Tunbridge Public Charter School

5504 York Road

School District

Baltimore City Public Schools
Grade

PK, K-8
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:18
Type

charter

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on November 13, 2024

Tunbridge use to be a really good school, but it has gone down hill with new teachers and staff that do not fit the culture of the school. No responses to emails from parents trying to get support for their child, slick responses from leadership, unwelcoming feeling for families except where they fake it at events, new teachers who are not qualified and have no real experience with children and a downfall in communication. This might as well be any other public school in Baltimore City now.
Submitted by student on January 30, 2024

There are cockroaches in the bathroom. Almost everyday I walk into the bathroom and I see the most disturbing view of dead, smushed and hanging from the stall cockroaches. Please don't go to this school unless you want your child to see roaches in the bathroom.
Submitted by parent on November 08, 2017

I have 3 kids at this school all in different grades with different learning styles. Tunbrige makes it a fun learning experience for them that meets there needs.
Submitted by parent on June 21, 2017

My daughter has had a phenomenal year of learning. Awesome!!!
Submitted by parent on January 24, 2017

We are very pleased with the learning and social atmosphere Tunbridge has created for our child and family. We love the active way they teach, love the various subjects they include to enhance learning (drama, art, dance, music, fitness). The teachers are responsive and the administration are dedicated. It is a diverse school both racially and socioeconomically. There is much parental involvement. This is our second year here and we have been very pleased.
Submitted by parent on September 07, 2016

Wholesome atmosphere, quality teaching and great administration! The staff and teachers are awesome! My children have progressed very well here for the last six years!
Submitted by parent on July 21, 2016

I absolutely love Tunbridge Public Charter School! My children have improved since they have been enrolled at Tunbridge. The school staff are very friendly and offer a safe, trusting, encouraging, and supportive learning atmosphere. Ms. Adams and Ms. Trees know all of the students and their families. I would, and I do highly recommended this charter school to everyone who is in search of a perfect charter school for their children.
Submitted by other on February 02, 2016

I have children with very different personalities and they are thriving at this amazing school. The staff is top notch and academics are infused with mandatory classes such as drama, dance and art. Children have attended this school for five years and we are extremely pleased.
Submitted by parent on September 01, 2015

My daughter is now in 5th grade, and began going to Tunbridge in the 1st grade. I enjoy the amount of activities they have for the students and families, essentially building a "community" of connected people. I have never had an issue with her teachers, although I felt like all of her teachers have been great, I really felt like Ms. Mitchell and Ms. G. and Ms. Lance are more experienced and provided a stern/loving demeanor that my daughter thrived off . I think it's very important that the staff know the children they are teaching and feel connected to them. I really like that they are invested in seeing growth, success, and happiness from their students. They are a newer school and are working towards fixing any kinks that arise. To address a previous comment about new teachers, I would love a mix of older/experienced teachers and new teachers, but I see the value in having teachers that are excited about being teachers, excited about learning new techniques, and excited about getting their students excited! One of my fondest memories about a favorite teacher, was Ms. Tara. I was in the 5th grade and she was a brand new teacher, I just remember her being so sweet and happy. She tried all types of new things with our class, which got me and my classmates excited to come to school! We learned about science and animals through an experiment where we raised and watched the life cycle of crawfish, it was exciting to hold something that was foreign to me (as a pet). So I applaud Tunbridge for introducing new things to their students and building from there. This is better than my daughter going to a school that's been around for 50 years and the graduation rate if below 50%. Keep up the good work Tunbridge!!
Submitted by parent on August 03, 2015

It's ok not bad as other schools in Baltimore City Need more older teachers the teacher there are fresh out of college
Submitted by parent on July 29, 2015

My son have miss Fairfeild and he love the school and our family. She do everything she is supposed to and love her kids in her class like her own. We is blessed to have this school and my son teacher miss Fairfeild
Submitted by parent on August 04, 2014

My son attended Tunbridge from the very beginning. He was apart of the first graduating kindergarten class. His progress throughout the years at Tunbridge has become one the most frustrating and disappointing journeys for my family and child. I loved the families, activities, and loved that they knew my son by name, but providing consistency, resources and experienced teachers was a problem. The foundation that my son received in kindergarten was taught by a unexperienced teacher. Knowing sight words was great, but the phonics and sounds weren't addressed. Brought problems in 1st grade as a reader. Same in math, Money and telling time, never introduced until late 2nd grade. I'll asked for two years for additional resources such as tutoring, never able to provide, expect for one year when a unexperienced teacher offered and the whole class attended. How can a unexperienced teacher be expected to complete such task with no assistance. Assistance available was to request for a IEP. So in other words, no foundation, and now he's behind and only way of providing help is to label him as a special needs child. Absolutely NOT! I'm sorry I should have left long ago!
Submitted by parent on May 03, 2014

This school is also a nightmare for responsible parents. Expect to have your character attacked if you question your child's education at this school. Better yet get them into a school that doesn't think a great school rating of 6 is a good as it gets. Its funny how most of the reviews that were written in April sound like the same person wrote them.
Submitted by parent on April 24, 2014

Engaging, capable teachers, strong principal, warm, friendly environment. The PTO group is active and creative.
Submitted by parent on April 13, 2014

Hello parents,teachers, and staff I am the mother of a current TPCS enrollee. My 5th grader has excelled in every subject since enrollment. I love the school's curriculum, daily schedule, school events, trips, and current staff. I wouldn't have my middle sschooler attend any other BCPS.
Submitted by parent on April 12, 2014

This schools is wonderful...a strong principal, great teacher-leaders, and involved parents. The children are at the center of the school and its curriculum. The board and non-profit leadership also provide steady governance and direction for the school.
Submitted by parent on April 10, 2014

I have a child that has been a student at Tunbridge for the past 3 years. The teachers really care about the students. Some of them give of their time for free with afterschool clubs and activities. I enjoy the fact that they promote healthy living and a caring environment. I like the fact that they promote not just taking care of ones self but others as well. The PTO is very active and involved in the school.
Submitted by parent on April 09, 2014

This school is only a nightmare for parents who want teachers to raise their children and don't take responsibilities for the actions of their children! Please explain why it is nightmare because I will write again that the school is AWESOME! My child is in Mrs. Hazel's class and she is a awesome, fair and loving teacher. My child has been at Tunbridge since it opened and is doing extremely well. She even loves math because they have such a great math teacher. Maybe parents that have problems should evaluate themselves , their own lives and their own school histories and try to problem solve at home and not just school! Every experience is what you make it. There are solutions at TPCS.
Submitted by parent on April 09, 2014

This is a great school! Although this is my kids first year, they love it! They really care about the kids here and I love the fact that parents involvement is really valued! I could ask for a better school for my kids to learn and grow!
Submitted by parent on April 09, 2014

This school has been great for my daughter both academically and physically. Need school trips from time to time. Other than that I think that it is great! Good atmosphere!