R.W. Kidder Middle School

6700 Rives Junction Road

School District

Northwest Community Schools
Grade

6-8
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:15
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by student on August 19, 2022

Haha, a school that literally bullied me into changing to virtual school.I am a late bloomer, (and a female) so I have been called remarks like flat, short, and everything you can think of. I have reported it and they do an overall good job at handling it, but the 6th graders are ABSOLUTELY WILD, they're constantly fighting, causing drama, making group chats insulting each other, have low self esteem already? great, come to this school to peel through the layers of your skin critiquing little things up to your shoulders just because some kid said they looked weird, it's like chickens in a pen, they will fight for the STUPIDEST reasons. I think the school does a good job with helping the kids with special needs, they're constantly being monitored and helped, but as soon as one of them leaves the room, THE CROWD GOES WILD! They will bully that kid not to their face, but behind their back, it's not funny, but they think it is. Also since I'm considered short, (4'8) I have been tripped numerous times, one leaving me *in tears*, I could hardly walk on my legs for a week without sharp shooting pain in my leg, but the principal dealt with it pretty well. If you have high self esteem and want to keep it, don't go to this school, also the free school lunches are absolutely terrible, I've been served so many burgers that are soggy and light pink on the inside, but hey, it's free. Thank you to Mrs. Holbrook and Mr. Blume for helping me through the rough times at this school, I will forever appreciate you.Please don't send your kid here.
Submitted by parent on April 10, 2018

Can’t manage to protect my child against others who bully her, despite repeated parental meetingas and attempts at action plans. Mr. Brooks is an ineffective principal with poor communication skills as well as poor ability to withhold the schools bullying policy. Completely disappointed in a school I used to take pride in. Homeschooling never sounded so good!
Submitted by other on November 08, 2017

Middle School and High School kids are being left behind compared to other schools in Michigan. Northwest Jackson Schools are some of the worst rated schools for academics in the state.
Submitted by parent on August 24, 2014

Pros: Great music program Pretty good student/teacher ratio for a public school Cons: More fun time than actual work The teachers AND the principal favor certain students (this is a huge problem) Facilities are outdated Staff can be rude
Submitted by parent on February 01, 2013

my duaghterr goes here. i also have problems with mr. gonzolas. she came home cryying. i hope it gets better.