement that she has done nothing wrong. They asked the bullies friend and of course being a friend is going to stick up for them. They didn't even talk to her teacher about this, my child has developed anxiety due to this torment and how they treat her. This is by far the worst school to send your child to. They are not there for the kids that are getting picked on. Don't send your child to this school if you care for their safety. My daughter does not feel safe at all with this school. We are removing her and will enroll her to a better school where the teachers actually give a damn. If I could I would not rate this school at all!!!!!

Fantastic first school experience for our grandchild. The teachers and staff are interested in…read moreteaching and promoting learning. Children are encouraged and parents are included in the education plan.

This school pushes out any child with issues or concerns instead of addressing them properly. So…read morewhy does this matter? Early intervention is highly important for help with children with special needs so they can succeed later in life. This school is not up to the task to discovering those needs and assisting your child. Right now 1 out of 56 children are autistic. That's not counting any of the other children with additional needs. My daughter did not want to integrate with the preschool classroom. They thought it was purely a behavioral problem. We did everything they asked. She was "super smart" (their words) so they wanted to keep her, but she couldn't handle being with the group. Though she was still listening/learning from afar (again their words) They tried to physically force her resulting in major meltdowns. They ended up kicking her out. They made me feel like a failure of a parent and my child wasn't exactly excited to experience school again after that. With the assistance of CCSD and her doctor she was diagnosed with high functioning autism. She's doing great in a general education classroom and still super smart. My point is pick a school that will help your child no matter what the circumstances. This school isn't going to do that.

la amo estoy en 5to grado y no quisiera irme, porque aquí todos me ayudan bastante a pesar de que…read morehable español, kay carl debería ser eterno ‼‼‼

My daughter has been at Kay Carl since 2012 and I could not be happier with this school and staff…read morethe past two years. The Principal Mrs. Swann is amazing! She knows all her students by name and you will find her all over the campus. She runs a tight ship with high expectations from her staff and they rise to the challenge. If you have an issue it will be handled and your voice will be heard. Staff is very accommodating of special needs students.

Honestly not a good school to send your kids. Unwated drama and my kid always comes home crying his…read moreeyes out. One he came home bald and it's because of the other kids issues.

I'm a student at this school. The things I don't like about it is when my teachers were strict. The…read morething I love about it though is when the teachers are super lenient. Also, the school lunch is pretty decent. Not too bad.

School is disgustingly absurd. No teachers there is always a sub. Front office is so rude and…read moreatrocious. Please don't send your children there, because their education will fail and we'll be academically behind.