Bair Middle School

9100 Northwest 21st Manor

School District

Broward
Grade

6-8
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:19
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on July 13, 2024

This school is a good school my daughter went to this school 6-8 and everything was good she was on the cheer team and dance team the staff was good as well. Yes there is fights that happen here time to time but the punishment that they get is good. My daughter also got an ipad to use throughout each school year for her school work out of ten the school is and 8!!
Submitted by parent on May 01, 2024

My two kids went to Bair. They were in the magnet program and I never had a problem. I think that program prepared them for high school. They’re two different kids. My eldest did Amazon Future Engineers and the other did Band. The teachers were kind and worked hard to make the students succeed. The magnet administrator was very hands on and had an open door policy. She was always available to listen and help. I have nothing bad to say about this program.
Submitted by parent on January 26, 2024

Moved here from Miami thinking it would be a better situation for my kids but wrong. Teachers do not communicate, i will get a call the day before grades are in telling me my son is failing or missing work but why wait till the last day.My son has special needs and should be pulled daily to get help with specific subjects and we are going into the second nine weeks and he has yet to be pulled. I complained and they said they would do it but nothing so far. Not following IEP.
Submitted by other on October 09, 2023

The Montessori administrator is strict ( Also rude sometimes ) There have been meetings before school for emotional support and family engagement is a possibility but never mentioned much, The safety of the school is supervised but there are still fights every other week / day. The teaching is mentioned with high importance (especially Montessori) as Montessori gives children a higher chance to pursue their education, The downside to this is the amount of work, For example there is civics this year for 7th grade apparently and Algebra is in middle school as well as geometry. Geometry, Algebra, Coding, and Spanish in middle school! I only got into this this type of math last year in high school. In my overall grade of this school I would say that this school is good for your child can handle the work and are advanced, also be worried about fights, there aren`t many bullies but mostly just arguments that lead to fights and the staff is alright just strict really but there are nice people at the school so the overall grade is 3 stars.
Submitted by parent on February 08, 2023

If your ese child is zoned for Bair middle school in plantation run like literally run…don’t walk...you don’t want to deal with the ese facilitator Seabrooke they have there for 6th and 7th grade. The total disregard for involved parents is crazy. If your ese child is going there find another school. I tried to check out the school before my child started there. Got no answer for two months. When I started having issues forget about meeting with the guidance counselor or principal when you are having issues.I thought it was the secret service they way they bodyguard them.I haven’t gotten a meeting with them after weeks of trying. Ese teacher Mr.U is awesome if it wasn’t him I wouldn’t know what or how my child is doing. He is an awesome example how the entire administration is supposed to be.
Submitted by student on January 18, 2023

This school sucks the Montessori leader was rude people got pepper sprayed there where fights every day I would not recommend
Submitted by parent on August 04, 2022

This is a terrible school I wouldn't recommend a fly to go there thumbs down
Submitted by parent on May 10, 2019

This is my son's first year at the school and it has been great. They have so many opportunities for the students: Montessori classes using the project approach to teaching with weekly community meetings, GEM classes, chess club/team, classes to get Microsoft Industry Certification, kind and creative teachers, Debate, sports, out of the state field trips, a math competition team, and Robotics classes. I really think the school is an undiscovered gem in south Florida. It offers soo much and the faculty is open/willing to new ideas. Plus they have a dedicated PTA. Kids are fine and any problems are dealt with effectively. This is coming from a White parent!!
Submitted by parent on April 09, 2018

This is my sons second year and I cant say enough about the school. He is in LEO,STEM and JADA. Awesome program awesome teachers and we just LOVE!!!! Mrs.Genhold! BEST EVER!
Submitted by parent on November 03, 2017

Overall rating poor and unimpressive. Look forward to moving my child to a better rated school. Teachers act more like students than professional educators. Overall student safety is not secure with front building exterior entrances to classrooms. unprotected leaving students and teachers vulnerable to outsiders. School rating of 5 was earned leaving much room for improvement.
Submitted by other on May 02, 2016

Caring environment with well informed parent advocates, staff members, and community leaders. Safe and secure school.
Submitted by other on December 08, 2015

The students I see coming out of this school everyday are smiling and seem genuinely happy to be where they are.
Submitted by parent on November 18, 2015

