Dr Mona Jain Middle School

12205 44th Avenue West

School District

Manatee
Grade

6-8
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:18
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on November 20, 2024

WARNING! If your considering this school for your child I would highly recommend avoiding it at all costs. The bulllying that occurs, the staff that don’t care & the academics here are a joke!
Submitted by parent on May 22, 2024

Great School! My son attended 6th -8th Grade and always had wonderful teachers. I had very little interaction with principals or assistants. I guess that is a good thing. Security is tight and there is a very professional sheriff's deputy patrolling the grounds and inside the school. The pick and drop off lines run pretty smooth. My only concern is that kids who live east of the school and walk should be funneled out of the east side of the school and not allowed to cross the only entrance and exit to the school as cars are trying to go in and out. The scooters fly across the driveway, and it creates a very dangerous situation. Either that or put a crossing guard at the driveway. Also, there are very irresponsible parents who pick up their kids on 44th instead of going through the line. This is also dangerous and needs to stop. .
Submitted by parent on August 27, 2023

Lots of subtle bullying occurs that goes unchecked
Submitted by other on June 14, 2023

School was extremely disrespectful towards students and parents alike.
Submitted by other on April 28, 2022

My son came from what they call was the best public elementary school in town where he struggled like crazy. Since he had come to Dr. Mona Jain Middle school he is doing 100% better. I'm shocked at how this new school has changed my son. The staff has been fantastic.
Submitted by parent on April 06, 2022

We absolutely love this school. My child started Mona Jain in the middle of 6th grade after struggling at another school. The teachers, counselors, principal and assistant principals are AMAZING. They are very supportive and encouraging to the kids. They communicate very well with parents. They work well as a team, supporting each other too. For kids with IEP/504 or needing accommodations, this school works well with parents and kids to ensure they get what they need. I can't say enough good things about this school. I don't normally take the time to submit reviews, but this one is deserving!!
Submitted by student on February 22, 2022

It has a great and wide variety of classes that students can have. Very nice priciple.
Submitted by parent on December 07, 2021

this school did not do a good job at letting students be themselves
Submitted by parent on June 10, 2021

I have a son who will be in 8th grade this year. He was in the first class at Mona Jain and has had a great 2 years at DMJ. Ms. Lindsey, the Principal, is phenomenal- supportive and Communicative. She’s on top of things and is just delightful. The teachers are wonderful as well. My son is in advanced and honors classes and the teachers make sure he’s challenged. Highly recommend!