Daniell Middle School

2900 Scott Road

School District

Cobb County
Grade

6-8
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:16
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by student on May 22, 2024

I hate this school. Ms Stump does NOTHING.. Ms Moss and Mr. Waltz carry the school. The schools emotional "support" just doesn't exist. Teachers punish for stupid things. Would give it a 0/5 if I could.
Submitted by student on May 21, 2024

Principal Rawls was great, but after we got a new principal it went down hill. There's senseless decisions being made about rules and teachers left and right. It's also not very safe as last year there was a fight about every week and a stabbing. Overall the only thing this school is good for us the special education. Other than that there's nothing good that stands out.
Submitted by student on May 08, 2024

This school is HORRIBLE. Teachers cuss, students cuss, everyone is always fighting each others, everything revolves around drama, teacher have clear favorites, people are always kissing and making out in public, people make sexual remarks about each other, there’s so much body shaming towards students and teachers, many death threats, people tell each other to kill themselves, people bully each other so bad that they make people cut themselves, the food is nasty, there is a cockroach infestation, many people are racist and say slurs, and people do drugs and are affiliated with gangs.PLEASE IF YOU HAVE THE CHANCE DO NOT GO HEREEEE.
Submitted by student on March 24, 2020

I would rate my experience at Daniell Middle School an absolute 5 star. The teachers there really help me to become a better person. They care about me a lot. The academics are very good. We have the highest test scores and our music program is pretty good.
Submitted by student on March 08, 2019

I personally did not enjoy my experience but I only had to stay for one year
Submitted by student on January 14, 2019

Daniell Middle is not necessarily a bad school. I have had no traumatizing experiances to date, but when i first arrived as a nervous sixth grader, i was quite shocked. Kids were openly using vulgar language towards each other, wearing inappropriate clothing, and showing displays of affection in public. I eventually adjusted, but not much has changed. Teachers are quite terrible at their jobs (except for a select few) and kids can get away with literally everything. As I said, not terrible, just disappointing.
Submitted by student on October 29, 2018

Need more improvement but still a good school for kids. Work on training teachers and student care
Submitted by parent on May 20, 2018

This school needs to work on empathy from the teachers who can then model it for the students. Not every teacher or staff member is bad, but many seem to have forgotten that bad experiences with a teacher, professor, or authority figure can harm a student and their view of school and community for years.
Submitted by parent on May 13, 2018

Awful. My daughter heard a child making threats to the school. She reported it and was made to feel like a criminal. Administration is a joke. Administration while on the phone with me, rolled her eyes to the counselor in front of my daughter. The lack of respect for students and parents is revolting.
Submitted by parent on March 18, 2018

Awesome school.....supportive teachers and AC class students are mind blowing and very smart.
Submitted by student on February 02, 2018

I would rate my school 1000 out of 10 stars
Submitted by parent on July 27, 2017

My kids love Daniell!! The principal is fantastic, teachers are great, and students seem happy going to school here. It's a little less desireable than other east Cobb schools, but it shouldn't be. It really is a nice school.
Submitted by parent on January 21, 2017

We are having a great year in 6th grade and look forward to sending another child to Daniell next year as well!
Submitted by parent on September 01, 2016

Great school ! I think Principal Nelson is amazing ! He is trying really hard to make this school strong. I like what he says : student success comes in 3 parts . It's parents involvement and students dedication and teachers hard work !
Submitted by parent on September 15, 2015

We specifically chose this school for our daughter. We intentionally moved out of the Mabry/Lassiter zone (after 12 years and sending 1 daughter through those ranks) and into the Daniell/Sprayberry zone. MANY people have questioned our decision to move into what is considered by most a "lesser" school. And they're right! Less clique-ish, less elitist, less judgmental, less materialistic, less exclusionary. MORE accepting of cultural differences, more acknowledgement and appreciation of individuality, more inclusive, more culturally diverse, more real world, more designed to operate like a high school environment, more opportunity to explore alternatives to college track, more hands on STEM opportunities - have you ever watched a 3-D printer do it's magic? - more opportunities for self-described nerds to feel at home. Principal Nelson and every single teacher or counselor we've encountered have ALL been extraordinarily helpful in helping us assimilate our IEP kid into our newly chosen "tribe". We couldn't be more proud of this school, this administration and this tribe of teachers. So happy we made the choice to give our daughter the opportunity to be accepted just as she is - geek and all!
Submitted by parent on December 07, 2013

Our Principal is the Best!!! We are so proud of you Mr. Nelson and so happy to have you as our Principal!! Thanks for everything you do for our kids, our school, our parents!!!!
Submitted by other on July 28, 2013

I am going to be a new student at JJ Daniell MS and I can't wait to learn about the school and join some of there activities in 6th grade.
Submitted by parent on May 08, 2013

My family is pleased with JJ Daniell MS. I have an 8th grader and a 6th grader at the school currently. They both have had exceptional experience at the School. They have had an opportunity to take Advanced Classes and have excelled. The administration is tops and Mr. Nelson, school Principal, is dynamic and outstanding. We have had a wonderful three years with my 8th grader and I am sure my 6th grader will follow in that path. Go to the school speak to the parents, kids, PTSA and the administration you will me amazed.
Submitted by parent on May 07, 2013

Daniell has provided a wonderful learning environment for my 7th-grade daughter. We came from a private school environment that was solid academically, but could not address social development for any of its students. The teaching staff at Daniell have been exactly what we were looking for, and kudos to the principal for setting the tone for his school. His hands on involvement shows leadership by example. As for the reviewers who have experienced bullying, we had that at our very expensive private school, too. When we started to experience that here at Daniell, we immediately met with the administration to document the problems. All has been resolved to our satisfaction, so maybe the previous reviewers made a positive impact on the policies.
Submitted by other on March 21, 2013

I am a 6th grader at this amazing school. My teachers are all extremely tough but nice in the same way. I am in the AC program and have been keeping my 3rd consecutive years of strait As. Daniell has helped me grow academically and socially.