Castle Rock Middle School

"This school has not been very forgiving nor pleasant. For starters, the staff does not know exactly what they're doing. Whenever I've had an issue with a student and have chosen to report it, the counselors do not do anything beneficial. They simply tell you "we will talk to them" and leave it be, often times resulting in more conflict. They only take one side of the story before placing blame on students, in some cases completely innocent ones. The curriculum is common core and contains no common sense, and often times I find my parents looking up the answers to my homework because they have no idea how to do it. Last year I had a conflict where I was stressed to the point where I didn't want to come to school. You know what the counselor told me? Not "how can I help?" Or "what can we do to fix this?" No, instead she simply told me "oh, well you can't skip school, That's not okay, etc." The traffic in the mornings is almost impossible, and many students find themselves receiving tardy passes because their parents had to wait in a long line. If you get to the school at 7:25, you'll be waiting in line for as long as 10-15 minutes! It's absurd! And they still have the audacity to give you a tardy pass. Overall, this school does not know how to handle issues and calls innocent people out for their mistakes. Another thing I should mention, if you end up being blamed for "bullying", the teachers are VERY unforgiving. (Especially you, science teacher... you know who you are.) They glare at you and are hard on you for no reason whatsoever. Just because the office wouldn't hear your story, everyone is out to get you, it seems. I do not recommend this school, and if you're new to the area, well, you'll just have to make different arrangements. You might, dare I say, need to enroll in online or home school until a better school arises. Sorry for the inconvenience."

"This school is the most involved school and amazing one at that. The teachers here actually care about your well being. The staff also makes sure that you are comfortable with your classes and your homework. The kids here are your average teenager who only cares about themselves, but what more do you expect from a school that consists of 930 kids. Not all of the kids are like that either. I have seen no physical bullying the whole two years that I have attended this school. Sure, there may be the occasional verbal tease but what more do you expect. I have been reading the reviews and most of them are snarky comments made by students who attend this school. Has it ever occurred to you commentators that maybe the reason for your academic failure while attending this school wasen't the staff's fault, it was yours! So calm yourselves because you are all so lucky to be attending such a great school."

"Sooo this school sucks. The kids there are so rude and think there all that they bully you and the school doesn't even do anything. And the teachers are okay but I hated most of them specially my math and social studies teacher. They pile so much homework on you and tell you it's due the next day. My 8th grade year there sucked. And when your sick or get a injury they send to the nurses office and the nurse didn't even do anything. The only I liked about this school was the electives. And closer to the end of the year the added on so many rules. One which where you had to raise your hand to leave the cafeteria to go outside. And where you had to clean the tables for a grade THEY HAVE EMPLOYES THAT GET PAID TO DO THAT! I'm in high school now and I'm much happier! I hate this school More than I hate Donald trump and that says a lot!"

"This school is no good, most teachers are terrible and there are just too many people. At my CRMS experience I was bullied constantly by both teachers and students. Please be prepared for extreme stress and anxiety if you attend this middle school!!! If I had kids I would NOT send them to Castle Rock Middle School. I am not just saying this because I don't care for school, I am saying this from the honasty from my heart. Parents please take extreme caution. For this school has negatively changed my teenage life..."

"I currently have a seventh grade student at Castle Rock Middle school. I am so impressed with her team of teachers. They are caring and supportive, both to my child and me. They work together as a team in their homework planning and communication. They have offered to meet with my child before and during school to provide some additional support that she needed in a couple of classes. They have gone out of their way to answer my questions and give me ideas to help her. It is clear that they understand middle schoolers; they are dedicated to helping kids through this difficult age. I believe that they are providing a comprehensive education, striving to meet the goals of a World Class Education. While there is still room for growth, I think her team of teachers are working towards these new learning targets. I highly recommend Castle Rock Middle School."