Long Valley Middle School

51 WEST MILL RD

School District

Washington Township Public
Grade

6-8
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:8
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on November 12, 2024

great school and teachers, my son has a great experience in this school
Submitted by student on February 22, 2024

I hate this school this is an awful school the teachers are annoying 0/10
Submitted by parent on November 10, 2022

When my child started at LVMS, I was a bit worried because I had hear some chatter about it being a less effective school. My experience has been extremely positive. Teachers communicate clearly all the assignments that students are expected to complete via OnCourse ( a web app) and assignments are graded and communicated frequently. Parents who want to monitor their child's achievement in school are happy with LVMS. Students are expected to work independently, prepapre for tests and quizes, do homework and participate in class. For most people in the district, LVMS is the first time students are getting real letter grades, and I wonder if some of the chatter may be parents who are unhappy with the results. In my experience thus far, the teachers at LVMS are outstanding. On the negative side, the district does push a social agenda through a "Social Emotional Learning" program and an a liberal bias does persist throughout the ciriculum (much of that is coming down from the State of New Jersey).
Submitted by parent on April 12, 2022

Unfortunately, the school does not offer advanced courses like Geometry in the 8th grade and Algebra I in the 7th grade to students. It is well known that exposing students at earlier grades to more intellectually rigorous material, helps them boost GPA and SAT scores in high school and let them acquire the skills they need to succeed in college. The LVMS Gifted and Talented program is also very restricted and offered only to a very limited percentage of students comparing to the best schools in Morris and Somerset Counties. The school ranks in the top 20% in NJ - which is great but... I believe with so many talented kids out there, it would be easy to boost the school ranking to the top 10% - if only more challenging courses were offered to the students. This in turn would give so many kids a better start in life and a chance to get access to most selective collages in the country.
Submitted by parent on September 18, 2021

Unfortunately, the current principal is not qualified to lead LVMS the way it once was lead. He seems overwhelmed at times and it shows in the staff. The staff is good and could be even better if there was a stronger principal. My older children went here before Mr. I.'s rein- and it was a superb school. Hopefully our new superintendent will hold him accountable or get someone new. We have an outstanding district with excellent teachers. The principal got his job because he knew someone and it shows with his arrogance and sense of entitlement. Many assistant principals have left under him- that should say something too.
Submitted by parent on May 02, 2021

Good teachers for 6th. Good teachers for 8th, 7th is. A nightmare the teachers are not a accommodating in terms of listening to IEps and understand soeichal ed learners . Lots of hw. Lots of bullying but you will get through it.mover all it’s a good school just a lot of work and stress.
Submitted by other on June 23, 2018

I had a horrible experience at this school
Submitted by parent on September 07, 2016

Great school with dedicated Staff and Safe learning environment. Things needed by students are tackled quickly by administration.
Submitted by other on December 18, 2013

This school is good for academics but definitely the worst when it comes to staff, the amount of homework and the enviornment. They cant even plant anything outside the school to make it look good. It looks like a jail and feels like it. Plus theres no air conditioning!
Submitted by other on September 20, 2011

I Long Valley Middle School!! It's the best school I've ever been to!! I am a 6th grader for the 2011-2012 school year. There's so many activities you can do!! Chorus, Orchestra, Cooking, Art Club, Drama Club, and so much more!! I've already made a whole bunch of friends and all the teachers/principals are excellent!! I can't wait for my other 2 years here!! :D