Punta Gorda Middle School

1001 Education Avenue

School District

Charlotte
Grade

6-8
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:17
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on February 09, 2023

The teachers do not teach. They cannot find quality teachers who are willing to do their job. They are "Just there to get a paycheck" as a couple have said. The bullying is out of control and brushed under the rug. They claim there is a no tolerance bullying policy, however, when you look at the code of student conduct, nowhere does it say it 'no tolerance'. They have and 'o' for optional beside the possible ways to reprimand. THAT IS NOT 'NO TOLERANCE'. It's a joke, I wish the ratings on zillow a couple years ago would've been true, but due to all the staff in Charlotte county in bed together, I don't foresee anything improving. The superintendent is retiring this year and supposedly his wife (the principal to PG Middle) so with both of them gone, I can hang onto a little bit of hope for improvement, but it will take years to clean up their mess.
Submitted by parent on August 31, 2021

when I visited back in Punta a week ago I heard from my friends little sister that it was not good. too much to explain in a review.
Submitted by student on August 31, 2021

The math teachers of 8th grade don't explain in detail and confuse the students.
Submitted by student on June 08, 2017

I would rate this school a two out of five stars because It did have some okay qualities..
Submitted by student on February 02, 2016

This schools disciplinary system is very low. If your student gets into a fight, they will get accused of 'taunting the bully' or the school will say ' you're getting in trouble because you fought back'. Next up are the teachers. Some of them are student favorites, others...well, not so much. Others (no names being used) are supposed to teach you, but instead sit around. Or, they try to teach the class, instead of helping some students who need individual help. Then, the students. Which in my opinion are the worst part. Some try their hardest to learn and get through with amazing grades, whilst others do not care, and disrupt the entire class while the teachers do nothing to change their ways. So over all, this school is pretty bad.
Submitted by parent on October 19, 2013

We are new to the area but so far, PGMS has been terrific! The guidance counselors worked with us to ensure my 2 children were in the appropriate classes. Since we are from the north, the boys are ahead of the norm and were placed in advanced classes. The teachers are wonderful about keeping the students challenged and engaged. They are very open with communicating with parents and stay on top of any potential issues. The guidance dept has worked extensively with me to ensure my child's 504 has been updated and carried out, even suggesting new ideas as well. I cannot say enough good things about this school. The only "drawback" if you will, which would be present at any school, us that there are a number of rude, obnoxious kids just looking to start trouble and I think some if the teachers turn a blind eye to it, saying "kids will be kids".
Submitted by other on October 18, 2013

To be honest, I did not like this school at all. In my opinion it's getting worse every year. The school has a nice campus, but the staff isn't the best. I was put in mostly regular classes even though at my previous school I was in all honors (not the best guidance counselors). It was frustrating because I felt like the teachers only liked the gifted students and could care less about the students that were labeled "regular/mainstream/average".