Central Middle School

PO Box 397

School District

Central Community Unit 301
Grade

8
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:15
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on July 26, 2023

In my opinion, the principal had cared more about what the girls were wearing than their academic capabilities. She would deliberately point out a girl and humiliate her if a bra strap had been out, a back was showing, or if an inch of stomach was revealed. She also very inappropriately would tell the girls that there were 3-4 b’s in which were not to be shown. Back, belly, behinds, and cleavage. Yet would tell the boys a very minimal amount and rules. This is only a problem if you see it as a problem in which what the girls are wearing are not at all supposed to be deemed as a violation unless they are genuinely wearing clothing that may be harmful at they’re 13-14 selves. It is unacceptable and I do not find it appropriate at all. Besides the principal I find the teachers to be delightful in which they happen to induce joy into my child due to their teaching methods and wonderful attitude. My child was wonderfully happy with all of her teachers and was able to create a bond with each of them. My kid was able to break out of her shell and participate in each class comfortably. Hoping that the new principal is more open minded this year and doesn’t immediately undermine the young girls for the upcoming school year.
Submitted by parent on February 20, 2023

This school has a great academic record. It is rated one of the highest in standardized test performance in the Fox Valley. We had three children attend high school and all had positive experiences. All three were accepted and earned scholarships to highly selective s schools like the University of Illinois, University of Southern California and Stanford. The teachers and the administration are very student centered. It’s not perfect as some of the other reviewers have pointed out, but compared to other public high schools in the Fox Valley Area and the state it is by far one of the best.
Submitted by parent on May 15, 2018

The school disregarded my child's 504 Plan and other disabilities, and pulled away nearly every accommodation that was in place and helping. Their view was 8th grade is the time students "sink or swim". Those were their words exactly. If I had only knew back then what I know now I would have filled a complaint with ISBE against the school. I have another child who will enter this school soon and if the Principal or Assistant Principal try anything like this again I will be filing a complaint against them with ISBE (Illinois School Board of Education). The Principal was not helpful, and refused to acknowledge that my child did qualify and did need the accommodations that were put in place and used for two years prior to coming to CMS. They stripped away everything that was helping my child and my child struggled immensely. Their ignorant and careless attitude caused much heartache and aggravation in our household and my child's experience at CMS. We will have another child there soon and if Walters crosses any line with our child we will be at the state level to complain immediately about her actions. In addition, bullying was rampant throughout the school we had to contact the local police department to step in and point out to the Principal what their responsibilities are towards their students and their safety. Absolutely unacceptable.
Submitted by parent on September 21, 2017

My son is doing great there educationally. But bullying is prevalent in this school and needs to be addressed.
Submitted by other on May 15, 2017

The Dean of the school is a text-book ego-maniac who is more concerned with the students calling her "Doctor" than she is trying to work with the them. She is a perfectionist control freak who can only see her way as the right way. You cannot have a conversation with her. She will only talk at you. She is not someone who could ever see if she were wrong or admit so. She does not exude the qualities of a leader. Someone of her style is more a dictator.