O.L. Smith Middle School 23851 Yale Street, Dearborn, MI 48124

"I love this school so much the teachers are super nice and respectful and you get a good education"

"My cousin's mom went here and my cousin is autistic so what happens is that my cousin's mom could not believe her eyes. The principal was lazy, the bathrooms were, save me god, and when the autistic kids get detention they get a room the size of a closet, so while the kids who suffer nothing get a big room while the kids who do suffer autisum go in a closet sized room? From what I heard is that this is a really bad school."

"I'm a 7th grader and i give it 4/5 stars. It's pretty good. My 6th grade year was awesome! But they cut out most of the things I liked like the school store and the Halloween dance. I didn't go but I was looking forward to going this year. Also, I heard they cut out choir too. I wasn't in it, but I feel kind of bad about it. Over all it's a great school. :D"

"I love it there the fights can be a problem but if your not in then it's ok. Kids may disrespect Teachers bit teachers handle It and if your kid is scared to go to the bathroom that's not the schools problem I love the school teachers are great I have only encounters one bad teacher.."

"Pulling our children out of Dearborn Public Schools because of the horrendous experience we have had at Smith. My husband & I both attended Smith back in the 90's & it has changed so much it's unbelievable! Our child has been struggling throughout his time here and it's no wonder why! The staff has little to no control over the student body. The bathrooms are DISGUSTING, unsanitary and unsupervised. The boys wad up dirty, wet paper towel And throw it all over the bathroom. My son was afraid to use the restroom during school for quite awhile. When we addressed the school about this issue they brushed it off and claimed that they don't have the resources to supervise the facilities and make a safe environment for our children. There are fights in the hallways, classrooms, lunchroom and bathrooms almost daily. Ever watch those jaw-dropping YouTube videos of kids disrespecting their teachers? This is an every day occurrence in this school. The staff has to spend so much time disciplining the students, it's nearly impossible for learning to take place. There are so many distractions and problems in this zoo of a school, its a wonder that the kids learn anything at all. Keep in mind that all of the "5 star" ratings come from students, not parents.. The opinions of the students are very different than those of adults. I feel sorry for the kids who are being robbed of a great junior high experience, who consider this an "excellent" school, with nothing to compare it to. VERY disappointed at what this school has become."