Gridley Middle School

350 South Harrison Road

School District

Tucson Unified District
Grade

6-8
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:14
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on October 27, 2023

My child doesn’t attend this school but I’m countering this past child’s post, because a school shouldn’t be judged by a random assortment of people freely allowed to cast votes causing ratings they don’t deserve. My wife opted to send our children across town to another school because of a score she saw online.
Submitted by other on September 28, 2023

my friend went there and got hella bullied and cussed out treated to be jumped and threatened her family
Submitted by teacher on April 28, 2021

I worked here for over five years and it was a very toxic environment. Years later, I still have nightmares about working there. They seem to have a new principal/assistant principal every year or two -- they'll try to change the negative and combative work culture with no success. When it came to discipline, I rarely got any support and was pretty much on my own. It did improve my class management, but it was baptism by fire. The school was dirty and old, and many classes had no windows, which gave it a jail-like atmosphere. Parents were allowed to come in and interrupt me while I was teaching. Teachers openly attack each other in meetings and no one does anything. There were many good teachers but they were easy to miss with all the negative, angry teachers being the dominant voices.
Submitted by parent on October 22, 2018

-10 Worst middle school. My eldest went to Academy of Tucson and La Paloma. She NEVER had a day like they have here.
Submitted by parent on November 18, 2014

Gridley Middle School is a great school. My child transferred to this school after 2 years at another middle school. The teachers and other students have made him feel very welcome. He is ADHD and there is a great support system in place to help him be successful. Overall I would highly recommend this school. The Principal, Mr. Davies is always available to help you or your child.
Submitted by parent on May 22, 2014

Gridley Middle School Absolutely a great school if you have a well functioning child . Horrible if you have a child who needs extra help . I have a Child with ADHD and it is like pulling teeth to get any extra accommodations from the staff . Even with a 504 in place they still push him aside . I live 1 block out of the boundaries of this school so my son is open enrollment . He wanted to attend this school so he could attend the same school with his stepsisters . I have been told my son is being promoted to 8th grade for the 2014-2015 school year but wont be welcome back to Gridley due to his grades !!! Um are you kidding me!? If you have a child who has no struggles with learning then great send them here but if you have a child who has a very hard time with learning STAY FAR AWAY !!
Submitted by parent on September 26, 2013

We are loving our transition to Gridley. There is way more options here and the teachers are very responsive. The principle is wonderful and accessible. We made the right choice by moving to Gridley!
Submitted by other on August 22, 2013

I'm an eighth grader at Gridley this year and it has been such a great school! Making the transition from elementary to middle school was difficult for me and every teacher has been supportive and caring from the beginning! I actually look forward to going to school every day! I would recommend Gridley Middle School 100%! :)
Submitted by parent on May 17, 2013

Very very disappointed in Gridley Middle School. They employ teachers who are not certified to teach. I was confused when my son who excels in math was struggling. Six months later a notice is sent home saying she will no longer be in the classroom since she has exceeded her time without certification. My son lost 6 months of valuable time. Also they discourage parent involvement. If I send an email or call one of his teachers he gets yelled at the next day about how they dont want to hear from parents. I would definitely not send my children here.
Submitted by parent on May 14, 2013

Not a great school :( I hoped it would be but recently several certain things were handled very poorly by several different administrative people. The admin was not supportive, friendly or helpful but more snotty, and unhelpful even when it came to light they were in wrong. The school was not willing to fix the wrongs they made. I don't know how they expect to lead by example when even the school doesn't own their mistakes.
Submitted by other on February 07, 2012

Gridley Middle School is an AMAZING school! Coming from a student of 3 years at this school, currently an 8th gader, the teachers are absolutely outstanding and awesome to us, and Mrs. Sheppe, the principal, new my name on my first day and never forgot it, along with every other teacher, and i feel like they are all my best friends! Gridley is a fantastic choice for new 6th graders, because everyone i know has loved their experience with Gridley! GO GRIZZLIES!!!