Castor Gardens Middle School 1800 Cottman Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111

"( Disclaimer, This review is not meant to insult the place, i'm just being honest.) This place is horrible! The kids always run in the halls, make weird noises, screams a lot, and sometimes the kids pull the fire alarms for no absolute reason. The one i hate the most about this place is the bathrooms, it looks disgusting. And no offense but the teachers are kind of rude and mean of some sort. The kids swear a lot, and they sometimes use the n word which is basically not ok. Whatever you do, do not send your kids to this middle school if you are a parent. Send your kids to a different middle school than here."

"I taught 8th grade language arts here one year. I dont know how, but i lasted the whole year. No whiteboards. No technology whatsoever. One class - my hr - was good, one was OK - before lunch - but the afternoon class was horrible. They would not behave. They would talk over me constantly, curse, and throw things. It got to the point where I could not read a short story. The noise was deafening_ and there would be a pile of trash at the end of the day. And assistant principal and teachers would walk by and not even offer to help. Parents did not care or correct their brat's behavior. Union lady Barbara was awesome - she knew what I was up against. Judging from the comments on here, I'm pretty sure most of the grads can't read or write beyond a fourth grade level, some are in prison_ some are unwed moms. Hopefully a few are productive adults."

"This school sucks, I was accepted in IB in the school. I thought it would be better, since it would be more challenging and its on the top floor, so the trouble maker students would be in the middle/bottom level. But that was a big lie, when i would walk in the hallways just to go to another class, i would see 7th/8th graders running in the hallways. Cursing their heads off in the hallways and I saw 1 student throw their school bag at his teacher and the teacher didn't do anything but let him run and laughing and curse at her. Another thing this school sucks, is that you will never have 1 day without a fight going on in the school, if i had a dollar for everytime i saw a fight at the school, i would be able to pay for medical school in advance. So i'm letting you know now from a fellow student that was in the school, don't take your son/daughter to this school. Even when they say your child is accepted into IB. Just don't and try to go to a better middle school, like Baldi, or simply, homeschool your child."

"I attend Wilson Middle School and there was an incident with me which I got hit in my throat. One of the students left me gasping for air none of the teachers, staff, or principals were around when the scene happened. My friends were the only ones that were there. I was a bit unconcious. After everything happen was when the principal came. The student literally hit and ran and left me with the case of assault and attempted murder and at this moment we are trying to figure out what the school is going to do about this. The staff are literally covering up for the student and giving my mom a run around and whats worst is that when my mom got there, there was no police officer there which my mom found very strange. But my mom is doing everything she can. Please do not bring your children to this school this school is horrible. THIS SCHOOL IS HELL"

"I am so greatful for the good teachers at this school! They have been very helpful with helping my granddaughter. If a student is serious about their education they will get the help they need and teachers will do their best to help them . I had my doubts about the school when my granddaughter started there. You cannot judge a book by it's cover. Thank you so much for all the teachers that have helped her since six grade, this will be her last year here and I will always remember your love and care for her. Thank you!"