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Black Diamond Middle School

Antioch, CA
  • Public
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  • Grades 7-8
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  • Enrollment: 365

Overview

Black Diamond Middle School
4730 Sterling Hill Drive
Antioch, CA 94531
(925) 776-5500
Black Diamond Middle School is located in Antioch, CA and serves grades 7-8.It received a GreatSchool rating of 1 out of 10
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Student Diversity

Race

Percentage

Pacific Islander
0%
Asian
4%
Two or more races
7%
White
9%
Filipino
9%
Black
35%
Hispanic
36%

Reviews3 Reviews

2.5
parent
Great school, don't listen to the negative reviews. In the past, before the housing crash it had many problems, but now it have greatly improved and parental involvement has increased by 10x. I have been incredibly involved and I only see brighter things happening for this school. Brentwood had a similar trend in the past. Many schools there had problems, but with time they improved. And I can only see Antioch going in the same direction.
parent
My son has attended this school for 7th and 8th grade. This school has been a nightmare to deal with. From the fights, filthy conditions, to the absent teachers, classes that are very crowded and out of control, classes with no permanent teachers for a large part of the year. Zero communication from the administration and no return response from the majority of teachers. It is clear that most of the teachers and administration are checked out. I will, however, give rave reviews to three teachers. Mr Ting is the Orchestra/Band teacher. He an amazing teacher and his pride shows through his students and their skill. Mr Utler, engaged in the learning of these children each day. Finally Mr Ward, a history teacher. Along with teaching history, he is teaching these young people to respect themselves and take pride in their work and accomplishments. He has made a huge difference in my son's life. These three teachers are the only reason this school receives a two star rating. Otherwise, zero stars.
parent
This is a horrible school. Fights every day, teachers afraid of the students, no type of order to any class. I sat in class with my child for an entire school day and in not one of the classes did any of the teachers have control over their classroom. Teachers don't care about the students they are just there to get through the day and collect their pay check. That is probably due to the fact that the students at this school are disrespectful and out of control. Majority of the teachers here are substitutes that cycle throughout the school year from month to month most of which aren't even certified to teach children not allowing them to pass to the next grade level. As a result they hire teachers to teach subjects they don't know how to teach just because the teacher is certified but then the children who are trying to learn are short changed because the teachers don't know what they are doing. I can go on and on about this pathetic school but in a nut shell this school is bad news and should be shut down or completely re-staffed including armed security guards.