Washington Middle School

401 East 14th Street

School District

Washington
Grade

7-8
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:13
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on March 10, 2022

Like WHS this school has a strong bias between local townie kids and outsiders, be it those who moved in or country kids. This bias leads to relentless bullying that was present in my generation and my daughter’s one. Kids are either powerful and popular townsfolk kids (and become the jocks or cheerleaders) or they are treated like the nerds in popular 1980’s movies by the same name. The townie kids “can do no wrong” and never get in trouble no matter how much physical damage they do to a kid they are abusing, but that kid hits back and they are immediately suspended. The administration, teachers, and staff are are locals and do things the way it always was done. Drugs are not as big of an issue at this school as the high school but they are definitely present and used on campus. Likewise sexual harassment is less so than the high school (which has serious problems) but still is present and entirely tolerated by staff so long as it doesn’t happen to popular girls.
Submitted by student on July 02, 2019

It was okay. The security systems were complete bogus, and did not block any social platforms. We had no lockers, and had to carry our 20lb backpacks all over school, up and down two flights of steps.
Submitted by other on April 27, 2015

Being a life long Bluejay, I can say that the School District Of Washington is a great public school system. The contact between parents and teachers is great. The faculty and staff are excellent. This school has far exceed my expectations and its been great going to school here. Shout Out to Ron Millheiser and Laura Bruckerhoff as they are the two that really hold the school together. Also shout out to the office staff. You guys work really hard each and every day and don't get told enough that you all are awesome.
Submitted by parent on July 24, 2014

There are two principals and when I tried to speak with one with a concern, she became very defensive. She would not listen to what I had to say and kept talking over me. The students don't have lockers and are expected to carry their books around all day in backpacks. The teachers don't seem to care if a student is struggling in their class. I am very disappointed in this school.