Students are provided with a variety of hands on rigorous interactive classes, facilitated by highly effective, extremely well trained teachers. This school is top notch as far as Administration, Staff, Students, Parents, and Community Members active involvement.
Submitted by other on May 27, 2015

2014-2015 Bair and its entire staff are class acts all the way and really are into education for the best reason in the world the students'.Thank you all!!! I know you never, ever hear it enough, so from my family to all of you, Bair is the BEST MIDDLE SCHOOL with a STAFF THAT HAS THE BIGGEST HEARTS and a School with the most Variety of INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS PERTINENT TO TODAY'S SOCIETY that have TOP NOTCH FACILITATORS PAVING THE PATH FOR OUR FUTURE!!!!
Submitted by parent on February 12, 2015

My child is in his 2nd year at Bair Middle, and Iam pleased with the school and the improvement the school has made over the years. I'am excited for my child to graduate from Bair Middle next year. The school has improved so much. I heard so many different reviews from parents and it was a difficult decision, until I spoke to an old neighbor and her children attended, she is also a sub teacher and she reassured me that "nothing is wrong with Bair"! I'm so happy that I didn't let the others discourage me. My child is in the JADA program which is preparing him for HS credits. He is doing very very well. The teachers and staff sincerely care about the students. I've had phone calls from staff and teachers about great great things to say about my child and when he is slipping I receive those phone calls too, because they care at Bair. Bair has had so many improvements over the years, that I'am very pleased that I made the decision for my child to attend.
Submitted by parent on February 11, 2015

I am very glad that I made the decision to have my child attend Bair MIddle School this year as a 6th grader. I was hesitant about sending my child to school at Bair. I heard all the storeies and knew they had some years with a bad grade, but that is truly all in the past and this school deserves a chance and it deserves recognition. Under the guidance of their principal, Mr. McDermott and assistant principals, Ms. Genhold, Ms. Birke and Mr. Jones and teaching staff the school is now a B and I am confident that it is on the way to an A. The STEM and LEEO programs are a great offer that other local middle schools don't have. They also have the JADA program for the high achieving student. Making a decision about middle school is hard. Period. And all middle schools have issues from time to time...and I mean ALL. Just know that I feel confident in sending my child there and my child feels safe and happy going to Bair. I hope this review helps. Good luck and I hope to welcome you to the Bair Middle School Family.
Submitted by parent on February 10, 2015

Bair Middle School is the whole package for my child. The Principal, Mr. McDermott, the Assistant Principals, Ms. Birke, Ms. Genhold, and Mr. Jones have high expectations of the students and will accept nothing better then the students giving the best they have to give. The Administrators are always visible on campus and each have an open door policy, for whenever you as a parent, student, or community member need to talk. They have created a well-structured, safe learning environment and paired it with their caring, supportive, dedicated characteristics. This made me as a parent never question sending my child to any other middle school.
Submitted by parent on February 06, 2014

This is school has its problems just like any other school. But if your child is attending this school ARE YOU AS A PARENT INVOLVED? I am part of the PTSA and the parents don't get involved in the kids education. You want something different for your child at Bair Middle get involve. Don't sit on the sideline and throw punches. I love the teachers and the principal. Some kids are trouble but you have to ask yourself who is guiding them at home. It all starts at home. That is the foundation that teachers have to work with.
Submitted by other on January 15, 2014

This is a D school. Why would anyone in their right mind choose a school that can't seem to get their act together. This school cares more about how many they enroll. They are sweet talking new parents into the new and improved JADA program the orange line and the current Blue line...all these lines will keep you safe only during class time. They need to get rid of the students that cause problems. A slap in the hand for HARASSING other students; Its a shame that while our neighborhood are nice the school they have to offer is GARBAGE! CITY OF SUNRISE NEEDS TO GET INVOLVED. CHARTER THIS SCHOOL, GET PARENTS INVOLVED AND STUDENTS ACCOUNTABLE!
Submitted by other on December 06, 2013

This school is horrid there are bullies everywhere if you dont have the longest hair or the best body your picked on and singled out some teachers care and try to stop it others just dont do anything some teachers pick on the students to I do bot recommend this school to anyone also they dont know how to teach discipline as in suspension detention and iss or oss is more important wich is not good at all this school needs hepp in everything including dances witch dont have great anything including food they dont even dance only twerking while guys try to get behind them this school isnt good and the lot of us that want to learn are picked on becuase were not at the top of the social status