Drum Intermediate School

4909 79TH AVENUE W

School District

University Place
Grade

5-7
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:17
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on August 21, 2022

My student immediately felt unsafe at this school, with many forms of negative physical contact that went unnoticed due to lack of supervision/oversight. My impression was that physical violence was normalized here and responsibility shifted to the children involved instead of how the system as a whole perpetuates bullying across all district schools. I regret focusing on 9/10 test scores and encourage all parents to take students seriously if they come home saying they feel unsafe. It is not just their nerves: it’s the atmosphere.
Submitted by parent on December 30, 2021

My son loved his teachers and classmates. They do emphasize strong academics; following up on the homework, too. The teachers provide excellent communication with the parents. Always are prepared for the class with great up to date resources.
Submitted by parent on December 06, 2021

this school is bad and bad i get 200,000 fps in roblox and this school bad
Submitted by parent on April 18, 2018

My daughter has loved her time at Drim
Submitted by parent on March 17, 2018

Drum administration places a big emphasis on being kind and working hard. Teachers take time to get to know their students and their strengths. I have had 2 children attend Drum. 1 is incredibly strong academically; the other is quite weak. Both received the supports they needed to achieve success.
Submitted by parent on March 12, 2018

My daughter is in 6th grade at Drum. After putting two older boys through different middle schools (one in UP and one out of state), I have never experienced the level of cliques, bullying, and tormenting that my daughter has endured at this particular school. The stuff she has come home repeating from her classmates would make your hair curl. And the attitude they have about what kind of clothes you wear, etc... is disgusting. The kids come across as elitist little snots. My daughter is hoping we move after this year. The academics seem to be good and their band teacher is amazing.
Submitted by parent on May 19, 2017

My daughter was diagnosed with ADHD. I provided the school with the paperwork, which they lost and she was bullied by her teachers for fidgeting and doodling in class (coping mechanisms for ADHD).
Submitted by other on September 05, 2016

New parents to the school, front office and administrative staff very welcoming and responsive, as have been specific teachers (two teachers in general who are NOT our daughter's teacher---just helpful in general). Very positive initial vibes....
Submitted by parent on February 15, 2013

If I could give this school zero stars, I would. The vice principal harasses us and our son almost on a daily basis. Meanwhile, they do not follow the 504 plan for our son. Don't attend Drum!!