Newton-Conover Middle

873 Northern Drive Northwest

School District

Newton-Conover City
Grade

6-8
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:15
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on March 05, 2022

Wonderful school, amazing teachers, and safe learning environment.
Submitted by parent on August 22, 2017

If a teacher says bullying is bad here, maybe you leaders need to become leaders instead of hiding behind your desks!
Submitted by teacher on August 14, 2017

Administration at this school is lost and has been for some time. They have a new principal and assistant principal all the time and nothing is consistant here. I know principals move around but they only have one middle school and it's the worst run school in the county. I would blame those from above the principal since they are making these terrible decisions. From my experience with my children, there have good people there but not in the last 6 or 7 years. No wonder scores have plummeted. No leadership from Superintendent to assistant principals at middle school. Elementary and high schools are better but not in between. They are running on empty here. My overall is a 3 out of 10.
Submitted by other on December 19, 2016

My child has only been attending this school for two months and already I had to make two reports to the school about my child getting bullied. This is unacceptable. I even went in to report the incident with my child and all they said was that my child has to be bullied at least 4 times before they can do a no contact contract with both the students or that I can get the police report done. Save your children from the bullying and put them in a different school. I would never recommend this school to any parent.
Submitted by other on October 15, 2015

Newton-Conover Middle School teachers and staff are caring, student-centered professionals. It's an amazing school. As a STEM school, it offers an innovative, creative and fun environment for students to pursue their passions and prepare them for the future.
Submitted by other on August 27, 2015

The STEM focus is truly on making the community a better place and integrating what students need to know, understand, and be able to do to be successful in college or a career. Plus, with the business partnerships they have fostered, NCMS gives both students and parents opportunities to connect with our community.
Submitted by parent on May 26, 2015

Students have no respect for almost anything and it spreads to the good kids and high school.
Submitted by teacher on February 05, 2015

We have a wonderful school. We consider ourselves family. We come together, and in times of need, we support one another. Teachers are working hard, both in and out of school, making sure students get the education they need to be prepared for their future (whatever that may look like). Totally Responsible Person (TRP) is teaching kids what character traits are valued in society. We offer a variety of extra curricular activities, some athletic and some in the arts. We have academic clubs, too. Our facility is beautiful.
Submitted by parent on January 15, 2015

Both of my kids attended NCMS. The staff is outstanding and the facilities are first class. Great School!
Submitted by parent on January 15, 2015

My child is recieving the best education around. The future of NCMS is only going to take off over the next few years, offering so many exciting things. I want my children to be a part of this 21st Century Education explosion.
Submitted by parent on July 08, 2012

I just finished reading the reviews on this school. I could not be more opposed to what some of these parents have said. These techers are some of the most professional and caring people in the community! They care about the kids and the students work hard FOR the teachers. The students love the staff and trust the staff. Could not ask for a better school for this community.
Submitted by parent on July 08, 2011

It' interesting to see that SO many of the NCHS, NCMS, and elementary teachers at these schools send their kids to the county schools. It makes you wander why? I bet they don't want their kids exposed to the lack of morales and bad character kids. I went through NCCS, and with what I see, I will NOT send my kids to NCHS.
Submitted by parent on April 22, 2011

The school was "the place to be" in the 90's, but has gotten very "thugish" the in the 2000's. Even the coaches and teachers say the "thug" culture is out of hand. Drugs are bad every where, but are really bad here. It is sad to see a once great school system fall so far. Teachers who have taught in the county schools and at NCCS talk about the difference in the types of kids. It's night and day. Don't get me wrong, NCCS has some great kids. Years ago, the % of great kids was probably 70%, now it's probably around 15%, and the good kids get made fun of because they do what they are suppose to do. Schools like Bandys, Foard, may not be as athletic, and their facilities aren't as nice, the % of good kids is probably closer to 50%. I hope it changes, but with the amount of rentals in the NCCS area, it's only going to get worse.
Submitted by parent on February 25, 2011

I have been very concerned with how much attention the teachers staff an principle's are giving toward bullying and the concerns or needs of the students isn't this what school is about??I have been very happy with Newton-Conover city schools til now.Now I'm wondering If its not just a job and pay check only for most of the staff.I know so much more could be done giving a lot better effort for all the children now and future Newton-Conover Middle School kids
Submitted by student on April 15, 2010

This school is amazing. I LOVE all of my teachers and the also teach me everything I need to know for the End Of Grade Test (EOG). I hate wearing the uniforms but this school is amazing! If you move to Catawba Country and u have kids in the 6th to 8th grade, I would defiantly recommend this school. We have a great principal. He takes care o everything even bully's that send text messages to people off of campus.c
Submitted by student on January 31, 2010

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