Attea Middle School

2500 Chestnut Avenue

School District

Glenview Central Consolidated 34
Grade

6-8
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:12
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on August 19, 2021

This is just based on the first day at a new school experience.We pre-registered, and paid our fees/dues, submitted vaccination records, all by the week prior to the first day of school. First day of school, they didn't have a class schedule, no locker assignment for the new student. Staff walked student around to different classes asking if teacher had space in their class. Parading the student around from class to class, in front of a classroom full of students. Shining a spotlight on the new kid to the school. Bare in mind during COVID we should be limiting movement and have assigned seating. Overnight I received the class schedule and at least one class is different from the first day, so already switching classes on the second day of school. If you are transferring your kid to this school, if you register during the summer like I did, you might have the same experience on the first day of school because I still have not heard back from the administration as to when we needed to register by to ensure new students would be set with a schedule and locker on their first day of school. I don't see a point pre-registering. Might as well have walked in the first day of school to register. Would've gotten the same experience. At least wouldn't have to dish out the fees/dues early. If I had known, I would have waited till the school assigned a class schedule before having student go in. It's already tough on a kid going to a new school, but to go to classes the first day, then have to switch to a different class the next day, it's like starting at a new school twice. If any PTA members read this, when you call me, I will be telling you about this experience as the reason I won't be donating this year. If anything, for not treating my kid like every other student on the first day, I should be asking for a refund on the fees/dues I already paid to the school. If you are relocating and here doing research, do yourself a favor and consider moving to District 30 boundaries instead. Maple Middle School seems to have better ratings on this website. The schools are 10 minutes from each other.
Submitted by parent on May 28, 2021

The curriculum is solid and preparation for High School as well. My student learned strong presentation skills and use of technology and is well prepared for HS. Most teachers are great to strong. Ample opportunities to take advanced or honors classes as well so there is 'stretch' for more advanced students that need a greater challenge. I rate it a 3 because the leadership at Attea is weak. I also think the district needs to be more involved and hands on supervision is warranted. I believe teacher background checks are not performed annually and was in shock when I performed my own background review and what I learned and I will leave it at that. The district needs to be involved because the current Attea leadership is aware but no action is taken. With the high taxes in Glenview mostly driven by school funding, I would expect no less than the district performing background checks of every single teacher and then ascertaining if they are qualified to be around students.
Submitted by parent on February 01, 2019

2 of my kids went there, they liked itbut a lot of homework
Submitted by other on March 13, 2017

Horrible school. Many kids are doing drugs and drinking, and when caught there is no punishment. The school states they will get police involved if there are students drinking or doing drugs but the police were nowhere to be found. Teachers are hypocritical, too much homework. Forces children to think inside the box with no creativity.