William O'brien Middle School

5000 Silver Lake Road

School District

Washoe County
Grade

6-8
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:20
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on December 16, 2021

This is a terrible school. They do not strive to foster a safe learning environment. Fights ensue every day and the teachers cannot gain control of the students nor the classrooms. Students have no respect for the staff. If you call to ask questions the staff is very rude about it and even becomes hostile. They require clear backpacks but it does nothing to help create a safe environment. The school doesn’t want to look bad to the public and they will tell you that if you call to ask why they have the clear backpacks or what their plans are to keep children safe. They are more concerned about people not saying things. The news got ahold of the information. Hopefully this inspires change. The teachers don’t reach out to parents and communication is at an all time low. Kids are faking being sick to stay home for fear of being on campus. I do not recommend this school at all. Would love to see them shut down. Considering getting a lawyer myself. I can and will sue if they do not change things. My kids will all be attending and trust and believe I will be documenting all communication, all incidents and looking for a good attorney to help push them to better their school for the sake of learning students.
Submitted by parent on May 07, 2020

0 because they dont seem to care. And are never on the same page. Half the teachers dont even know what I am talking about.
Submitted by parent on March 10, 2020

I would rate my experience with this school at less than zero.
Submitted by other on September 01, 2014

I'm a student at obrien and I need my fourth period social studies teacher for a report I'm doing
Submitted by parent on June 04, 2013

O'Brien has had a bad reputation in the past; however, I'm glad I met with the administration before deciding to send my son to a different school, as I'm very pleased with the school. O'Brien has had an administrative change in the past three years and everyone works very hard to make it a good school and make the students its priority. O'Brien has wonderful administration and teachers who are willing to help the children succeed any way they can. My son has had two great years of education at this school!