Fluvanna Middle

3717 Central Plains Road

School District

Fluvanna County Public Schools
Grade

5-7
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:12
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on April 27, 2018

Difficult because of the number of broken bones, bruises, and contusions, due to bullying/assault/battery that goes without consequences. There are more teachers in this school with advanced degrees in their subject matter than in most schools. As a parent, I would support stronger rules and expectations. My "expectation" of the school would be hardline discipline for repeat students who never get consequences, support of fine teachers, and backing by parents and students of the administration making a full, safe, quiet(in the classroom) educational environment where all children can advance academically.
Submitted by parent on October 02, 2017

We have had a wonderful experience at this school. Overall great teachers who truly care about their students and go above and beyond to help them succeed. Have not experienced or heard any others experiencing anything like the violence noted in previous reviews. Some minor bullying that you hear about in every middle school, that seems to be handled promptly and efficiently. Wonderful school!
Submitted by parent on January 06, 2014

If only I could give this school no stars. This is a small town where the children have known each other since Kindergarten. Most of the students and many of the teachers are not accepting of new students. The education is lacking, the children lag behind, and the students are out of control. There seem to be no policies in place to deal with the most basic of discipline issues, so there is no consistency and constant chaos, as the staff flies by their seat constantly fighting endless fires. Bullying is out of control. My child even had a teacher who joined in on the bullying. Some of the teachers are good, but many of the best are fleeing to other districts. The ones who are staying seem exhausted by all of the constant drama and issues both within the school and the community. The town is full of retirees who seem to stop at nothing to avoid paying local taxes for education, though they have plenty to spend on golf and boating. I give this school and district an "F."
Submitted by parent on January 09, 2013

Not recommended at all. There are great home school options and nice private schools nearby. The office and upper staff are very nice. The cafeteria and staff are nice. But the most important thing is not: over 50% of the teachers seem to hate their jobs in this school. I am sure that middle school can be tough but that is the challenge...to help a child change his or her life is the gift of being a teacher. You have a 50/50 chance of getting a caring teacher that wants to educate his/her students the best way they can OR a teacher that wants the "ultimate" control of his/her class with no patience.
Submitted by parent on December 02, 2012

For the 2012-13 school year the old high school for the county became the middle school for 5th, 6th & 7th grade. The 8th grade is at the new high school, it's own story, see high school reviews. There is more sports available for this grade level. The lead staff have a positive attitude. The teachers are hit or miss. The school is not minority friendly, the area is rural and therefore most long time residents have a very limited to exposure to minorities, thus misunderstanding them or putting them into a stereotype that a minority student has to prove themselves before being treated equal to non-minorities. Not all teachers and staff do this, just more than half of them. Lunch organization and options are good. There are a good selection of extra courses available. The issue of bullying is handled better at this new location. With the budget issues the fluvanna county schools are having at this time, the school seems limited in finding quality caring teachers.