Andalucia Middle School

4730 West Campbell Avenue

School District

Alhambra Elementary District
Grade

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Teacher/Student Ratio

1:22
Type

public

School Map for Alhambra Elementary District

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on September 01, 2021

Class of 21 will remember the insanity that is 6th grade lmao
Submitted by teacher on September 14, 2017

I love AMS! The teacher says "kids will even fight against teachers!" I have been at this school a long time and no student has ever fought me. I think it's really about building up strong relationships with students and parents. Those of us that take the time to show how much we care receive that back in full force. I love this community.
Submitted by other on June 19, 2013

Needs more parents to involve. I think this school is alright. Parents should support their kids more.
Submitted by parent on August 01, 2012

This school in my opinion is GREAT! I actually wish there was more parental involvement with the various committees and groups that they have available. It always seems to be the same parents that show up to each of these meetings. Maybe if the parents took a more active role with their OWN kids lives and not expect the teachers & adnministrators to deal with the riff-raff then they could focus on educating the kids. I do hate to admit it , but yes, there appears to be some really ineffective teachers. I have seen a change...and it is in a good direction. I support AMS and maybe the parents that think the school is responsible for baby sitting their kids should come to the meetings and be a part of the solutions as opposed to perpetuating the problems.
Submitted by parent on June 13, 2012

LISTEN TO THE COMMENT SUBMITTED BY THE TEACHER! This school is very horrible, if you walk around the school and ask the 7th and 8th graders how many good teachers are there, many of them will say like 3 or 4, and the big kids (7,8) bully the little kids and convince the little kids to smoke and tag, they should put cameras in this school because the teachers look like they are overworked, and I caught a little 4th grade kid kid tagging "JayJay oner has a big you know what" If the school didn't have 6-8th graders it actually might be a good school....if you are looking for a school in this area send your child to Mark T Akinson, which is only a few blocks away!
Submitted by other on December 19, 2011

Terrible. The kids are always getting into fights, graffiti is all over the place and the teachers are getting more and more tense as the day passes. I'm a student that says to all parents out there, If you want your kid to suck up all the negativity of AMS and it's immature kids, you might as well dump your kid on the streets and teach him the way of the streets. Thank you. -Rod
Submitted by other on October 03, 2011

I loved this school until i had to move to new mexico i miss every teacher over there.
Submitted by teacher on March 04, 2011

This school is AWFUL! I worked there for three years. Teachers are overworked, negative and stressed out. Observations are conducted up to six times a day. A teacher is not allowed to sit down, expected to work during her lunch and prep. After school she must attend professional development nearly three times a week. Teachers rarely have time for their own family leaving them hating their job and burnt out for the day with students. The administration is ALWAYS telling teachers what to do better, not what they do good. Students are not taught for true learning but to pass a test and get the federal money. Students are always stressed out about passing a test. They take 10 formal assessments a year, are taking out of science, social studies and electives until they bring up scores! Not to mention, the Alhambra District finds its teachers disposable and will treat them as such. They actually pay a PR person to do damage control on their reputation. Being the highest paid teacher comes with a price that is NOT worth it. DO NOT SUPPORT THIS TYPE OF EDUCATION FOR OUR CHILDREN.
Submitted by parent on December 29, 2009

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Submitted by student on May 29, 2009

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Submitted by student on July 26, 2007

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