Hyattsville Middle School

Never inroll your kids here very negative!

The school has exceeded my expectations. There are dedicated teachers in the honors classes and Creative and Performing Arts program who push our children to think critically and to excel in academics and arts. The transition from elementary school is tough because the school does not send regular newsletters to parents and the onus is on the students to communicate with their parents. Parents can and should reach out to teachers to offer support

I believe that HMS is a great school, but right now it is going through a transition. I am reading the comment below and I am quite concerned as it is not an inaccurate portrayal of our school. We have many strong teachers. Our students are permitted to go outside with the teacher when appropriate. There is definitely so much room for growth, but I will argue that this is one of the best middle schools in the county. FACT: 90% of the Algebra students scored 4/5 on the PARCC test, which is ABOVE the county average The other 10% earned a 3 which is PROFICIENT. The EVIDENCE proves that our math teacher is exceptional and our school is far from horrible. What's more important, an A or actual learning, growth and improvement? If you want an easy A this is not the place for you. Students have to EARN their grades here. If you actually want your students to LEARN Algebra, the statistics show we have the BEST teacher in the county and her students perform ABOVE the county average

My daughter is in the 8th grade at this school. It has been a nightmare. The algebra teacher is terrible. She does not follow a text book or appear to follow a logical teaching sequence. Her grading is arbitrary and no students are getting an A in her class. As a result, she is jeopardizing the chances of for her students to get into the only decent high school program in the county (at Eleanor Roosevelt) which is based on grades. The principal and head of the math department did nothing to address this problem despite multiple parent complaining. In addition to bad teachers, weak academics and an unresponsive bureaucracy, the social environment is hostile. There are fights every week at the school. Boys and girls have to sit separately at lunch. The children are never permitted to go outside. This is a horrible school. If you have the money, send your kids to a private school or move!