Millburn Middle School

25 OLD SHORT HILLS RD

School District

Millburn Township
Grade

6-8
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:12
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on March 11, 2024

Our experience has been mostly positive on MMS. I see a lot of parents complaining about tests / homework below, but our child has never had any issue with those whatsoever - homework are typically done by 6pm, if not earlier; there are at most 1 test every other week, unless during the mid-term / finals week. I do agree that your kids would get much less attention if he/she is an average student (which most kids are), but that's common in ALL public schools - if you want more attention you should send your kids to private school of your choice! One other thing I'd like to highlight is the school has a variety of accelerated curriculums for students who wish to learn more, which is a plus in our opinion, compare to other public school districts. Millburn is still a highly-recommended school district at this point; however thing may change over the next few years if too much effort is put on affordable housing in the area.
Submitted by parent on March 15, 2023

Don’t walk, RUN. 3+ tests a week, sometimes all in one day, non-stop busy work assignments, unreasonable expectations. And this review is coming from a type A parent! Super smart kids that are excited about learning in elementary school become stress filled by 7th grade. The teachers and administration does not care. Years of parent complaints are pacified without any significant change or action. People that can afford it, put their kids in private schools by 6th grade and if not by 6th, then by 9th. Those that have older kids in Millburn pull their younger kids to privates earlier and earlier each year. In terms if special ed, the District and Millburn Middle School especially will fight you tooth and nail, refuse to acknowledge a learning disability if your child is well behaved. You will spend a ton of $ in lawyers and private testing just to get them to admit that a child needs support. No point in moving to Millburn just to pay the high taxes and STILL have to look to private school.
Submitted by other on July 02, 2018

Our experience in the school was average-above average. Overall the kids are very smart and a lot of parents are super involved. That’s what results in strong testing and overall high academic achievement.Our impression is that the teachers just about average overall. There was hardly any one who sparked a love of learning in my child. Around every corner there was a test or homework lurking. Teachers are inconsistent on how they post the homework. Some disciplined ones consistently use Google Classroom. Others mention it in class or put in on the board. Most teachers never bothered to return graded tests in time to learn from them. Many never gave them back so (presumably) they can use it the following school year.Some teachers have been at this school for so long they feel they are not answerable. From what my kid told me, some regularly made snide remarks in class towards the kids.The student body moves in cliques primarily moving with kids they knew in elementary school. It’s very strange to me they are largely closed to new friendships at such an early age.The school focuses on organization and self representation to your teachers and administration. These are both admirable ideas that students should develop. However kids don’t develop at the same pace. Largely, girls at this age are more mature and organized. Most boys are not. So they lose points on binder checks etc and don’t make the A (set at 94%) needed to be accepted in accelerated courses even though they excel at the academic material. It's too bad most of the teachers don't demonstrate these ideals themselves.There is vaping in the school, apparently even in some bathrooms. The neighborhood is wealthy, and many kids and parents have a sense of entitlement.Overall, your child’s experience will depend on him/her. If she follows the rules set by the teacher, is organized, works hard and follows the rules, she will excel and amazing opportunities will open up. Otherwise not. The teachers will not motivate your child to do better or learn. This is not an environment for creative out of the box thinkers. It's a pressure cooker which encourages you to keep your head down.To sum it up...Drive of kids/parents A+Teachers motivating students B-School facilities (excl Cafeteria) A-Cafeteria C
Submitted by other on August 14, 2017

Way too much homework, emphasis on testing (without the courtesy of promptly sending home graded work!!) and grades! unnecessary stress. Overcrowded cafeteria that should have been renovated/expanded 20 years ago but always gets shifted to the lowest priority in the district. (Right now the highest priority in the district appears to be instituting more technology in the classroom. ) Kids have about ten minutes to eat lunch (!) and no outdoor time at all to decompress (unless they happen to have P.E. and the weather is good. bad coordination of MMS teams. Poor leadership. There is a new principal now, hopefully he can make desperately needed positive change in a timely manner!!!
Submitted by other on September 10, 2013

Millburn Middle School is phenomenal. Its teachers set a great example and try the best that they can to make us the great people of the future they believe we were born to be. It's an amazing school and Community and everyone is extremely nice. You would be blessed to attend this school.
Submitted by other on June 27, 2012

I attended Millbrun Middle School from 1994-1998. I found the course offerings to be very challenging and the student body was composed of a academically motivated diverse student body. There were a number of extracurricular offerings ranging across sports, music, theater, various clubs and other avenues for students to express their interests. I will say, the atheltic facilities were lacking and often sporting practices and contests were held at other venues. All in all, Millburn Middle is a fine instition which sits in a very beautiful and nurturing community of Millburn-Short Hills. I highly endore this school system.
Submitted by parent on June 21, 2011

I am a parent of a student who is entering the school this September as a six grader. Long before the school start date we had already been invited to an orientation session at the school including discussion of the transition from elementary to middle school, overview of the school, tour-around of the school and many common issues parents/students would encounter. In particular the session on preventing students from drug uses and violences is extremely helpful. The students also got a chance to visit and mingle with their peers at a special weekend party. I know many parents who have kids at the school now and they are very happy about the school and would recommend it to all their friends.