Oak Grove Middle School

1370 South Belcher Road

School District

Pinellas
Grade

6-8
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:15
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by student on February 20, 2025

it is a really good school. the teachers are peaceful
Submitted by other on December 08, 2023

SO I LOVE THIS SCHOOL BECAUSE THE AMAZONG LERANING AND STUFF THERE IS A LOT OF NICE PEOPLE BUT SOME PEOPEL HAVE ROSE TOYS WITH THEM BE CAREFUL OF THAT
Submitted by parent on August 21, 2023

A horrible school. I try to rationalize the reasoning behind why no one in the management of this school, seems to care about the experience of the shareholders - students, parents, the community it services - and I can't help but wonder if there isn't some issue related to race, at play here. The secretarial staff could not care less about the impression they make, as the first point of contact and the dismal level of professionalism they employ. Need information? You better not depend on them to give it to you! The classes and classroom management?! Where is the care?! Where are the classes that are tailored to equip students with a sound foundation for further learning?! Social development? Structure and discipline?! I'll tell you where it's at - not here! It's heartbreaking to see how they just seem centered on collecting a paycheck and NOT making a positive, impactful difference in the lives of the vulnerable kids that are unfortunate enough to attend this facility. If circumstances beyond my control did not relegate me to enrolling my child here, I would NEVER have. Please, parents seek better for yours!
Submitted by parent on March 11, 2023

cus its a good school unlike larghetto over here having fights every week
Submitted by parent on October 16, 2022

If your child is on an IEP, I would highly recommend you keep your child away from this horrible school. Administration is leaving in droves, students are constantly bullied or being hit or fighting, APs have no time to address actual serious incidents… instead they offer you Hope Scholarships. Apparently, classroom fighting isn’t being monitored by the teachers. I have complaint and attempted to address my concerns prior to any escalated scenario that would place my child in a dangerous situation but it still occurred. The bad students that came from other schools have turned this school into a nightmare. I dread every day taking my child to this place, and am now determine to get my child into a really good school, unfortunately there seems to always be a waiting list for schools with any merit in this area, which I completely understand why. The public system in this area (Clearwater) is a joke. Parents, run don’t walk away from this school you won’t regret it. There’s a reason this school is rated so low.
Submitted by parent on January 25, 2017

I have had multiple students in this school. I'll admit I had 1 trouble child. They are quick to kick kids out or give referrals, without much support or direction. Even involved parents have a hard time getting the help they need for their students.There are so many un-savy students at this school, they are very inappropriate, and act out. So many in fact that it is hard for the school to keep up, and unable to change the overall negative environment. Teachers are dismissive and willing to send kids for referrals at the drop of a hat, sometimes not willing to work with the children or re-direct. With discipline, if there is a problem - you might not found out about an issue until days or a week later. Their are a few good teachers here, and the 7th grade VP Mr. Wolford is helpful - but there is a lot to be desired for your student.My students that do not have any behavior problems and are on honor roll, complain about the environment - stating that there are a lot of "mean kids" and little help by teachers. My other daughter is well behaved but not very keen on doing assignments on time. I find out about them later when she fails the class and is assigned to course recovery. If a student falls behind on work, no one seems to care - they just let them fail vs informing parents, asking for conferences etc. I have already pulled 2 of my children out of this school and was lucky to get them in better schools. Hoping to pull my other child out next year.I would recommend steering clear of this school, especially if your child needs additional support for any reason academic or behavioral.
Submitted by parent on August 10, 2015

This school is terrible. Our daughter has gone there for 2 yrs and went from being a straight A student to a slacker. She did nothing ( no homework, class work, participation, disrupted class) and with constant parenting conferences, calls, emails she was not held accountable at all! These teachers are so concerned with their bonuses to give a hoot about these kids' futures. It is just a job to most at this school. We went down there practically every week trying to get administration to listen to us and they would act like they would give consequences but there never were. How does this prepare the future of tomorrow if we as parents are suppose to work as a team with teachers? If we give her consequences at home but she doesn't get them at school how on earth is that preparing for her life? I don't really blame the teachers I blame the school as whole because the county has taken how teachers run their classrooms out of their hands and made them follow the PC handbook which eventually breeds complacency n contention with teachers where it's just a job. Give the power back to teachers - make them not afraid to lose their jobs if they correct a child for going down a wrong path- God knows our teachers didn't and we knew there was a cause n effect when we went into HS n college. Ridiculous. So if you want a school where Your kid can pick and choose what they're going to do- come home with Fs for 4 semesters yet the last week of school be promoted with 4 Fs and 2 sudden As than OGMS is the one for you!
Submitted by parent on December 18, 2014

I recently move to this county and enrolled my son in this school. I have to say that I love they have uniforms. The orientation to 6th graders was great. I was concern he will get lost with all the period changes but they took their time to practice. Love the Web Portal program they have to communicate with teachers and see all the grades. The teachers respond very quickly to your request. Love the after school program they have and my son enjoys it. When there are issues with the students the school takes immediate action to discipline so it does not repeat again. The band director is great and has passion for music. The only thing I will give 3 stars is the education curriculm. I do not feel my son is being challenge in this school.
Submitted by parent on April 08, 2014

ADMINISTRATION AND TEACHERS ARE WONDERFUL. VERY CONCERNED WITH SAFETY OF STUDENTS AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE. THE BAND DIRECTOR IS OUTSTANDING. VERY WELL ORGANIZED AND EXCELLENT PROGRAMS.
Submitted by parent on March 03, 2014

School is just plan out horrible, the teachers are not very Good educators. As I took the timetto research this school I found that it's a school full of bully and fights. Kids of all learning capable learn the same. My child has adhd and so does half of the students there. If it's a program that's set up at this school for them, besides the free tutoring it has fell allot of kids and parents. I wish I knew how to find out if there Getting funded cause I would have been reported this School. In order for your child to succeed at this school you have to f do everything in your power to just get them the heck out. The resource officer is rude and very unprofessional. The principles sit behind her like she a guard dog, while our children fins for themselves. It's to late for me to get my child out this year, but I'm already trying to get my child enrolled somewhere else next year. Just a all around horrible School.