Standley Middle School

6298 Radcliffe Drive

School District

San Diego Unified
Grade

6-8
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:23
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by other on September 03, 2024

Some teachers are fully dedicated to their students, while others fall short. Once the classroom door closes, the responsibility to educate rests with the teacher. Unfortunately, some lack the passion and dedication required for this role. If a teacher is unmotivated and not committed to their students' success, they shouldn’t be in this profession, as it is not in the best interest of the children. I noticed one teacher in particular who seemed especially disengaged, However, there are also some outstanding teachers who truly make a positive impact. I deeply appreciate the dedication and effort of those who work hard to support their students. It all echoes throughout the school.
Submitted by student on March 26, 2024

I like being at Standley Middle and think it is a good school, but the people (mostly students) are just not fun to be around. There is A LOT of heavy swearing. Not to mention the occasional fight we hear about (I have never personally been in or seen a fight, but I have heard about them). There is also some "bullying," although it is mostly just mocking/making fun on other students. An example of this is when I was in the boys' locker room and right as we were all about to leave to our next period, an older boy sat on me while I was sitting on a bench and another boy, who was behind me, sprayed a load of what was probably Axe Body Spray on my back. I wouldn't consider that bullying, as it was mostly a joke, but I still didn't appreciate it. Although the people aren't the best, the teachers are very focused on learning, while still managing to sneak in some fun activities.
Submitted by student on March 17, 2024

The school is absolutely horrible. Not only is there around seven big fights every week, but the principal does nothing about it. Death threats, threats, and bullying is the norm here. Unless you’re a quiet kid who can stay away from this horrible stuff, your chance of getting “jumped” is high. The school food is just barely getting standards, and you are extremely lucky if you get a good teacher. Would not recommend for your child.
Submitted by student on March 12, 2024

It's ok at most. The teachers are means except a select few. The food is horrible and does not look but to standards. most homework is unnecessary. they only have Spanish classes which is expected at most schools but with the funding of this school, I expected more options. It is an outdoor school meaning you must walk outside to get to your next class. I thought this was cool when I first got here but now it's proving more problems further into the school year. The weather is bad and we are forced to walk in the rain risking damage to most supplies. Including the computer which costs $100 to repair.
Submitted by student on December 15, 2023

The school has punished us for not even a little bit of kids doing barely anything wrong. The teachers are overall great some are not the best at teaching. The counselors are mediocre to horrible and the amount of fights are a lot but for this small problem, we were extremely punished. It was the last day of school before winter break and then everyone was punished for the doings of only a little bit of people.
Submitted by student on December 15, 2023

This school has fine learning but just really bad punishments I mean there was a crowd of people looking at whats going on in the problem and the teachers look at it as encouragement to interviene the problem and they punished us which are like not moving no library time no basketball and no staying in the bathroom they could have warned us and its not like this happened the first time and they could have seen tat nobody got hurt and stuff it doesn't make sense its just dumb and common sense to realize what actually happened.
Submitted by student on December 15, 2023

We had one fight and made everyone sit so no one could wander around and would not recommend it, some teachers are good but most are bad. There is at least a fight every school year.
Submitted by student on September 06, 2023

i hate standley, it sucks and i do NOT recommend
Submitted by parent on August 16, 2023

Friendly and caring environment that encourages pupils learning and development
Submitted by student on August 16, 2023

My friends helped me with this review and we do not recommend this school. Some of the teachers are good but most of them are not that supportive for example teachers are not that helpful and say "Do what you think is right". Me and my friends are current students.
Submitted by other on April 06, 2023

this school is horrible, the staff don’t do any punishments. all they ever do is in school suspension. i do not recommend this school. this place does not feel like a safe community like it should be. this school is not safe for your kids, there is fights everyday and the kids are at school the next day. over all 2/10
Submitted by parent on March 11, 2023

If you care about your child, DO NOT SEND YOUR CHILD TO THIS SCHOOL. I went to Standley Middle School, and was horribly verbally and physically bullied by two students for all of eighth grade—and this occurred in front of teachers and staff. They did NOTHING about it. They are lucky I did not become a suicide case. Secondly, all the classes were too easy despite being in “GATE” or Honors classes. I was horribly ill-equipped for the rigors of high school. This school did irreparable damage to me and my self esteem. As a parent now, I would move or send my kiddo to any charter school before even considering Standley. By all means if you can, AVOID STANDLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL.
Submitted by parent on May 16, 2022

Both my kids went to this school and we couldn't be happier. No problems at all.
Submitted by parent on April 13, 2021

What a horrible school. Absolutely hated it. Whatever you do, don't come here. I mean some teachers are all alright. However, others all they do is give you homework on stuff you absolutely don't need.
Submitted by parent on April 08, 2021

Have decided against sending my kids to Standley. My sister's kids attended in 2010. The school had alot of bullying problems. A few kids in our complex that attend Stanley prefer to stay home and work online. Goes to show you that they have alot of issues at the school. No wonder the teachers don't want to come back.
Submitted by parent on March 11, 2020

Very satisfied with this school; highly recommend it to other kids.
Submitted by parent on October 09, 2019

Terrible experience. Staff take no action to resolve things. There is no activities to keep kids engaged. Homework is excessive with very little structured support from teachers. A teacher from this school cursed at my child and the school blew it off since he was a "recognized" teacher with some award. Staff at this school tend to follow the policy of not seeing the problems so therefore there are none. This school has a lot of students doing drugs in the bathroom. Kids sneak off to the canyon during school activity times without any staff knowing they are no longer on campus. These are middle school students and the campus is too open allowing for many dangers to come on campus and harm the children while the staff run around blind to all that happens.
Submitted by student on January 09, 2019

It’s a really good school students are so nice there and most teachers are too love this school happy to go there everyday
Submitted by student on October 09, 2018

all the teachers are so lazy and never really help us, I asked for a pencil in my math class and it only took about, hmm maybe FIVE MINUTES before I actually got one the vice principals are very stubborn and barely listen to me or anybody. they dont even listen to the parents!! very bad communication do not come here
Submitted by parent on June 13, 2017

For my kid it was a good school. Great teachers (especially advanced math and advanced English), good friendly atmosphere.