Bartow Middle School,

550 East Clower Street, Bartow, FL 33830

"This school is alright. It’s not as bad as you think, the only reason the staffs are “bad” is because they have to face wanna be thugs every single day! If you treat them right, then they will treat you right It’s common sense. Aside from that this is an amazing school! But they could use more staff because of fights and misbehaving children. The principals there are amazing! They host block party’s,theres a FSA picnic coming up,and other fun activities! Overall I would recommend coming to this school!"

"Terrible school. I hate that my kid goes here. Desperately searching for an alternative for next year. If I leave him at BMS he will be so far behind by the time he gets to high school that it will be difficult for him to catch up. Advice to parents of 5th graders, use the school choice option when you get that letter in the mail about the poor performance of BMS. Send your child somewhere else."

"Please pray that your student doesn't get sent to Mrs. Johnson for any reason. She took another child's word and TRIED to give my child a Saturday work detail. I went to the school and spoke with her and she refused to see the correct side of things. This is even after I took it upon myself to contact the teacher and the teacher confirmed that the situation never happened the way Mrs. Johnson TRIED to write my child up for. I walked out told her I was on my way to the school board. less than 5 minutes later as I was walking into school board office I get a call and she said she spoke with teacher and would revoke the Saturday work detail. Yes Maam it would have been revoked anyway!!!!!!!!! Learn how to handle your job before you take the responsibility!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

"I really hate the fact that these teachers can treat kids badly. And when these kids react soon it they are wrong.Then teachers and talk about students parents to upset them. They are more worried about discipline than education. Yes I understand kids should be good."

"The children are absolutely animals. On the last day of school, they go berserk. I knew a friend of mine who worked as a lunch lady and she quit simply because they are out of hand. The teachers are not exactly the best either. They continuously falsely accuse the good kids. The fact that they mix in 8 graders with 6 graders contributes to the problem. Overall, on the lower end of the spectrum."