Cedarcrest Jr High School

191201 13th Avenue Crt. E.

School District

Bethel
Grade

6-8
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:20
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on November 22, 2024

It is crazy how much my daughter has been bullied in this school. Racism is a HUGE problem here. If I could change schools we would in a heartbeat.
Submitted by student on November 18, 2024

The school sucks it is mean to its students and the teachers give out lunch detention for being late at the beginning of the year also if you miss school you will get lunch detention I just got back from a vacation from Mexico and the gave me a slip if your kid gets send here you want to take them out quickly
Submitted by parent on August 28, 2024

My child is a 8th grader here this year and he's been at cedarcrest since 6th grade. He personally loves it. In the two years we've been at this school we've only had one complaint. A certain teacher talks to the children very disrespectfully the principal handled that swiftly.
Submitted by other on November 01, 2023

I’m going to this school and I want to tryout for basketball and I was sick and I was at school but didn’t want to get others sick and they cut me for no reason and they didn’t say that is kids had to be there
Submitted by parent on August 30, 2019

Teachers who are generational prove community is key to raising children!
Submitted by parent on August 30, 2019

Three through the doors of endless opportunities, diverse community and full of traditions and legacy!
Submitted by parent on March 25, 2019

Very poor. The administration does not communicate effectively with the parents of students. The teachers and the administration do not communicate as well. They will say one thing happened one day but say something different happened when you inquire again. My son is receiving very little help with his school work despite the IEP and there are no effective solutions presented for serious issues. But oh boy, the little issues they squash real fast.
Submitted by parent on September 10, 2013

Both my children transferred from Tacoma school district schools. My son went to Cedarcrest and loved it (he's now 18). This was the first school my son attended that were interested in him passing classes and helped him to succeed. My daughter now attends and she thinks the school is great and the teachers are nice. Yes, the communication could be a bit better but overall, I think it's a great school. I chose Cedarcrest over Spanaway Lake Middle School and don't have any regrets.
Submitted by parent on August 05, 2013

My daughter started 7th grade last school year and I was sKeptical at first due to the rumors that this school was the worst junior high in the district. Well the rumors proved to be wrong. My daughter had an excellent year and all of her teachers were supportive and caring. I don't doubt at one time the school was at the bottom, we lived near the school for 8 years and witnessed the constart issues. Over the years the quality of students has improved as well as the level of respect the students have towards each other, the teachers, and the school itself. The pride is back and it shows oncen. I would highly reccomend the school for those parents who are hesitant and want to transfer to another school. Be careful what you wish for, even the newer schools have their problems. I offer these words of advice, get involved and stay involved. These are some important years for your child, your presence and support will make all the difference. Heres to another great year, GO CHARGERS!!!
Submitted by parent on August 04, 2013

I have no rating for this school as of yet. Since i have to rate this school i will give it 3 stars since i know nothing about this school. We are comming from the U.P. district which is absolutely outstanding. Hoping to find the same here. The whole dress code thing is different but understandable. The reviews on cedarcrest lack of communication worries me just a little bit. Communication is a very important key to learning and success. Some students are willing to learn but have a very hard time asking for it and it should be up to those teachers to notice that and try to help them out. Right now we are trying to figure out which one of these middle schools will be the best for our children. It's between 3 schools which are Cedarcrest, Spanaway and Liberty we live right in the middle of all three schools. Hopefully we can choose the right school. Please feel free to offer any suggestions. Thank You.
Submitted by other on July 11, 2013

I am a student at Cedarcrest, going into the 8th grade. I can honestly say that it is a great school. Many parents to disagree because their children are immature, childish, and incapable of correct behavior. Parents pull kids out of school for many reasons. The common reason for these parents are because they believe the teachers do not care. That is not true. The teachers care very much about education and student sucess. But, they will not tolerate bad behavior and will not help children who do not ask for it, and who do not care. They will help those who are willing to participate and learn. Just because your child does not wish to listen, does not mean it is right for you to judge my school, and blame my teachers. I do not appreciate this. Stop because it is not their fault your child does not wish to learn.
Submitted by parent on June 11, 2013

Cedarcrest Junior High School. No communication. Teachers don't care. Discipline is to remove a child from the classromm and give him F's. They don't work with the parents. I TOOK MY CHILD OUT AND WILL NOW HOMESCHOOL.
Submitted by teacher on December 05, 2011

I have been teaching at Cedarcrest for 13+ years now, and absolutely love it here. We are an extremely diverse learning community, and quite proud of that fact. Our scores are climbing higher, our technology department is top-notch, our musical groups consistently win awards, our new robotics teacher and his robotics club have just qualified for a state competition, and won the "innovative solutions" award. Sports are doing well, but there is a general lack of desire from the students towards athletics. We have many grants awarded to our school for various programs, and most of all, we care and love our school.