Farnell Middle School

Experience has been mediocre. The school is a BIG school, and resources are constrained. As an example, students oftentimes share textbooks, and cannot bring them home. There are a few outstanding teachers, a few that are phoning it in, and most are in the middle. While the school is an "A" rated school, I don't put too much stock in that ranking. Teachers have kids preparing a full two weeks prior to the test doing review packets, coming to study sessions after school, etc. I'd rather have my kids learning new material.

Rey positive experience so far. My daughter loves it

Majority of the staff is extremely caring and attentive. They don’t shy away from parent interaction. Always a few bad apples in a bunch, but overall, the faculty and leadership are highly effective.

My daughter completed this school and due to the excellent foundation that it gave her, she went on to one of Hillsborough County's Highschool International Baccalaureate programs and she has done very well with honors! Mr. Cobb is an excellent administrator and he doesn't take any crazy stuff going on. The success of the school grade being an "A" tells the whole story as well - As a parent, I highly recommend this middle school!