Oak Middle School

45 Oak Street

School District

Shrewsbury
Grade

7-8
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:19
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on February 02, 2024

would not recommend. Teachers are very harsh, and many kids felt unsupported in my experience.
Submitted by other on December 12, 2023

Just attended the 7th grade music performance. I was absolutely amazed at the quality and "professionalism " of what I saw. Highest accolades to the students and to the music director
Submitted by parent on August 03, 2023

Staff are rude, sexist, biased, and love to stir up drama. Bullying and racism is extremely common in this school. It seems like those who follow the rules are punished, while the dirtbags who bully and harass other students easily get off the hook. Not only that.. but the curriculum is awful.
Submitted by other on March 25, 2021

Some of my best years of middle school were spent here! Although I only spent one year at Oak, it was the best! All of the teachers were really supportive, and never left a topic without making sure everyone understood it. All of the students were awesome as well, and no one left anyone else out. It was a welcoming school community that made me feel a part of everything. The Color Cup events were a helpful part of it too and really helped everyone come together. Even with 100 people on my team, I was friends with everyone! Bullying is close to nonexistent here, I have literally seen ZERO people affected by it! Although there are fewer opportunities to advance in subjects, I liked the way we had a diverse mix of things to learn in math! All the projects we did really helped me understand the topic, and the groups made by our teachers were the best! They really understood who we would work the best with, and who we wanted to work with to pair us together in ways that really made us excel! Another thing I liked about this school was the diversity of the students! So many people came from so many different cultures, and I got to learn a LOT from them too! Overall, this school is the BEST, and I HIGHLY recommend it for a new way to look at things!
Submitted by other on September 11, 2018

My experience was not very good, but for a lot of people it was good. I was bullied lots, and not too much was done about it. If you are sad or anything during school, nobody will ask you what is wrong. In classes, there is math and then honors math. No other honors classes for eighth grade. The kids and teachers in honors will make you feel like you are an idiot if you struggle with math. Even if you are amazing at social studies or ELA, no advanced classes at all for students to really excel. Overall, it depends on your kid's learning style how they will do. Leadership is good, but the grades are very very overpacked. Nobody will know you, and it's hard to make friends.
Submitted by other on June 17, 2018

Great school, and kids enjoyed their time while at the Middle School, of which exceptionally prepared them for High School. The entire Shrewsbury School district is awesome, and is highly respected in the entire State of Massachusetts.
Submitted by parent on April 19, 2015

Great school, and kids enjoyed their time while at the Middle School, of which exceptionally prepared them for High School. The entire Shrewsbury School district is awesome, and is highly respected in the entire State of Massachusetts.
Submitted by parent on March 29, 2012

Surprised to see the negative reviews. I am very happy with both of my children's experience at Oak Middle School. My son is currently on 8 Blue and I can't say enough good things about his experience. All of his teachers have been great. They volunteer to come in early or stay after if he needs extra help. I can't speak for the rest of the class but we have an open line of communication at all times. 5 Stars to the teachers on 8 blue and thank you for all that you do for our children!!!! 5 stars for the principal leadership based on last year's experience, I have not met the current principal.