Overview
Tappan Middle School2251 East Stadium Boulevard
Ann Arbor, MI 48104(734) 994-2011
Ann Arbor, MI 48104(734) 994-2011
Tappan Middle School is located in Ann Arbor, MI and serves grades 6-8.It received a GreatSchool rating of 7 out of 10
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Student Diversity
Race
Percentage
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
Native American
0%
Hispanic
9%
Two or more races
11%
Asian
11%
Black
18%
White
52%
Reviews14 Reviews
4.0
My son completed sixth and seventh grade at Tappan. He is going into his eighth grade year. The majority of the teachers and counselors are very helpful. My son started falling behind in math and the problem was caught and he was back up to speed in no time. Middle school can be a difficult time for children but my son is thriving at Tappan.
We started out excited about sending out 7th grader to this school. Unfortunately, it was a less than positive experience. Academically she fell behind and we needed tutors to get her into a good 8th grade school. The social experience is that of kids that are beyond their years, and very distracting. When I tried to talk to the advisor about issues related to my daughters academic performance, I was met with a very disinterested teacher. There were a few good teachers, but the majority were not interested in the students as individuals at all. While the discipline is strict because it has to be with all those kids, at times I thought it was rather unfair as well. The vice principal is fantastic, above and beyond, but he cannot make up for the other shortcomings in the school. Unfortunately, the crowding of the school is a big part of the problem, so unless the state provides more funding for more space and teachers, I don't see how it can improve.
I have to say we started out with high hopes for this school and been rather disappointed. The academics are at best mediocre. But the major issue is that some (not all) of the teachers are not interested in the kids at all. The vice principal is excellent, but unfortunately he can't make up for the other problems the school has. I am not re-enrolling my child next year.
I love Tappan! All of the teachers a supportive and encouraging to students. The students are pretty nice and ready to learn. The activities are amazing! There is a wide variety of sports to choose from including soccer, volleyball,basketball,track, etc. There is a suitable and creative environment for students to learn in and is also a great place to meet new people and try new things. Overall Tappan is an amazing school!
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