Grant Middle School

2400 Grant Boulevard

School District

Syracuse City
Grade

6-8
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:11
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by student on August 28, 2018

The school has poor infrastructure although they are working on it, and the children have no respet and the teachers are bad at resolving problems.
Submitted by other on September 06, 2013

well the principle and vp are very nice the teachers are awesome i love the shirts(uniforms) but i think the could improve some thing but i love this school alottt and all the teachers
Submitted by parent on September 14, 2012

Grant Middle School has SO much potential!! The teachers are excellent; they go well beyond what is expected from them to work with each child and their individual needs. The principal, Mr. DeSantis, is extremely attentive to the students, their parents, and other staff in the school. Grant has gained *unfavorable* reviews due to their performance and the results of students' test scores... However, it is very difficult for the school to work up to a certain level when most students do not speak English clearly and cannot communicate effectively. By learning the history of the Northside, one would understand why it is so difficult to get that *excellent* school rating. The Northside is poverty-stricken and over-populated by refugees from various countires (i.e. within Africa, Asia, Haiti, Indus, Middle East, etc). How does a school work with such population when most of these children were living in refugee camps for months/years without ANY educational OR home structure?? Remember: It takes a village to raise a child. Grant Middle School needs students and parents to be actively involved in their own success, as well!!!
Submitted by parent on September 14, 2012

I am giving Grant Middle School a rating of 4 stars because the faculty has tried extensively to get on these children's level, and even went as far as enforcing a dress code/uniform policy. Unfortunately, the students refuse to adhere to the policy - and their parents are not making matters any better. The first week of school children are told they must be in uniform (any color polo and khaki/navy/black trousers) by the following week, or they will be sent home. Of course, a large amount of students show up in street clothes and it makes it impossible for the faculty to make it a punishable violation - as majority of the school will be sent home!!! We are a community and we need more actively involved parents to set a prime example for these children!!!!
Submitted by other on August 18, 2012

This school is a HORRIBLE place to end up. If your child ends up here I would suggest you get them transferd. The sudents are rude, the teachers are unqualified,except a small handful. And the principle is NOT involved with students parents at all. 0/5
Submitted by parent on March 31, 2012

I spoke with Principle Desantis yesterday, about the kids walking down the middle of Kirkpatrick St., after school. When school let out, Principle Desantis was on Kirkpatrick St., making sure they stayed on the sidewalk. That you so much, Principle Desantis. My rating is for Principle Desantis's quick response, understanding and involvement. 5 STARS.
Submitted by parent on November 10, 2010

I am thinking of sending my child to this school. Does anyone know if the school is safe? Is there anything I should know about before I send my 6th grader to the school? Please help!