Ladera Ranch Middle School

29551 Sienna Parkway

School District

Capistrano Unified
Grade

6-8
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:24
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on November 09, 2023

If your child experiences anything at the school that requires the intervention of administration, and or the principal I recommend that you just leave the school entirely. I realize this is not a popular approach, but if you leave your child in this trash dump of the school, who is actually suffering?I personally witnessed a teacher bullying my (straight As, citizen of the month, honor roll etc so not a disciplinary problem) student. I sent the principal a polite email asking that he address the situation. He instead chose to believe the teacher's lies and defended the teacher.There are a couple teachers who are bright spots, so the entire school is not trash. However, this is very similar to any corporation where there are a couple great employees who are surrounded by incompetent management who knows nothing and the employees can't wait to get out. The difference is that your child cannot decide to quit and leave.
Submitted by parent on February 06, 2023

Great school. Great teachers. Teachers really engage with students that want/need some help. Overall it's a great school.
Submitted by parent on June 09, 2022

A horrifying school rife with racism, misogyny, favoritism, and elitism. Entitlement reigns high and bullying is rampant. Most teachers live in Ladera Ranch and give preferential treatment to the students of their Ladera friends. Glaring lack of diversity. Same families over and over again receive awards. If you want a shot, join ASB, wear expensive trendy clothes, and become popular by shaming poor, ethnic, or divergent thinking kids. Cliques, exclusion, and harassment happen on the daily. This is not a place that fosters goodwill, empathy, or critical thinking.
Submitted by parent on November 23, 2019

This school is incredible. We couldn’t ask for more engaged teachers, a better educational experience or a more idyllic community.
Submitted by parent on October 30, 2019

My daughter started 7th grade here and had a wonderful year. The kids at this school have been so nice to her. The teachers are very supportive and she has nothing but a great experience.
Submitted by parent on September 09, 2019

I have my third child at LRMS. It's been a fantastic school. Overall the staff is fantastic and I would highly recommend this school and community.
Submitted by other on May 25, 2018

This school is the embodiment of everything that is toxic, pretentious, egotistical, and flat out rude. The kids are very mean, especially towards kids who are already having a rough time with friends or popularity. As a former student, I strongly suggest sending your child elsewhere. It is not worth the possible mental trauma your child might suffer from. Seriously. Please don’t send your child here.
Submitted by parent on August 05, 2017

This school is amazing. My son went there and to Ladera Ranch Middle School and then we moved to San Diego. We have a 4 year old now and there is NOTHING like the Ladera Ranch education. Our 18 year old who is the one who went to Chaparral is now entering college with a full ride academic scholarship to Cal Poly SLO. I attribute a big portion of the success to Chaparral and Ladera Ranch Middle School. On top of that, the technology based education and the nightly emails reporting grades made me constantly aware of everything that was happening which was vital to his success. (SCHOOL LOOP). Highly recommend this school.
Submitted by other on September 11, 2014

One word: AMAZING!!!!! with a capital A!!! Best Middle School in existence!!! Absolutely the best!!!
Submitted by other on November 14, 2013

I come to LRMS I think it is the best school ever I am in 7th grade I had a excellent year last year and this year. The teachers and staff are excellent.
Submitted by parent on April 30, 2013

My son had an incredible experience here at LRMS! Most all of the teachers were caring, motivating and creative. The 8th grade science program was the best. In addition, the accelerated program is top notch. My son came from one of the supposedly best private middle schools in South OC where he was bored. He was challenged at LRMS and Loved it!
Submitted by other on January 23, 2013

The school is not so great the kids are mean the bullying problem is bad the school is a f for fail the staff dosent do anything. The school has slot of prejudice, ok I'm just going to put it out strait the school sucks
Submitted by other on December 31, 2012

The teachers weren't that great, and I attended this school and ended up switching because I was being bullied. The cliques are unbelievable and the kids are extremely rude and pretentious. I was so happy to be out of that school. The staff does little to intervene with bullying and has weak leadership and involvement in the school. I'm in high school now in a different city, and now I can really look at Ladera Ranch Middle School for what it really is/was. All the kids live in a small little bubble in this community and are not well-rounded whatsoever. That's just my experience.
Submitted by other on December 30, 2012

I was a student from this school and i got to say it was the WORST 3 years of my life. The bullying in this middle school is horrifying i hated my life so much I highly recommend to not choose this school for your son/daughter.
Submitted by parent on October 05, 2012

It is simply one of the best schools your child can ever attend. Great teachers, caring staff and good kids. The leadership is unparalleled to any other public school. Compatible to private schools and may be better.
Submitted by parent on November 27, 2006

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